How do I convince IT that there is no risk to network from installing a gateway?

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Trying to install a gateway on the roof of my building at work.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any documentation I can use to show my IT department that opening up ports or whatever they need to do isn’t a risk to the network? They are looking into it but I’m afraid that means they will say no if they don’t understand how the gateway operates.

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…and also you may get in contact with your building facility managers, concercing tunderbolt damaging.

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That’s a good point. We have a very tall radio tower near the location and I’m sure it is very well grounded so I’m not too worried.