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* Other resources [1]
* Lightning [2]
OTHER RESOURCES
Additional Material can be found linked from SpecificCases [3]
LIGHTNING
When installing an Omni antenna on the rooftop - remember it can be a
target for any local lightning activity, a direct strike or energy
from a local strike in the area can be absorbed into the omni,cables
and mast.
ENSURE this mast is EARTHED at all times, A cable from the bottom of
the metal mast heading down to an earth point such as a rod driven
into the ground makes a good lightning protection system. Lightning
follows a direct path to earth in most cases, no sharp bends in the
earthing cable.
Fit a surge arrestor in line with the cable to protect your Access
Point equipment. Remember to earth this surge arrestor as well to your
earth system.(Not your power point earth!)
More information at Node ABJ\'s setup [4]
Ernie [5]
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Links:
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[1] http://melbournewireless.org.au/#other_resources
[2] http://melbournewireless.org.au/#lightning
[3] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?SpecificCases
[4] http://www.techno.net.au/wireless/earthing/
[5] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeABJ
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