What does it mean "close to the RF pin" at docs

well I trying make a pcb design for rak3172 and I want to use IPEX for RF antenna. but docs says at WARNING

  • If using an external antenna connector, make it close to the RF pin.

Actually I am not clearly understood. Should I dont draw a pad for rf pin?

If you use the IPEX connector on the module, the RF pad is not connected. You can put a solder pad there or leave it open.

The comment is for modules without IPEX connector where you have to design an RF path from the RF pad to your antenna or antenna connector.

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