Access Point High-Speed WAN Interface Cards
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Table 41
lists the Cisco antennas that are supported for use on the dual-mode access point HWIC.
Connecting Radio Antennas to the Access Point HWIC
This section contains information about connecting the radio antennas.
Note
Before connecting the radio antennas, install the access point HWIC in the router. See
Installing Cisco
Interface Cards in Cisco Access Routers
for more information.
In addition to antenna orientation, wireless access point installation location with respect to all wireless
clients plays a significant role in determining overall network performance. Clients at the furthest
coverage points might have 10% to 50% of the bandwidth of clients close to it. Wireless network
coverage in one area or location might need to be lowered to improve the performance of other clients.
Because antennas transmit and receive radio signals, their performance can be adversely affected by the
surrounding environment including distance between access point and client, physical obstructions, or
radio frequency (RF) interference.
Follow these guidelines to ensure the best possible performance:
•
Wherever possible, mount the access point HWIC and antenna where the wireless devices would be
within sight and avoid physical obstructions. Barriers along the line of sight between client and
access point will degrade the wireless radio signals. access point HWICs and antennas can be
installed above floor level in office environments or near the ceiling for better performance since
most obstructions tend to be near floor level.
Table 41
Cisco Antennas Supported on the Dual-Mode Access Point HWIC
Cisco Part Number
Antenna Type
Maximum Gain
Description
AIR-ANTM2050D-R
Omnidirectional
•
2.2 dBi in the
2.4-GHz band
•
5 dBi in the
5-GHz band
This is the default antenna. Swivel-mount
dipole antenna operating in the 2.4- to
2.5-GHz band. This antenna is designed for
use with Cisco wireless products utilizing
an RP-TNC connector. For more
information, see the
Cisco Multiband
Swivel-Mount Dipole Antenna
(AIR-ANTM2050D-R)
document.
AIR-ANTM4050V-R
Diversity
omnidirectional
•
4 dBi in the
2.4-GHz band
•
5 dBi in the
5-GHz band
Ceiling-mount antenna operating in the 2.4-
to 2.5-GHz band. This antenna has a clip
that allows it to be mounted to a
drop-ceiling cross member. For more
information, see the
Cisco Multiband
Diversity Omnidirectional Ceiling-Mount
Antenna (AIR-ANTM4050V-R)
document.
AIR-ANTM5560P-R
Patch
•
5.5 dBi in the
2.4-GHz band
•
6 dBi in the
5-GHz band
Wall-mount antenna operating in the 2.4- to
2.5-GHz band. For more information, see
the
Cisco Multiband Wall-Mount Antenna
(AIR-ANTM5560P-R)
document.
