La Fontenna User Manual
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1. 1 Package Contents ss000000000sosasssososovvosossssoseseosesosssosesssssoososasesososoveos 4 2 Hardware Description ss05000ssosoososssesosonoseososessvosessosesosssossosasssososose0s0s 6 2 1 Front Side 7 2 2 Back Side 3 Hardware Insallation ssssssesssessosscsocccso00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 8 4 La Fontenna Mounting Options esessesssnsnnensnnsnsnnsnsensnnsnsensnnennnnennen 10 4 1 On a Window 11 4 2 OnaWall 4 1 1 Indoor 4 1 2 Outdoor 5 How Antennas Work sssssssssnsnansnnsnsnunnsnsnunnsnsnunusnsnununnsnsnunnsnsnunnnnen 12 6 What is a Directional Antenna7 sssesesensensenennenenennonenenneoenennonenennene 14 7 Streamline your Performance sssssseseseneneneeoneoneneeneeneneenseeneneenenaa 16 8 Antenna Terminology ccccccccccccscssccosescccccescvovcccsccovscsecsocsossccososcoses 20 9 Antenna Specifications ossssssssensnsnnsnsnsnnnnsnsnnnnsnsnnnnnnsnsnnsnsnsnnnnsnenee 22 9 1 Range 23 9 2 Dimensions 9 3 Other Specifications Warranty Statement ss0s00s0sesssososssossssessosossossosssssssososessosesssssesesososeoc 24 Safety NOtiCeS s oocosovooooccsvocoooocos000c0c000 000000 000000 0000000000000000000000 000000 25 Buljeyxsew TOO euuajuoye jenuew Developed by FON Wireless Limited Department of Marketing If you have any comments about this manual please send an email to manual Y fon com Document file Name LA FONTENNA USER MAN2. candle with a small flame giving off light in all directions The La Fontenna is a directional antenna A directional antenna radiates greater power in one or more directions allowing increased perfor mance on transmission and reception and reducing interference from unwanted sources As a directional antenna your La Fontenna works more like a torch flashlight that gives off a lot of light primarily in one direction Therefore it is important that you direct it towards the area you want to provide the most coverage All practical antennas are at least somewhat directional although usua lly only the direction of the plane parallel to the earth is considered Practical antennas can easily be omni directional in one plane Streamline your performance 17 Streamline your Performance Your new La Fontenna is ideal for areas that receive poor coverage as you can amplify the signal from the receiving end i e your laptop The embossed side with the FON logo is the Hi Gain side which may send out a signal quickly However the other end without the logo may not have the strength to send back the signal instantaneously and with the same strength e NOTE Many factors around you may affect your wifi signal s range Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your router In the same way your wireless connection and performance will decrease somewhat as the distance between your router an
3. UAL First Version Date May 21st 2007 Current Version 1 0 Current Version date May 21st 2007 Package Contents In the La Fontenna package you should find the following items inclu ded e lLa Fontenna 1 Wall mounting kit two screws one plastic hanger lInterior mounting kit two adhesive stickers 1 Quick Installation Guide USE THE PLASTIC BAR INCLUDED TO HANG LA FONTENNA ON THE WALL Please immediately inform us in the event of any missing or damaged parts Visit www fon com and choose Help to report any problem or to visit our support site 2 et a fa A A Hardware Description G Description The La Fontenna has two sides and a cable that vou must plug into the connector of the La Fonera Don t forget to first remove its white an tenna or vou will face some problems trving to get the two connectors in at the same time 2 1 Front Side This side is where the antenna goes in Place the front of the antenna towards the area you want to give wifi coverage to Please see the La Fontenna Mounting Options section for proper installation 2 2 Back Side The back side of the La Fontenna will be useful for its installation You can use the adhesive stickers or the plastic hanger to attach it on a win dow or on a wall NOTE As this is a directional antenna vou should not place it on top of your La Fonera unless you want to cover the upper floor of your house
4. bilities found in the wireless utility of your wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless net works that are available see your wireless adapter or card s user manual and move your router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your router 19 Antenna Terminology 21 Antenna Terminology dBi Decibel Isotropic is a measurement unit of gain for an antenna strength lt is compared to a mathematically ideal which uniformly dis tributes energy in all directions The standard factory antenna strength for the La Fonera is 2 dBi A higher dBi level like the 7dBi of the La Fontenna means a more powerful wireless signal Reverse SMA Plug Standard connector for the antenna of the La Fo nera which comes with a detachable antenna and the La Fontenna The plug is on the end of the antenna connector that screws fastens into the wireless device Reverse SMA Jack The connector on the La Fonera side that screws into the Reverse SMA Plug Antenna Specifications Antenna Specifications 9 1 Range These coverage diagrams show the direction and area of the amplified wireless signal Base your setup location on these spec
5. bjects ICES Safety Not 26 Avoid installing or using this product during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning During a light ning storm for added protection unplug the product from any other device unplug those from the electical outlet and disconnect the devi ces This will prevent damages due to lightning and power surges Also do not leave the product unattended for long periods of time For safety reasons we recommend that the product only be opened or handled by authorized service technicians Authorized service techni cians should allow for sufficient cooling off time prior to opening the device s casing as some of its components may reach high temperatures that may cause severe burns upon in contact with skin Be careful as this product may affect the proper functioning of medical equipment Wireless LAN and your Health This product like other radio devices emits radio frequency electro magnetic energy but operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations
6. d the connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move farther from your router connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves include metal appliances or obstructions and walls If you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet away from the router to see if distan ce is the problem NOTE While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not keep your wireless network from functioning If you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Wireless Router Placement Place your router the central connection point of your network as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devi ces or to the area you want to cover Ensure that your router s networking antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your router itself is positioned vertically point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction 18 In multistory areas place the router on a floor that is as close to the center of the area as possible This may mean placing the router on an upper floor Try not to place the router near a cordless phone Avoid Obstacles and Interf
7. erence Avoid placing your router near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include Refrigerators Washers and or dryers Metal cabinets Large aquariums e Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as the above are not blocking the signal s path between your computers and router Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after reviewing to the above and you have a cordless phone Try moving cordless phones away from the router and your wireless enabled computers Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check the manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network For example change the phone to channel 1 and move your router to channel 11 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions If necessary consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together such as apartment buildings or office complexes there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours Use the Site Survey capa
8. fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period Under no circumstances shall FON Wireless Limited be liable in any way to the user for damages including any lost profits lost savings or other indirect incidental special or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the FON products FON Wireless Limited shall have no responsibility for any data loss and shall have no liability arising out of any damage to or loss of such data while the product is in the user s possession FON Wireless Limited reserves the right to revise or update its pro ducts software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity In no event shall FON Wireless Limited liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct indirect special incidental or consequen tial damages resulting from the use of the product its accompanying software or its documentation FON Wireless Limited does not offer refunds for any product e Disclaimer Distance thresholds can be drastically reduced by environmental interferences 25 Safety Notices First read all of the instructions listed here and or in the user manual before you operate this equipment Pay particular attention to all safety precautions Retain the instructions for future reference All instructions warning and caution statements listed here and or in the user manual that accompany this equipment and of
9. ifications V PLANE f F gt 2400 MHz 2450 MHz 2500 MHz 9 2 Dimensions 9 3 Other Specifications 23 Frequency Range Antenna gain without cable Antenna gain with cable VSWR 2 0 Polarization Impedance Temperature Connector Cable H PLANE 2400 MHz 2450 MHz 2500 MHz 2400 MHz 2500 MHz 7 dBi 6 5 dBi 1 Max Linear vertical 50 10 C to 55 C R P SMA PLUG ULA168 L 3M rantv Statement he U gt 5 D Warranty Statement 24 FON Wireless Limited warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the Date of Purchase This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser If the FON product malfunctions or fails to meet its published specifications covered by this warranty during the warranty period FON Wireless Limited will repair or replace the product at no charge provided the product has not been subject to misuse abuse or non FON Wireless Limited authorised alterations modifications or repairs abnormal physical or electrical stress misuse negligence or accident and has been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by FON Shipment of a returned product to FON Wireless Limited is the responsibility of the purchaser AII expressed and implied warranties for the FON product line and the warranties of merchantability and
10. or your neighbour s house above you You can find more information regarding this matter in the What s a Directional Antenna section Hardware Installation Find your La Fonera Remove the antenna To remove the antenna hold it by it s base and unscrew firmly by turning it counter clockwise until the antenna is sepa rated from the connector Connect the La Fontenna Take your La Fontenna connector and screw it clockwise into your La Fonera Installation is complete Now place your La Fontenna in a strategic location La Fontenna Mounting Options La Fontenna Mounting O The La Fontenna is a panel antenna designed to be used with the La Fonera It has an SMA connector which is the same as the one in your device In the package you will find mounting kits for internal or exter nal use We recommend you place the embossed side the one with the FON logo facing the area you want to cover That way your signal will be more powerful e NOTE As a general rule if you are going to mount the La Fontenna using the adhesive stickers we recommend you cut both stickers with scissors This way you can fix the stickers on four different sides that will ensure that the la Fontenna will be sturdy 4 1 On a Window This side is where the antenna goes in You must face it against the area you want to cover Please watch the La Fontenna Mounting Options section in order to see how to install it prope
11. rly 4 1 1 Indoor Place the four stickers see previous note as shown 4 1 2 Outdoor Place the four stickers see previous note as shown 4 2 On a Wall Screw the plastic han ger to the back of the W La Fontenna and fix it USETHE PLASTIC BAR INCLUDED TO HANG to the wall facing the LA FONTENNA ON THE WALL street 11 How Antennas Work How Antennas Work Suppose you have a room with the La Fonera and that the device you want to connect is in another room separated by a wall Your apartment walls may weaken the strength of your wifi signal and you may not have a good wifi coverage To solve this problem the La Fontenna is set up to direct wireless signals out the door towards the room with the La Fonera Radio frequencies lose significant signal strength when travelling through concrete and especially metal walls To solve this it may be easier to bounce an amplified signal towards the opening in the room with the La Fonera 95 Signal 4 The same happens in spare space This way you ll gain more coverage if you direct your La Fontenna to a nearby garden or to the buildings outside 13 What is a Directional Antenna 15 What is a Directional Antenna Your La Fonera comes with an omni directional antenna This is an antenna system that radiates power uniformly in one plane with a directive pattern in a perpendicular plane Sounds complicated Think of it as a
12. the router manufacturer must be strictly followed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this equipment This electrical equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safe ty of those who install and use it However when using this device basic safety precautions should be followed at all times to reduce the risk of fire and injury to persons and the dangers of electric shock and static electricity including the following This device was qualified under test conditions To be in compliance with regulations The user must use the appliances supplied with the unit and install them properly Comply with the connection values and ratings when connecting the product to other devices Place unit to allow for easy access when connecting it to other devices Operate this product only with the types of devices indicated in the product s manual If you are not sure of the types of devices consult with your dealer Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or bath tub Keep the product away from excessive heat and humidity and keep the product free from vibration and dust Wipe the unit with a clean dry cloth Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust Do not cover the product or block the airflow to the product with any other o
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