Install Antennas on the PA-400R Series 5G Firewall
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Install Antennas on the PA-400R Series 5G Firewall
Learn how to install a set of 5G antennas on a PA-400R Series firewall.
The PA-410R-5G and PA-450R-5G firewalls each support four multi-band antennas. The
following procedure describes how to install the to the four antenna SMA (F)
connectors on the firewall.
The PA-455R-5G supports a multi-band 4x4 MIMO antenna that must
be purchased separately. It is recommended that you work with a professional
installer to select an antenna that is best suited for your deployment. The antenna
must be installed before you install the firewall on a wall or pole.
(PA-455R-5G)
Consult a professional installer to install surge protectors and proper grounding to
protect the device from electrical surges and lightning strikes.
(PA-450R and PA-450R-5G only) The
antennas must be connected before the firewall is installed in an equipment
rack.
Before installing the firewall, it is recommended that you conduct a cellular
location assessment of the installation site to receive the best signal strength
before installing the device.
If installing the firewall on a wall or on a flat surface, it is recommended that
you orient the antennas upright and slanted slightly outwards, not exceeding 45
degrees, to improve the signal quality.
- Secure the antennas to the SMA connectors located at the corners of the device. Make sure to tighten each antenna by hand. The antennas are fixed at a 90 degree orientation but can be repositioned after installation.(PA-410R-5G)
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(PA-410R-5G only) Fold the antennas at a 90 degree angle so that the device can be appropriately installed on a wall or DIN rail. While viewing the back panel of the device, ensure that the top two antennas point straight up and that the bottom two antennas point straight down.![]()
Adjust the antenna orientation to receive the optimal signal strength in your environment.Check the signal strength of the firewall by viewing the Cellular LED (see Interpret the LEDs on a PA-400R Series Firewall) or by checking the Firewall Web Interface.Do not point the antennas towards one another or place them close to one another.Ensure that power cables do not cross over the antennas as this can cause signal quality distortion and antenna performance degradation.
