Installing the Gateway
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Choosing a Location
Choose a clean, dry, easily accessible location. Indoor installations are
recommended. For outdoor installations, mount the Gateway inside a
weatherproof enclosure. A recommended outdoor mounting enclosure is
available from Xantrex (part number 864-0500).
Minimum
clearance
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada regulations, the Gateway must
be installed in a location where the antenna is at least 8 inches (200 mm)
away from people and any other antenna.
Maximum
distance
between
devices
Distance and orientation are important factors to consider when installing
a wireless network. In testing, the Gateway has delivered acceptable
performance under optimal conditions up to 300 feet (90 meters) away
from another wireless device. Many factors can affect network
performance, including house construction, antenna orientation, and
distance between devices.
For best performance, a wired Ethernet connection between the Gateway
and the Internet router is recommended.
Important:
During Gateway configuration, you must connect the Gateway to
the router or computer with an Ethernet cable. After the Gateway has established
network connections, you can configure the Gateway for wireless mode, after
which you can remove the cable between the Gateway and the router.
Table 2-1
Distances Between Gateway and Other Devices
Connection Type
Maximum Distance (Approximate)
Wired
Wireless
Inverter to Gateway
130 ft (40 m)
n/a
Gateway to Router
200 ft (60 m)
300 ft (90 m)
