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| === Antenna === | === Antenna === | ||
| - | Use only the antenna supplied with the ezeio. The antenna and antenna mounting bracket has excellent performance when mounted correctly. Please follow these instructions. | + | <WRAP center round tip 60%> |
| + | Proper antenna placement is __critical__ for reliable operation. | ||
| + | * ALWAYS keep the antenna connected | ||
| + | * Keep the contacts dry and clean | ||
| + | * Do not damage the antenna cable | ||
| + | * Never mount the antenna inside a metal enclosure | ||
| + | * Mount the antenna away from metal objects and other cables | ||
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| + | Use only the antenna supplied with the ezeio. The antenna and antenna mounting bracket has excellent performance when mounted correctly. Please follow these instructions | ||
| The antenna bracket can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface using two regular screws, or on a pole using a U-bracket. Make sure the bracket is mounted horizontally and the antenna pointing straight up. | The antenna bracket can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface using two regular screws, or on a pole using a U-bracket. Make sure the bracket is mounted horizontally and the antenna pointing straight up. | ||
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| + | Keep the antenna away from metal objects and cables. Never mount the antenna inside a metal box. | ||
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| - | After mounting the antenna bracket, position the antenna on the bracket, and tighten the nut. | + | After mounting the antenna bracket, position the antenna on the bracket, and tighten the nut. |
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| + | If it's absolutely necessary to use an extension cable for the antenna, keep it as short as possible and use high quality coax cable. Note that the losses in extension cables are significant. For example, 6m (20ft) of RG58 cable attenuates roughly 50% of the signal. | ||
| === Wiring === | === Wiring === | ||