WLAN 2300 Series Outdoor Solution with Indoor Mounted AP 49Nortel WLAN 2300 Series Outdoor Solution GuideFigure 4. #8 Ground leadGrounding principlesTo connect the surge suppressor to ground, use the shortest and most direct run possible with #8 solid copperwire (or equivalent). For exterior installations, weatherproof the coax connectors with a suitable mastic orrubberized tape to prevent water infiltration. (see Figure 4 on page 49).Warning! All wiring and cables to the Access Point, the surge suppressor andthe outdoor antenna should be routed separately. It is particularly importantthat AC wiring or other outside cabling does not come in contact with theAccess Point, antenna cables or interface wiring.Caution! The power source equipment connected to the Access Point, such as theWireless Security Switch or PoE injector, must be provided with a reliable earth ground toinsure safety of the system.
