To determine the best antenna option for your location, contact your Zebra representative.
If using a magnetic mount antenna, place it in a location that balances the need for the device to communicate with the access points and local Bluetooth peripherals.
The tablet switches from the external antennas to the internal antennas when the tablet is removed from the Vehicle Dock. When the tablet is re-inserted into the Vehicle Dock, the tablet switches back to the external antennas.
Open the Access Door.
Route the external antenna cable up through the bottom of the Vehicle Dock.
Connect the antenna cables to the appropriate port on the inside of the Vehicle Dock.
Secure cables with cable ties.
Remove two screws securing the antenna access door on the back of the Vehicle Dock.
Ensure the switch is to the EXT ANT position.
Replace the antenna access door.
Set antenna configuration using the
PTA Settings
application on the ET6x. See the ET6x Product Reference Guide.
