Mounting and Installation
Bridge mounting

The 350 series bridge can be easily mounted to a wall using the mounting kit and the mounting template supplied with the bridge . The bridge itself can be used as a template as well to mark any mounting holes. The kit contains the following parts:

  • Four #6 – #10 plastic wall anchors
  • Four #8 x 0.88" sheet-metal screws

The bridge metal case provides adequate fire resistance and low smoke-producing characteristics suitable for operation in the environmental air space of a building, such as above suspended ceilings. These products are intended for indoor use and can be used in environments where the temperature ranges from -4 to 131oF (-20 to 55oC).

The 1400 series bridge is designed for rooftop, mast, and tower installations. Personnel installing the bridge must understand wireless bridging techniques, antenna alignment and adjustment, and grounding methods. The integrated antenna configuration can be installed by an experienced IT professional, but the external antenna bridge configuration and the external antenna must be professionally installed. Industry standards relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure limits for this product require that the antennas should be positioned no less than 6.6 feet (2 meters) from the body or nearby persons. Therefore, the unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

The bridge is shipped with the following mounting hardware:

  • Multi-function mount (consisting of two bridge brackets and one mast bracket)
  • Fastener hardware (consisting of nuts, bolts, washers, and U-bolts)

The optional 1400 mounting kit has a rooftop mounting bracket that is suitable for flat roofs, sloping roofs, and exterior walls  . All exterior coaxial connections should be sealed using the Coax-Seal tape provided in the mounting kit. Coax connections that are not properly sealed permit moisture to enter the connection, which leads to performance degradation or link problems. The following connectors must be weather sealed:

  • F connector, located at the bridge and each grounding block.
  • N connector, when using the bridge with an external antenna.

Do not use conventional plastic electrical tape because it deteriorates during long-term exposure to ultraviolet light and extreme weather.


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