Fortress Technologies ecure Wireless Access Bridge User Manual
Fortress Wireless Access Bridge: Installation
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2.4.4
Mast Mounting the Bridge
The Mast-Mounting Kit accommodates masts from 1.5" to 3" in
diameter.
diameter.
To install the Mast-Mounting Kit:
1
Position the Bridge at the desired position on the mast, with
the Bridge’s underside facing toward the mast and the front
panel facing down, as shown in Figure 2.4
the Bridge’s underside facing toward the mast and the front
panel facing down, as shown in Figure 2.4
2
Sandwich the mast between the underside of the Bridge
and the mounting bracket, fitting the mast into the bracket’s
toothed cut-outs.
and the mounting bracket, fitting the mast into the bracket’s
toothed cut-outs.
3
Place a split lock washer on each of the two hex bolts,
sliding them down to the head of the bolt.
sliding them down to the head of the bolt.
4
Fit the bolts through the bolt holes in the mounting bracket
and then into the mounting holes in the underside of the
Bridge.
and then into the mounting holes in the underside of the
Bridge.
5
Tighten the bolts securely, until the split lock washers are
flattened between the bolt heads and the mounting bracket.
flattened between the bolt heads and the mounting bracket.
Figure 2.4
Attaching the Mast-Mounting Bracket and Grounding Stud
2.4.5
Reconnecting the Bridge
for Outdoor Operation
WARNING:
To
comply with FCC
rules, antennas must be
professionally installed.
Improperly grounded
outdoor antennas pose a
particularly serious
safety hazard.
professionally installed.
Improperly grounded
outdoor antennas pose a
particularly serious
safety hazard.
Review the Radio Frequency Safety Requirements (Section
2.2.4) before installing or operating Bridge radios.
2.2.4) before installing or operating Bridge radios.
1
Connect the rear-panel grounding stud (shown in Figure
2.4) to protective earth ground with a 20 gauge (minimum)
cable.
2.4) to protective earth ground with a 20 gauge (minimum)
cable.
2
Connect a waterproof, standard 802.11a/b/g-capable
antenna with an N-type male connector to antenna port 1
(
antenna with an N-type male connector to antenna port 1
(
ANT1
).
3
Connect an antenna cable with a N-type male connector
between antenna port 2 (
between antenna port 2 (
ANT2
) and a high-gain