Planet WAP-7000 [8/29] Chapter 2 hardware installation

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the

WAP-7000.

1. Locate an optimum location for the WAP-7000.

2. Assemble the 5GHz antenna to WAP-7000. Try to place them to a position that can best cover

your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity. When

installing an antenna, follow these general tips:

 For most elevated antenna installations, we recommend you to ask the professional installers

for proper installation and safety.

 For the safety reasons, you are recommended never to touch a high-gain antenna when it is

transmitting or point it at any part of your body.

 Please, follow carefully the instructions with your antenna.

 Keep antennas away from metal objects/obstructions (heating and air-conditioning ducts,

large ceiling trusses, building superstructures, and major power cabling runs).

 Use a directional antenna when you establish a link between two buildings. A directional

antenna must be properly aligned to the point at the other antenna.

 Locate an omni-directional antenna in the middle of the desired coverage area if possible.

 Place the antenna as high as possible to increase the coverage area.

 Outdoor antennas should be mounted at a sufficient height to prevent the radio path from

above the obstructions such as trees and buildings.

 Antenna towers should keep a safe distance from overhead power lines. The recommended

safe distance is twice the tower height.

 To prevent water from entering into the antenna cable and be sure to seal all external cable

connectors using commercial products just like coax compatible electrical tape and

Coax-Seal.

3. Using provided CAT5 waterproof cable; connect the waterproof connector port of the WAP-7000

to the ODU port of DC Injector.

4. Using Category 3 or higher UTP or STP cable, connect the RJ-45 port of DC Injector to a 10Mbps

or 10/100Mbps Ethernet hub or switch, and connect the management station to a hub or switch on

the same LAN.

5. Connect the output cord of power adapter to the DC Injector’s DC input jack, and plug it into an AC

outlet to power up the WAP-7000.

6. Use a grounding wire to connect WAP-7000 to the same grounding system with the AC wall outlet.

The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical Code and safety standards that

apply in your country. Always check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether

your outdoor installation is properly grounded.

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