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12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna
Hardware Specifications

Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide

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Table  E-1

 Specifications 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna

Mechanical

■

Size (LxWxD)

181x53.7x76 cm (21.1x7.1x3.0 in.))

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Mounting method 

Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 
35 mm (1.4 in.) and 51 mm (2.0 in.)

Connector

1

1

See “Selecting the Correct Connector-Type” on page A-1

Standard-N (female)

Electrical

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Frequency Range

2.4 GHz

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VSWR

Less than 2:1 Nominal

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Nominal Impedance 

50 Ohms

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Gain 12 

dBi 

■

Polarization

Linear Vertical 

Half-Power Beamwidth 

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Elevation Plane (vertical)  13 Degrees

■

Azimuth Plane 
(horizontal)

125 Degrees

Antenna Environment

■

Operating Temperature

+60°C (140°F) - 40°C (-40°F)

■

Wind/survival (mph)

At least 200 km/h (124 mph)

2

2

At least 100 km/h (62 mph) with 1.25 cm (0.5 in.) ice.

Summary of Contents for WLAN Series

Page 1: ...w of the Indoor Installation 2 2 Outdoor Router Hardware 2 2 Cable System 2 6 Overview of the Outdoor Installation 2 9 Antenna Placement 2 9 Antenna Mast Wall Bracket 2 12 Grounding System 2 13 Antenna Cable Routing 2 15 Before Climbing the Roof 2 16 3 Determine Range Clearance 3 1 Introduction 3 1 Determine the Outdoor Range 3 2 Determine the Maximum Range 3 3 Determine the Cable Factor 3 7 Deter...

Page 2: ...6 Sealing the Cable Connectors 4 7 A The Antenna Cabling System A 1 The Outdoor Cabling Components A 1 Selecting the Correct Connector Type A 1 Avaya Wireless Cable Assembly A 4 Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester A 5 Low Loss Antenna Cable A 7 B 14 dBi Directional Antenna B 1 General Description B 1 Contents of the Antenna Box B 1 Mounting the Directional Antenna B 1 C 7 dBi Omni Directional Base Stati...

Page 3: ... Hardware Specifications D 1 Mounting Instructions D 1 E 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna E 1 Hardware Specifications E 1 Mounting Instructions E 1 F 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna F 1 Hardware Specifications F 1 Kit Contents F 2 Assembling the Antenna F 2 Mounting the Antenna F 4 ...

Page 4: ...or Solutions G 1 Introduction G 1 Selecting the Right Card Cables G 3 Regulatory Information G 7 H Support Warranty H 1 Technical Support H 1 Warranty and Repair H 2 List of Figures LOF 1 Index 1 1 List of Tables LOT 1 ...

Page 5: ...ounding system These are pre requisites that must be in place before the directional antenna is installed Who Should Use This Guide The installation of Outdoor Antenna Links requires technical expertise At the very least you should be able to Install and configure the network components such as the Outdoor Router and the Avaya Wireless LAN administrator s station Understand or have a working knowl...

Page 6: ...de that is included with each Outdoor Router unit Configuration and Management The configuration and management of outdoor antenna links is controlled via the OR Manager program an MS Windows based application that can be installed on almost any computer running Windows 95 98 or Windows NT v4 0 How to install this program is described in the Getting Started Guide that is included with each Outdoor...

Page 7: ...rrester are listed in Appendices of this guide Additional files on your Software CD ROM All software CD ROMs or diskettes that came with your Avaya Wireless products include a file called readme txt This file contains information about the software version and or drivers on the diskette NOTE You are advised to print and read the readme txt file prior to installing your Avaya Wireless products as i...

Page 8: ...tral Outdoor Router functionality Avaya Wireless Remote Outdoor Router With two Avaya Wireless Remote Outdoor Routers it s easy to setup a wireless Point to Point link as pictured in Figure 1 1 below Figure 1 1 Avaya Wireless Point to Point Link The Point to Point PTP Link functionality enables you to setup a connection between two locations as an alternative to Leased lines in building to buildin...

Page 9: ...tured in Figure 1 2 below Figure 1 2 Avaya Wireless Point to Multipoint Link Looking at Figure 1 2 the system is designed as follows The central building c is equipped with the Central Outdoor Router connected to either an omni directional or wide angle antenna The two Remote buildings a and b have both been equipped with Remote Outdoor Routers connected to directional antennas NOTE Subject to loc...

Page 10: ...icated Software License Kits to upgrade AP II into one of the Avaya Wireless Outdoor Routers described on the previous pages Extend the features of a previously purchased Avaya Wireless Outdoor Routers For more information about the software license upgrade program please consult Your authorized Avaya Wireless Reseller or local Avaya Inc Sales office for more information The Avaya Wireless website...

Page 11: ... 2 2 Overview of the Outdoor Installation page 2 9 Before Climbing the Roof page 2 16 Prior to climbing on the roof or any other area where you intend to install the outdoor antenna you are advised to Verify you have arranged all safety measures for outdoor rooftop installation see the Safety Precautions on page 4 1 Verify you have all equipment and tools required to install the outdoor antennas I...

Page 12: ...s of hardware installations to setup a wireless connection The Outdoor Router and The Outdoor Router Client Outdoor Router To setup a point to point wireless connection between two Outdoor Routers you will need Two Avaya Wireless Outdoor Routers with PC Card and Two antenna cable systems see Appendix Appendix A The Antenna Cabling System and Two outdoor antenna s Figure 2 1 shows an overview of th...

Page 13: ...ment of the Outdoor Router Hardware The hardware of your Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router device is designed for indoor mounting and operation The ideal location to install your Outdoor Router unit must satisfy the following requirements The location provides a connection to a grounding type AC wall outlet 100 240 VAC using the standard power cord as supplied with the unit The ground of the AC wall o...

Page 14: ...w Indoor Installation Outdoor Router Client On each end of the wireless link you will need the following items as pictured in Figure 2 2 a The Avaya Wireless PC Card see Selecting the Right Card Cables on page G 3 b The Cable Assembly to connect the Avaya Wireless PC Card A to the Surge Arrester c A surge arrester to protect your sensitive Avaya Wireless equipment from static discharge and transie...

Page 15: ...n Overview of the Indoor Installation Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide 2 5 WARNING The Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester and the antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding system ...

Page 16: ... Select another cable length from the Avaya Inc low loss cable offering see Appendix A The Antenna Cabling System or Select another location that satisfies the requirements listed on the previous page to mount your Outdoor Router device As the length of the antenna cable may affect the actual range of your outdoor antenna installation the second one is the preferred option WARNING You are not allo...

Page 17: ...na Cable Route The antenna cable must be connected to the Outdoor Router unit via the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester and Cable Assembly as pictured in Figure 2 1 on page 2 2 To plan the route of the antenna cable please consider the following Does the cable route require drilling through a wall or ceiling Do you have a building plan of the desired location showing any other existing cabling routes ...

Page 18: ...o pull cable through raceway or conduit b Do not use the cable connector to support the weight of the cable during or after installation c Do not use any appliances to tighten the connectors d Always seal the connectors using weather proofing tape Prior to sealing the outdoor connectors and permanently securing the cable to the wall using cable ties and wall hooks you may wish to verify if the ins...

Page 19: ...d installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and or the national electrical codes Carefully read the instructions as described for the Grounding System on page 2 13 and verify that your installation complies with the appropriate regulations and codes before installing the antenna Antenna Placement To achieve maximum performance for your wireless outdoor connec...

Page 20: ...rfere with the radio signal Figure 2 3 shows some typical examples of obstacles that you must avoid for the Directional Antenna to operate effectively a Neighboring Buildings b Trees or other obstructions c Power lines To allow optimal performance you will need to ensure that the type and placement of the antennas leaves sufficient clearance of the Fresnel Zone at the maximum width of the bulge ty...

Page 21: ...flective surfaces include Mirrored glass buildings Crowded parking lots Water or moist earth and moist vegetation Above ground power telephone lines Weather conditions such as rain or snow usually will not have much impact on the performance of your Avaya Wireless Outdoor System provided that you sealed all cable connectors using the weather proofing tape Seasonal factors that could have an effect...

Page 22: ...not allow you to properly align the antenna with the corresponding antenna at the opposite end of your wireless link As poor alignment will typically result in poor performance Avaya Inc advises you to always mount the antennas to a mast Antenna Mast Requirements To accommodate the Avaya Wireless antennas the antenna mast must satisfy the following requirements a The construction of the mast must ...

Page 23: ... doubt as to whether your Avaya Wireless Outdoor installation is properly grounded Antenna Alignment For optimal performance of your wireless link make sure that the antennas are properly aligned facing one another eye to eye To align the antennas Use a pair of binoculars and or a map of the area and compass to point the antennas to one another Use the Wireless Link Test option of the OR Manager a...

Page 24: ...the influence of cross talk between antennas when You plan to mount multiple directional antennas to the same mast Your wireless link crosses another radio beam from a neighboring installation Mounting for horizontal polarization is only supported by the Avaya Inc 14 dBi Directional Antenna and 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna NOTE For optimal wireless performance you must always verify t...

Page 25: ... Guide 2 15 Antenna Cable Routing The antenna cable must be routed and fixed in such a way to clear the passage area for installation technicians All connectors that are located outdoors must have a weatherproof seal You are advised to seal connectors only after you have completed final radio tests ...

Page 26: ...u will need 1 One Outdoor Router or Outdoor Router Client 2 One Avaya Wireless PC Card 3 One Avaya Wireless Cable Assembly to connect item 2 to item 4 4 One Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester 5 One Avaya Inc low loss antenna cable 6 One Avaya Wireless Outdoor Antenna 7 Weather proofing electrical tape If any of the items is missing or if there are signs of shipment damage please inform your supplier ...

Page 27: ... by definition the way to enhance wireless performance High gain antennas are larger in size than low gain antennas and are characterized by a narrow focus of the radio beam These two characteristics make it more difficult to aim the antennas and or adjust antenna alignment to optimize the performance of the wireless point to point link The Avaya Inc outdoor solution is based upon the following pr...

Page 28: ...or identifies a corrective percentage value that compensates additional cable loss related to the type of cables applied at both ends of the wireless link The Cable Factor value can be read from Table 3 3 on page 3 7 Clearance Factor identifies a corrective percentage value that should be applied in case the signal path of your wireless link does not provide the minimum clearance listed in the Max...

Page 29: ... of interference or unexpected reflections in the signal path that affect the communications quality see Antenna Placement on page 2 9 Severe weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow fall or strong winds Seasonal influences such as leaves on trees or icing on the antennas Type of Outdoor Antenna Equipment As described in the previous chapters Avaya Inc offers different types of outdoor antenn...

Page 30: ... various antennas please consult the appendices of this document that describe each antenna in more detail The length of the antenna cable also has an impact on the maximum range that can be achieved with the antenna combination see Determine the Cable Factor on page 3 7 Subject to local radio regulations that in a number of countries limit the maximum output power Avaya Inc offers different outdo...

Page 31: ...4000 ft 74 km 46mi 150 m 490 ft 60 km 37mi 101 m 331 ft 48 km 30mi 70 m 230 ft 34 km 21mile 45 m 148 ft 2 Mb s 170 km 105mi 610 m 2000 ft 54 km 33mi 85 m 280 ft 42 km 26mi 61 m 200 ft 34 km 21mi 45 m 148 ft 24 km 15mile 30 m 98 ft 5 5 Mb s 120 km 74mi 320 m 1050 ft 38 km 23mi 50 m 164 ft 30 km 18mi 39 m 128 ft 24 km 15mi 30 m 98 ft 17 km 10mile 20 m 66 ft 11 Mb s 85 km 52mi 180 m 590 ft 27 km 16mi...

Page 32: ... 2 in 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna 2 2 In combination with Red colored Fixed Wireless PC Card and a 6 m 20 ft cable with diameter of 10 mm 0 4 in 10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna 2 7 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna 2 Data Speed Range Clearance Range Clearance Range Clearance Range Clearance 14 dBi Directional Antenna 1 1 Mb s 7 km 4 3mi 11 m 36 ft 6 9 km 4 3mi 11 m 3...

Page 33: ...1 and Table 3 2 Determine the Cable Factor The range value calculations listed in Table 3 1 and Table 3 2 were based on antenna installations where both antennas were connected to a 6m 20 ft cable If this is the case in your situation the Cable Factor for your installation is 100 If you are using different cables you will need to determine the Cable Factor from Table 3 3 below to calculate the pro...

Page 34: ...e Clearance Factor For optimal performance of your outdoor antenna link it is important that the signal path between the two Avaya Wireless Outdoor Routers provides sufficient clearance NOTE A wireless outdoor antenna link that lacks sufficient clearance will suffer from poor performance which is typically perceived as slow network response times Although your Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router equipme...

Page 35: ...ne a The distance between the antennas b The clearance required for optimal performance where clearance should be interpreted as Vertical clearance above the ground and the highest buildings or objects in the signal path and Horizontal clearance from neighboring buildings and objects in the signal path For optimal range and throughput performance you must ensure that your antenna installation prov...

Page 36: ...sons may not allow you to set up an antenna mast that will enable you to meet the listed clearance requirement In such situations you may not be able to achieve a full line of sight clearance At the same time however you may not even need full clearance since the distance that your wireless outdoor installation needs to cover is less than the listed maximum range To determine the effect of insuffi...

Page 37: ...sed as a rule of thumb for estimating the probable range in case the clearance requirements are not fully met In real life using FCC approved products you will also find it almost impossible to achieve the level of clearance for maximum range For your convenience we have also included Table 3 4 to provide an example in conditions where the more typical clearance is 10 meters 33 ft ...

Page 38: ...5 4 km 9 6mi 10 m 33 ft 14 1 km 8 8mi 10 m 33 ft 12 0 km 7 5mi 10 m 33 ft 5 5 Mb s 21 8 km 13 5mi 10 m 33 ft 14 4 km 8 9mi 10 m 33 ft 13 1 km 8 1mi 10 m 33 ft 12 0 km 7 5mi 10 m 33 ft 10 2 km 6 3mi 10 m 33 ft 11 Mb s 19 4 km 12 0mi 10 m 33 ft 12 8 km 8 0mi 10 m 33 ft 11 2 km 7 0mi 10 m 33 ft 10 2 km 6 3mi 10 m 33 ft 8 7 km 5 4mi 10 m 33 ft 14 dBi Directional Antenna 1 Mb s 19 0 km 11 8mi 10 m 33 f...

Page 39: ...e use of FCC approved equipment Figure 3 3 Calculating the Point to Point Range Looking at Table 3 1 on page 3 5 we learn that a High Speed link between two 24 dBi Directional Grid Antennas may cover a maximum distance of 85 Km 52 mi provided that the signal path clearance is 180 m 590 ft or better Now let s calculate the probable range for this example using the introduced formula Range Maximum R...

Page 40: ... maximum distance of 120 Km 74 mi provided that the signal path clearance is 320 m 1050 ft 2 As mentioned above however our actual clearance is only 45 m 148 ft 14 of the required 320 m 1050 ft Range 120 Km 74 mi x 25 x 100 30 Km 18 6 mi This result indicates that you can safely set the transmit rate of your Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router to Medium Speed for reliable wireless communications Optiona...

Page 41: ...ulation Please consult the Avaya Wireless OR Manager User s Guide for information about using the Wireless Link Test feature to perform on site diagnostic measurements The Avaya Wireless OR Manager User s Guide is available in electronic format on the Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router CD ROM Point to MultiPoint Links Suppose you are installing a wireless Point to Multipoint link between one Avaya Wire...

Page 42: ...calculate the actual range for each link individually when designing a real outdoor antenna link For the purpose of this example we presume that The antenna installation will be installed in a dense urban area where the distance between building a and building c is 0 5 Km 0 3 mi The actual clearance is 3m 9 9ft being the height of the antennas on the mast2 Now let s calculate the probable range fo...

Page 43: ...Table 3 3 identifies the Cable Factor as being 66 You actual Cable Factor will be 66 Cable Factor divided by the maximum range cable factor 66 81 81 4 If we import all this information into the range calculation formula your probable range for High Speed transmissions would become Range 1 4 Km 0 9 mi x 70 x 66 81 0 8 Km 0 5 mi For campus type environments this range will probably be sufficient to ...

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Page 45: ... yourself with the antenna and the antenna specific mounting instructions prior to climbing any roof or ladder Installing and testing all equipment before beginning the actual rooftop installation will help you to determine whether all required equipment and items are available and are functioning properly To verify the equipment prior to installation you may need to skip this chapter and first pr...

Page 46: ...ach exposed metal connectors of the antenna cabling system will be grounded locally during the work Do not install this antenna where there is any possibility of contact with high voltage arc over from power cables or service drops to buildings The antenna supporting mast and or tower must not be close to any power lines during installation removal or in the event of part of the system should acci...

Page 47: ...r must be grounded at all times If the cable is disconnected at one end for some reason for example to replace the lightning arrestor then you must ensure that the exposed metal connector of the cable is grounded locally during the work Installation Overview The installation process can be summarized in the following 10 steps 1 Verify that the support structure for the antenna has been connected t...

Page 48: ...e antenna and verify optimal placement 10 Once the antenna is correctly positioned and you have verified the installation works properly secure all cables and use weather proofing tape to seal all outdoor connectors WARNING When you need to remove or relocate the antenna follow the Safety Precautions on page 4 1 and follow the steps listed above in exactly the reverse order ...

Page 49: ...on Antenna Appendix D 10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Appendix E 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Appendix F 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna When mounting multiple antennas on a single mast use the following methods to minimize the influence of cross talk interference between the antennas Place your antennas as far apart as you can Alternate the mounting of directional ...

Page 50: ...nalyze wireless performance and optimal placement of the outdoor antenna see Figure 2 4 on page 2 14 How to use this program is described in the Avaya Wireless OR Manager User s Guide that was shipped with the Outdoor Router hardware and or can be downloaded from the Avaya Wireless http www avaya com 5 If required adjust the direction of the antenna 6 Once the installation has been fully tested ti...

Page 51: ...ou to adjust antenna placement and cable routing without removing the tape 1 Prepare the cable and connectors so that they are free from dust dirt and grease 2 Attach the tip of the weather proofing tape to the cable just above the connector 3 Holding the tape in its position now stretch the tape and wind it half lapped around the cable and connectors to form a void free joint The degree of stretc...

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Page 53: ...F When purchasing new Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router products each of the components listed above will be equipped with Standard N Type connectors When ordering separate components for example as a spare part or replacement to previously purchased Avaya Wireless outdoor antenna equipment carefully read the note on the following page to ensure that you order components with an N Type connector that ...

Page 54: ...mple a lightning strike during thunderstorms may damage your electronic equipment and cause personal injury or death to persons touching the exposed metal connectors of the antenna cable To avoid damage and personal injury the entire antenna cabling system must be grounded at all times When installing disconnecting or replacing one of the cabling components you must ensure at all times that each e...

Page 55: ...g system 3 Finally connect the Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester to the grounding system Before you proceed verify that each of the items is properly grounded and that the ground will not interrupted when disconnecting one of the antenna system components Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the surge arrester and cable connectors are properly grounded Only after you ha...

Page 56: ...ntenna cabling system components Table A 2 Specifications Cable Assembly CAUTION The Avaya proprietary connector that fits into the Avaya Wireless PC Card has been designed for fixed installations only allowing for occasionally disconnecting and reconnecting the outdoor antenna cabling system when needed Repeatedly dis connecting the Cable Assembly will wear out the connectors and void Warranty of...

Page 57: ...er 2 Preparing for Installation 2 Use the screws item C to attach the bracket the wall 3 Apply a ring terminal to the ground wire and use the bolt lock washer and nut item D to connect the ground wire item E to the mounting bracket The ring terminal and ground wire are not included but must be installed by a certified electrician that is familiar with national electricity safety codes according th...

Page 58: ...ion and the Outdoor Router hardware or other computing device that is connected to the outdoor antenna s Table A 3 Specifications Surge Arrester Mechanical Size Height 69 mm 2 7 in Diameter 26 mm 1 in Weight 133 g 4 7 oz Connectors1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 1 Standard N Female on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C to 85 C Electrical Frequency Range 800 2500 MHz I...

Page 59: ...s 6m 20 ft Antenna Cable Mechanical Specifications Length 6 meter 20 ft Connectors1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 1 Standard N Male on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C to 85 C Diameter2 2 Use of the 10 mm diameter version of this cable is subject to local radio regulations Consult Appendix G Certified Outdoor Solutions for information whether you are allowed to use ...

Page 60: ...re 40 C to 85 C Diameter 10 mm 0 4 in Weight 101 2 gram meter 0 068 lbs ft Bend Radius 100 mm 4 in Electrical Specifications Insertion Loss 0 22 dB meter 6 8 dB 100 feet Total for this cable 4 0 dB Mechanical Specifications Length 22 meter 75 ft Connectors1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 1 Standard N Male on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C to 85 C Diameter 10 mm 0 4...

Page 61: ...The Antenna Cabling System Low Loss Antenna Cable Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide A 9 ...

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Page 63: ...he entire frequency band The gain is 14 dBi and the half power beamwidth is 30 degrees This antenna is normally mounted on a mast and is vertically polarized Contents of the Antenna Box One encapsulated antenna Metal Backing Plate for the antenna 2 U bolts with 2 bolt heads for mast mounting 4 flat washers and 4 nuts to attach the antenna to the U bolts or screws Mounting the Directional Antenna Y...

Page 64: ...ket wrench to tighten the nuts 2 Note the arrows on the mounting plate 3 Mount the antenna with the arrows pointing up 4 Attach the antenna to the mast as pictured in Figure B 1 on page B 2 using the U bolts and bolt heads the Metal Backing Plate and nuts 5 Proceed with Connecting the Antenna Cable on page 4 6 CAUTION Always place flat washers between heads or nuts and the plastic mounting plate A...

Page 65: ...ngth to prevent distortion of the antenna base when the mounting hardware is tightened To mount the antenna proceed as follows 1 Verify if you have all the items listed below The Avaya Wireless 2 4 GHz antenna optional an intermediate plate 4 plugs and screws 4 flat washers An electric drill A screwdriver to tighten the screws Figure B 2 Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a Wall 2 Note the arrows on t...

Page 66: ...e Type RG 58A U 50 ohm low loss coax Length 80 cm 31 5 in Color White Connector1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 1 Standard N Female Electrical Frequency Range 2 4 GHz VSWR Less than 2 1 1 5 1 Nominal Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms Gain 14 dBi Front to Back Ratio greater than 20 dB Half Power Beamwidth Elevation Plane vertical 30 8 Degrees Azimuth Plane horizontal 31 4 Degrees...

Page 67: ...14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide B 5 Figure B 3 Azimuth Plane Horizontal ...

Page 68: ...14 dBi Directional Antenna General Description B 6 Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Figure B 4 Elevation Plane Vertical ...

Page 69: ...tions see Table C 1 on page C 3 Mounting the Omni directional Antenna You can mount the 7 dBi MHz antenna to a mast only This antenna uses Vertical Polarization which is the most common type of polarization for omni directional antennas Mounting to a Mast To mount the antenna to a mast proceed as follows 1 Verify that you have all the items listed below The Avaya Wireless 7 dBi Pole Antenna The O ...

Page 70: ...onal Base Station antenna item A through the hole of the mounting bracket 6 Slide the antenna down until its metal base is enclosed by the mounting bracket as pictured in Figure C 1 Figure C 1 Mounting the 7 dBi Antenna to a Mast 7 Use a wrench to tighten the bracket bolt item G to fix the antenna into its position CAUTION Avoid overtightening the hose clip nut to avoid damage to the clip and your...

Page 71: ...cal mast with outside diameter between 35 mm 1 4 in and 65 mm 2 55 in Connector1 1 See also Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 1 Standard N female Electrical Frequency Range 2 4 GHz VSWR Less than 2 1 Nominal Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms Gain 7 dBi Polarization Linear Vertical Antenna Environment Operating Temperature 40 C 40 F to 60 C 140 F Wind survival At least 200 km h 124 mph 2 2 At ...

Page 72: ...7 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications C 4 Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Figure C 2 Azimuth Plane Horizontal ...

Page 73: ...7 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide C 5 Figure C 3 Elevation Plane Vertical ...

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Page 75: ...d to an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 51 mm 2 0 in For detailed specifications see Table D 1 on page D 2 CAUTION When selecting an antenna location please ensure general precautions so as to avoid possible contact with electrical power lines Refer to the National Electrical Code for proper grounding of the antenna mast Mounting Instructions 1 Attach the ferrule of the antenna to t...

Page 76: ...h outside diameter between 35 mm 1 4 in and 51 mm 2 0 in Cable Type RG 303 50 ohm low loss coax Length 25 cm 10 in Color Tan Connector1 1 See Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 1 Standard N female Electrical Frequency Range 2 4 GHz VSWR Less than 2 1 Nominal Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms Gain 10 dBi Polarization Linear Vertical Antenna Environment Operating Temperature 60 C 140 F 40 C 40 F...

Page 77: ...10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide D 3 Figure D 2 Azimuth Plane Horizontal ...

Page 78: ...10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Hardware Specifications D 4 Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Figure D 3 Elevation Plane Vertical ...

Page 79: ...ctional Base Station Antenna and Appendix D 10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Typically used in combination with Avaya Wireless Central This antenna can be mounted to an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 51 mm 2 0 in Mounting Instructions CAUTION When selecting an antenna location please ensure General Precautions are met so as to avoid possible contact with electrical powe...

Page 80: ...djustment brackets and lower mounting brackets to the antenna base plate with 1 2 bolts lock washers and nuts This adjustment is for 0 degree mounting To adjust from 0 to 20 degrees loosen the hardware at both ends of the angle adjustment bracket and slide it in the slot to the preferred angle 4 Tighten hardware securely The U bolts should be tightened to 9 Nm 7 ft lbs 5 Proceed with Connecting th...

Page 81: ...5 mm 1 4 in and 51 mm 2 0 in Connector1 1 See Selecting the Correct Connector Type on page A 1 Standard N female Electrical Frequency Range 2 4 GHz VSWR Less than 2 1 Nominal Nominal Impedance 50 Ohms Gain 12 dBi Polarization Linear Vertical Half Power Beamwidth Elevation Plane vertical 13 Degrees Azimuth Plane horizontal 125 Degrees Antenna Environment Operating Temperature 60 C 140 F 40 C 40 F W...

Page 82: ...12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications E 4 Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Figure E 2 Azimuth Plane Horizontal ...

Page 83: ...12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Hardware Specifications Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide E 5 Figure E 3 Elevation Plane Vertical ...

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Page 85: ...d in combination with Avaya Wireless Outdoor Routers in Remote slave Mode WARNING The 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna is not allowed in countries that adhere to the ETSI radio regulations France and Japan In countries that adhere to the FCC regulations use of this antenna is only allowed when operated with specific Avaya Wireless radio channels that can be set at the Avaya Wireless Outdo...

Page 86: ...he Antenna 1 Assemble the two halves inserting the 4 8 32 machine screws through the front Secure with the keps nuts on the back NOTE Loosely tighten all hardware until completely assembled and then tighten securely PACKED IN FEED BOX PACKED IN REFLECTOR BOX 1 Feed assembly 1 Sub reflector 1 6 x 1 2 stainless screw 2 Stainless 1 4 x 20 hex nuts 2 Stainless lock washers 2 Stainless carriage bolts 2...

Page 87: ...rity of the antenna see Figure F 2 Horizontal Polarity the reflector ribs and the sub reflector at the front end of the antenna are aligned horizontally Vertical Polarity the reflector ribs and the sub reflector at the front end of the antenna are aligned vertically Figure F 2 Determine Polarization Polarity of the antenna must always be the same as the polarity of the antenna on the opposite side...

Page 88: ...the Antenna DANGER Installation of antenna near power lines is dangerous Before you proceed make sure you have read and understood the safety precautions as described in Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 1 Before climbing the roof make sure you have The assembled antenna The U bolts and mast clamps to mount the grid antenna to the mast 2 Determine the desired alignment of the antenna For horizo...

Page 89: ...he indoor equipment and seal the antenna connectors Table F 1 Specifications 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Mechanical Size HxWxD 61 0x91 4x38 1 cm 24x36x15 in Mounting method Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 26 mm 1 102 in and 51 mm 2 0 in Cable Type RG 8A U 50 ohm low loss coax Length 60 cm 24 in Color Black Connector1 1 See Selecting the Correct Connector Type on...

Page 90: ...24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications F 6 Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Figure F 4 Azimuth Plane Horizontal ...

Page 91: ...24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna Hardware Specifications Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide F 7 Figure F 5 Elevation Plane Vertical ...

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Page 93: ...d Outdoor Antennas Low loss antenna cables and Outdoor Antennas Radio channels selected at Avaya Wireless Outdoor Router devices that are connected to specific Outdoor Antennas NOTE Basic rule for selecting a combination of cards cables and antennas is that no combination is allowed unless explicitly approved in this Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Therefore always use this Appendix in co...

Page 94: ... The correct type of Avaya Wireless card is used to connect the host device to the outdoor antenna installation The correct type of cables and surge arrester have been used according to the instructions described in this document Avaya Inc and its resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelin...

Page 95: ...n 15 m 50 ft with a diameter of 10 mm 0 4 in 22 m 75 ft with a diameter of 10 mm 0 4 in When you order the Avaya Wireless outdoor antenna equipment make sure that you order card cables that comply with the regulations that apply in your country In case of doubt please consult the Avaya Inc Sales office for more information FCC Regulated Countries In countries that adhere to the regulations as defi...

Page 96: ...irectional Parabolic Grid Antenna is not allowed in ETSI countries france or Japan For ETSI France and Japan radio approvals the various card cable antenna combinations have all been certified with the red colored Avaya Wireless Fixed Wireless PC Card The only antenna cable combination that allows for using a black colored Avaya Wireless PC Cards is the 7 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna ...

Page 97: ...onal Wide Angle Antenna NA Yes Yes Yes 14 dBi Directional Antenna NA Yes Yes Yes 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna 1 1 Consult Table G 2 for restrictions on channel selection NA Yes Yes Yes Antenna Frequency Channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Yes Yes Yes Yes Ye...

Page 98: ...rd Yes Yes black card Yes black card 10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Yes Yes Yes Yes 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna Yes Yes Yes Yes 14 dBi Directional Antenna Yes No Yes Yes 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna No No No No Antenna Frequency Channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes...

Page 99: ...eless PC Card Please Note Radio approvals for the Avaya Inc outdoor antenna solution are valid only when using the exact combination of Avaya Inc PC Cards outdoor antenna cabling components and antennas as listed in this Avaya Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Using other combinations of parts and components in outdoor antenna solutions will void the radio type approval and may be in violation of...

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Page 101: ... contact your local authorized Avaya Wireless reseller for Technical Support Help us helping you by completing the Avaya Wireless problem report form and include it with your e mail or fax when contacting Technical Support You can find the problem report form report txt on the Avaya Wireless CD ROM and the support pages of the Avaya Wireless website Addresses of authorized Avaya Wireless resellers...

Page 102: ...d Accompanied by a copy of proof of purchase Accompanied by a filled out Warranty Repair card This warranty is contingent upon proper use in the application for which the products are intended and does not cover products which have been modified without the seller s approval or which have been subjected to unusual physical or electrical demands or damaged in any way This Warranty constitutes the s...

Page 103: ...Support Warranty Warranty and Repair ...

Page 104: ...Other To be filled out by the User Product Description COMCODE Product ID Serial Number Invoice Date dd mm yyyy Name Title Company Address City State Zipcode Country Telephone Fax Email To be filled out by the Dealer Distributor Return Approval Reference Dealer Name Address City State Zipcode Country Telephone Fax Warranty Comment Yes No ...

Page 105: ...s Surge Arrester A 5 Figure B 1 Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a Mast B 2 Figure B 2 Mounting the 14 dBi Antenna to a Wall B 3 Figure B 3 Azimuth Plane Horizontal B 5 Figure B 4 Elevation Plane Vertical B 6 Figure C 1 Mounting the 7 dBi Antenna to a Mast C 2 Figure C 2 Azimuth Plane Horizontal C 4 Figure C 3 Elevation Plane Vertical C 5 Figure D 1 Mounting the 10 dBi Antenna D 2 Figure D 2 Azimuth...

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Page 107: ...Radiation Patterns B 5 B 6 C 4 C 5 D 3 D 4 E 4 E 5 F 6 F 7 Antenna polarization 2 14 Avaya Wireless Surge Arrester A 5 Azimuth Plane B 5 C 4 C Cable Assembly specifications A 4 Cable Factor 3 7 Check List 2 16 Clearance 3 9 areas with obstacles 3 10 dense urban areas 3 10 determine 3 1 line of sight 2 11 open areas 3 10 Clearance Factor 3 8 Connector antenna B 4 Connectors antenna cable A 7 Surge ...

Page 108: ...ter hardware 2 3 hardware installation 2 6 placement 2 3 Output Power 3 1 P Performance seasonal factors 2 11 weather conditions 2 11 Point to Point 1 4 R Range 3 2 Cable Factor 3 7 calculating 3 2 Clearance Factor 3 8 Remote Link Test see Wireless Link Test 2 13 Remote Outdoor Router 1 4 RF Obstacles 2 10 S Safety precautions 4 1 Sealing 4 7 Sensitivity 3 1 Specifications 15m 50 ft cable A 8 22m ...

Page 109: ...s 15m 50 ft Antenna Cable A 8 Table A 6 Specifications 22m 75 ft Antenna Cable A 8 Table B 1 Specifications 14 dBi Directional Antenna B 4 Table C 1 Specifications 7 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna C 3 Table D 1 Specifications 10 dBi Omni Directional Base Station Antenna D 2 Table E 1 Specifications 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna E 3 Table F 1 Specifications 24 dBi Directional Par...

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