I am installing a 42g on the hardtop of a boat. If I mount if flush, the adjacent solar panels and radar will block direct-line reception. Should I mount it higher? And if so, will a standard 1" diameter marine antenna extension work, or do I need something different? Thanks!
From the data sheet: “Supports standard maritime 1” 14 TPI thread mount and also has an L-shape mount for non-standard installations", so yes, a standard 1" antenna mount/mast will work. I would not mount it at the same level as the radar.
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Thanks for this information. But if you look at the attached photo you will see that there are no threads under the antenna for connection to a 1" threaded mount. What am I missing? Thanks!
You need the ACW-651 adapter. See https://download.peplink.com/resources/peplink_premium_deck_mounts_datasheet.pdf
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Do you know if the 1.25" ACW-651 and ACW-653 adapters will accommodate the bulk 7 cables that the Mobility 42G antenna comes with?
Hi Jeff,
yes, the you can pass though all 7 MB-42G cables via ACW-651 and ACW-653. We have released ACW-653 adapter to make use you can use all currently available Mobility antenna series.
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just note that you are usually better off getting the maritime antennas due to polarization.
Having installed many of these, I can say that it will accommodate the cables, but you have to be very careful, and lubricate them to get them through. Getting them back out can be difficult.
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Here is the antenna that I ordered:
- Peplink Mobility 42G, 7-in-1 5G Ready Cellular and Wi-Fi Antenna System with GPS Receiver, IP68, SMA, 16ft/4.8m, White | ANT-MB-42G-S-W-16
Thanks for the install tip. 
Yes, right, I see what you ordered, but its not the maritime antenna which is a vertical antenna with better polarization for a boat, especially if it rocks back and forth.
I cancelled the order for the Mobility 42G and ordered the Pepwave 40G Maritime Antenna. I will post how the install goes. Thanks for pointing out the mistake before I installed the wrong antenna.
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