Sputnik 720: Adding Radios

What's required.

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The Sputnik 720 is a compact, rugged network gateway that, with the addition of up to two optional 802.11a/b/g radios, becomes a managed wireless router. To add radios and antennas to the Sputnik 720, you'll need:

- CM9 radio card(s)
- compatible radio pigtail(s)
- compatible antenna(e)
- a small Phillips screwdriver
- a Sputnik 720, of course

Remove Sputnik 720 metal casing.

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Turn the Sputnik 720 upside down to remove the four screws holding the top and bottom casing together.

If using 2.4 GHz, connect pigtail end connector to right-hand pin on radio card.

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802.11b/g Wi-Fi uses 2.4GHz frequency. This is the most widely supported Wi-Fi standard.

If using 5.8 GHz, connect pigtail end connector to left-hand pin on radio card.

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802.11a Wi-Fi uses 5.8 GHz frequency. 802.11a is commonly used for long-range point-to-point applications.

Place first radio card in left-hand radio slot of Sputnik 720.

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Make sure that the card is seated and clips are connected.

If using two radios, place second card in right-hand radio slot of Sputnik 720.

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You can mix and match 802.11b/g and 802.11a radios, or use two of each, depending upon your application. The above shows two 802.11b/g radios.

Screw SMA connector(s) into Sputnik 720 casing.

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Screw the SMA connector into one of the pass-through holes in the upper casing.

Replace Sputnik 720 casing.

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Turn the Sputnik 720 over and reattach the four screws.

Attach compatible antenna(e).

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Screw in standard SMA-RF antenna(e).