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Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Antennas AIR-ANT5150VG-N and AIR-ANT5150HG-N
4. Contact your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation.
5. Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Each person involved in an installation should be assigned
to a specific task and should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be in charge of the operation to issue
instructions and watch for signs of trouble.
6. When installing your antenna, follow these guidelines:
a. Do not use a metal ladder.
b. Do not work on a wet or windy day.
c. Do dress properly—wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
7. If the assembly starts to drop, move away from it and let it fall. Because the antenna, mast, cable, and metal guy wires are
all excellent conductors of electrical current, even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line completes an
electrical path through the antenna and the installer.
8. If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line, do not touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call
your local power company to have it removed safely.
9. If an accident should occur with the power lines, call for qualified emergency help immediately.
Installation Notes
The antenna is designed to connect to a dedicated antenna port on the access point. No special tools are required to install the
antenna.
The antenna is resistant to the full range of outdoor environments. After the antenna is attached to the access point, seal the
connections to prevent moisture and other weathering elements from affecting performance. Cisco recommends using a coax
seal (such as CoaxSeal) for outdoor connections. Silicone sealant or electrical tape are not recommended for sealing outdoor
connections.
Choosing a Mounting Location
The antenna is designed to create an omnidirectional broadcast pattern. To achieve this pattern, the access point should be
mounted clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating element. If the mounting location is on the side of a building or
tower, the antenna pattern is degraded on the building or tower side.
Generally, the higher an antenna is above the ground, the better it performs. A practice is to install your antenna about 5 to 10
ft (1.5 to 3 m) above the roof line and away from all power lines and obstructions.
Tools and Equipment Required
No tools are required to mount the antenna to the access point. However, you may need a ¾-in. (19-mm) open end or
combination wrench (or adjustable wrench) to remove the antenna port covers.
For information about tools required to mount the access point, see the appropriate access point documentation.
Mounting the Antenna
To connect the antenna to the access point, follow these steps:
1. If necessary, remove the antenna port cover.
2. Align the antenna’s N connector with the appropriate antenna port.