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SELECTING AND CONNECTING A DIFFERENT ANTENNA
MODEL
The standard detachable antennas supplied with the Access Point 8250 and Access
Point 8750 are suitable for a broad variety of environments. If you require a different
type of antenna for the Access Point 8250 or Access Point 8750, several options are
available by model number from the 3Com Web site (www.3Com.com). (Access Point
8500 does not support interchangeable antennas.)
For each of the antenna models, you will need either a 6-foot accessory cable (model
3CWE480) or a 20-foot accessory cable (model 3CWE481) to provide the transition
from the SMA connector on the access point to the N-type connector on the antenna.
To ensure the physical safety of anyone near the antenna and to prevent damage to the
access point, follow the building codes for antenna installations in your area. Also,
when connecting the optional antenna to the access point, remember to use only the
A-side connector on the access point, on the right when properly installed.
1 Position the antenna so that there are minimal obstacles between it and any client
with which it will communicate. While maintaining a direct line of sight between
the antenna and a client is not strictly necessary, such an arrangement helps to
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