[WISPA] Grounding an Omnitik

[Chris Stradtman]

Hi all,

I've never used an Omnitik before for roof work.  We're trying out the
Omnitik + SXT combo in a location for roof to roof shots.
I've figured out the grounding point for the SXT, however I can't seem to
find a corresponding manual with that information for
the Omnitik.  Is it possible to ground the Omnitik locally or do we have to
do the shielded cat5 thing.  I'm also used to doing lightning suppression
between the antenna and the AP, obviously this isn't possible with an
integrated antenna setup.  Any additional pointers about lighting
suppression on these things??

Thanks,

Chris Stradtman
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Re: [WISPA] Grounding an Omnitik

[Faisal Imtiaz]

Hi Chris,

Radios enclosed in total plastic cases , don't need to be 'grounded'.

Having said that.. you should consider grounding the Mast that it is 
mounted on.


And additionally, you should consider using Ethernet cable that has a 
drain wire, shielded cable, shielded connectors , and make sure that the 
powersupply (POE) you are using is grounded.


Regards.

Faisal Imtiaz
Snappy Internet & Telecom
7266 SW 48 Street
Miami, Fl 33155
Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232
Helpdesk: 305 663 5518 option 2 Email: supp...@snappydsl.net

On 7/7/2012 11:48 AM, Chris Stradtman wrote:

Hi all,

I've never used an Omnitik before for roof work.  We're trying out the 
Omnitik + SXT combo in a location for roof to roof shots.
I've figured out the grounding point for the SXT, however I can't seem 
to find a corresponding manual with that information for
the Omnitik.  Is it possible to ground the Omnitik locally or do we 
have to do the shielded cat5 thing.  I'm also used to doing lightning 
suppression
between the antenna and the AP, obviously this isn't possible with an 
integrated antenna setup.  Any additional pointers about lighting 
suppression on these things??


Thanks,

Chris Stradtman



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Re: [WISPA] Grounding an Omnitik

[Zach Mann]

That "Shielded Cat5 thing" will save you a lot of power supplies.  :)   Buy
some tough cable from ubnt and use shielded connectors.

On Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Faisal Imtiaz  wrote:

>  Hi Chris,
>
> Radios enclosed in total plastic cases , don't need to be 'grounded'.
>
> Having said that.. you should consider grounding the Mast that it is
> mounted on.
>
> And additionally, you should consider using Ethernet cable that has a
> drain wire, shielded cable, shielded connectors , and make sure that the
> powersupply (POE) you are using is grounded.
>
> Regards.
>
> Faisal Imtiaz
> Snappy Internet & Telecom
> 7266 SW 48 Street
> Miami, Fl 33155
> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232
> Helpdesk: 305 663 5518 option 2 Email: supp...@snappydsl.net
>
> On 7/7/2012 11:48 AM, Chris Stradtman wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>  I've never used an Omnitik before for roof work.  We're trying out the
> Omnitik + SXT combo in a location for roof to roof shots.
> I've figured out the grounding point for the SXT, however I can't seem to
> find a corresponding manual with that information for
> the Omnitik.  Is it possible to ground the Omnitik locally or do we have
> to do the shielded cat5 thing.  I'm also used to doing lightning suppression
> between the antenna and the AP, obviously this isn't possible with an
> integrated antenna setup.  Any additional pointers about lighting
> suppression on these things??
>
>  Thanks,
>
>  Chris Stradtman
>
>
>
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Re: [WISPA] Grounding an Omnitik

[Faisal Imtiaz]

Agreed on the Shielded Cat5

While I am a big fan of UBNT radios, I am not sure about the ToughCable 
from them...

so far they have had a lot of quality control issues.

There are plenty of other cable mfg who have been making quality outdoor 
shielded cables

one of such favorite of ours is from Shireen  (www.shireeninc.com)

As for connectors... I am a big fan of EZ Rj45 (Platinum tools) 
Connectors and crimper.. (even though they are a bit on the expensive side.)
Doing a bit of googling you can buy the sheilded connectors for roughly 
$1 each.


Faisal Imtiaz
Snappy Internet & Telecom
7266 SW 48 Street
Miami, Fl 33155
Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232
Helpdesk: 305 663 5518 option 2 Email: supp...@snappydsl.net

On 7/7/2012 1:16 PM, Zach Mann wrote:
That "Shielded Cat5 thing" will save you a lot of power supplies.  :) 
  Buy some tough cable from ubnt and use shielded connectors.


On Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Faisal Imtiaz > wrote:


Hi Chris,

Radios enclosed in total plastic cases , don't need to be 'grounded'.

Having said that.. you should consider grounding the Mast that it
is mounted on.

And additionally, you should consider using Ethernet cable that
has a drain wire, shielded cable, shielded connectors , and make
sure that the powersupply (POE) you are using is grounded.

Regards.

Faisal Imtiaz
Snappy Internet & Telecom
7266 SW 48 Street
Miami, Fl 33155
Tel:305 663 5518 x 232  
Helpdesk:305 663 5518option 2 
Email:supp...@snappydsl.net  

On 7/7/2012 11:48 AM, Chris Stradtman wrote:

Hi all,

I've never used an Omnitik before for roof work.  We're trying
out the Omnitik + SXT combo in a location for roof to roof shots.
I've figured out the grounding point for the SXT, however I can't
seem to find a corresponding manual with that information for
the Omnitik.  Is it possible to ground the Omnitik locally or do
we have to do the shielded cat5 thing.  I'm also used to doing
lightning suppression
between the antenna and the AP, obviously this isn't possible
with an integrated antenna setup.  Any additional pointers about
lighting suppression on these things??

Thanks,

Chris Stradtman



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Re: [WISPA] Grounding an Omnitik

[Greg]

+1

Here in the Amazon I've had plastic cased radios and their associated
router on the other end get taken out by nearby lightning strikes when the
mast the radio was on was attached to a large non-grounded metal roof on
top of a wooden frame. The fix was to mount the radios on grounded poles
(the poles go right down to the ground.). Grounding the roof might have
been an option but I doubt I could have grounded it good enough.

When in these houses when a nearby strike hits we often hear a big zap when
these roofs get a big induced voltage and it jumps to something on it's way
to ground. There's a flash and at the same time a zap, and that's our cue
to put our fingers in our ears before the BOOM.

Greg

On Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Faisal Imtiaz  wrote:

>  Hi Chris,
>
> Radios enclosed in total plastic cases , don't need to be 'grounded'.
>
> Having said that.. you should consider grounding the Mast that it is
> mounted on.
>
> And additionally, you should consider using Ethernet cable that has a
> drain wire, shielded cable, shielded connectors , and make sure that the
> powersupply (POE) you are using is grounded.
>
> Regards.
>
> Faisal Imtiaz
> Snappy Internet & Telecom
> 7266 SW 48 Street
> Miami, Fl 33155
> Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232
> Helpdesk: 305 663 5518 option 2 Email: supp...@snappydsl.net
>
> On 7/7/2012 11:48 AM, Chris Stradtman wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>  I've never used an Omnitik before for roof work.  We're trying out the
> Omnitik + SXT combo in a location for roof to roof shots.
> I've figured out the grounding point for the SXT, however I can't seem to
> find a corresponding manual with that information for
> the Omnitik.  Is it possible to ground the Omnitik locally or do we have
> to do the shielded cat5 thing.  I'm also used to doing lightning suppression
> between the antenna and the AP, obviously this isn't possible with an
> integrated antenna setup.  Any additional pointers about lighting
> suppression on these things??
>
>  Thanks,
>
>  Chris Stradtman
>
>
>
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