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CN3200 Access Point - Installation Guide - G7604 - Release 3.3
These steps outline the basic tasks required to complete a successful installation.
Your specific steps will depend upon the requirements of your system design.
When multiple antennas are installed on the tower, mast, or other support structure, each antenna
is installed at the same height (vertical level), using standard installation practice. On a tower
structure, mount the antennas on a vertical or horizontal member.
Most towers have only three tower legs. When installing four antennas, consider the required
degree separation for the desired coverage. Determine which tower leg will best accommodate two
of the antennas that will not interfere mechanically with the two antennas mounted on the other
two tower legs.
Antenna Azimuth Adjustment
Mount the antenna in the desired azimuth direction, as shown in the site plan.
Use a magnetic compass to determine the optimum mounting location, and then mount the
antenna into place. If a physical compass is not available, a free smart phone compass app can also
be used.
After mounting, again use the compass to ensure that the antenna azimuth is correct. Do not fully
tighten the mount until completing the mechanical tilt adjustment.
Mechanical Tilt Adjustment
Before fully tightening the mounting bolts, measure and adjust the tilt of the antenna with an
inclinometer positioned against the back of the antenna.
Installation Example
After installing the cable, each antenna is then installed and oriented as required by the network
site plan. The rest of the equipment is then installed and connected. This example assumes that the
xMax Network tower is located at 90° (degrees) magnetic in relation to the CN3200 location.
The steps in this example assume that two antennas, one xMax one 2.4 GHz, are to be installed.
1.
Install the CN3200 / xMax antenna array.
2.
Adjust the azimuth (horizontal orientation) of the antenna to a compass reading of 90° (degrees)
magnetic.
3.
Measure and adjust the tilt of the antenna to 0° with an inclinometer positioned against the
back of the antenna. Securely tighten all mounting bolts.
4.
Install the 2.4 GHz antenna within 18 inches of the CN3200 mounting location.
