(Optionally) Installing the Antennas Remotely

Mount antennas remotely from the gateway if installation is inside a metal enclosure, if needed to provide clearance for mounting, or if needed to increase the range (e.g., mounted higher in the room).

Note: Three-foot (CMDR-ANT-EXT-3) and 15-foot (CMDR-ANT-EXT-15) extension cables are available from KMC Controls. The cables come in packs of two. The extension cables are the same for both Wi-Fi and cellular communication even though the antennas are different.

To install the antennas remotely:

1. Drill two 6.5 mm (or 1/4-inch) holes in the desired antenna mounting panel or bracket.

2. Insert the connector of one extension cable with the threads on the outside through the hole and screw the antenna onto the connector.

   

3. Attach the connector on the other end of the cable to the appropriate connector on the gateway.

4. Repeat the previous two steps to install any other antennas.

Continue to Mounting the Gateway.