When deploying outdoor radio setups with your Bobber 500, keep the following in mind:
Do's:
- Take into account a radio's beamwidth when setting up. See the graphic above!
- Place antennas on high ground or rooftops free from obstructions.
- Focus on areas with high foot traffic where people will use their phones and existing 5G reception is poor.
- Direct antennas to face more populated areas.
- Keep Ethernet cable lengths under 100 meters.
Dont's:
- Deploy in places where people's movements are fast (e.g. freeways)
- Point all radios towards the same direction.
- Deploy near obstructions such as concrete walls.
- Connect more than 5 radios per Bobber 500 gateway.
For assistance with the CPI registration process for your outdoor radios, refer to our article on how to complete a successful CPI registration!