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Cisco Aironet 9.5-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT5195P-R)

78-16671-01

  Installing the Antenna

Site Selection

Before attempting to install your antenna, determine where you can best place the antenna for safety and 
performance.

Follow these steps to determine a safe distance from wires, power lines, and trees.

Step 1

Measure the height of your antenna.

Step 2

Add this length to the length of your tower or mast and then double this total for the minimum 
recommended safe distance.

Caution

If you are unable to maintain this safe distance, stop and get professional help.

Generally, the higher an antenna is above the ground, the better it performs. Good 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. If possible, find a mounting place directly above your wireless device so that the lead-in 
cable can be as short as possible.

Installing the Antenna

You can install the antenna on any flat vertical surface or on a mast using the mast mounting kit. An 
articulated mast mounting kit is also available. Hardware for mounting the antenna on drywall is 
provided. If you intend to install your antenna on another surface, you must provide the appropriate 
hardware.

Tools and Equipment Required

An installation kit is shipped with the antenna and consists of the following hardware:

Four #8 x 1¾-in. sheet metal screws 

Four screw caps

Four screw cap washers

You need the following tools and equipment, which are not provided.

A #2 Phillips screwdriver

A drill

A 3/16-in. (4.8 mm) drill bit (for drywall installation; other surfaces may require a different size)

A pencil

A small mallet or hammer

The following sections contain typical procedures for installing the antenna on a vertical surface or a 
mast. Your installation may vary. Before you begin, you may want to refer to Figure 1.

Summary of Contents for AIR-ANT5195P-R - Aironet Antenna

Page 1: ...ribes the AIR ANT5195P R 9 5 dBi patch antenna and provides instructions for mounting it The antenna operates in the 5 GHz frequency range and is designed for use in both indoor and outdoor environments The following information is provided in this document Technical Specifications page 2 System Requirements page 3 Installation Guidelines page 4 Installing the Antenna page 5 Obtaining Documentatio...

Page 2: ...larization Linear vertical E plane 3 dB beamwidth 43 H plane 3 dB beamwidth 50 Sidelobe level 20 dBc Front to back ratio 20 dB Cable length and type 36 in 91 4 cm Plenum rated UV stable Connector type RP TNC Male Length 5 1 in 12 9 cm Width 5 1 in 12 9 cm Height 1 0 in 2 5 cm Weight 10 oz 0 2 kg Operating temperature range 22 F to 158 F 30 C to 70 C Storage temperature range 40 F to 185 F 40 C to ...

Page 3: ...tor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come into contact with such circuits When installing the antenna take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits as they may cause s...

Page 4: ...ncy help immediately Installation Guidelines Because the antennas transmit and receive radio signals they are susceptible to RF obstructions and common sources of interference that can reduce throughput and range of the device to which they are connected Follow these guidelines to ensure the best possible performance Mount the antenna to take advantage its propagation characteristics Mount it as h...

Page 5: ... above your wireless device so that the lead in cable can be as short as possible Installing the Antenna You can install the antenna on any flat vertical surface or on a mast using the mast mounting kit An articulated mast mounting kit is also available Hardware for mounting the antenna on drywall is provided If you intend to install your antenna on another surface you must provide the appropriate...

Page 6: ...Step 3 Use a drill and 3 16 in 4 8 mm drill bit to drill four holes at the locations you marked in Step 2 Step 4 Start a plastic anchor into each hole Step 5 Use a mallet or small hammer to seat the anchors into the wall Step 6 Align the antenna s mounting holes with the anchors Caution The back of the antenna has an orientation marking Make sure the antenna is mounted according to the marking If ...

Page 7: ... place one support bracket on the u bolt Step 2 Place the mounting plate on the u bolt Step 3 Place two inch flat washers and 20 nuts on the ends of the u bolt Tighten the nuts finger tight Step 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other u bolt Step 5 Position the mounting plate on the mast in the direction the antenna should face and tighten the u bolt nuts with a 7 16 in 11 mm wrench 1 20 u bolt 4...

Page 8: ...ws through the antenna mounting plate and install the 8 nuts Step 9 Tighten the 8 screws and nuts with a 2 Phillips screwdriver and an 11 32 in 9 mm wrench Caution Do not overtighten the nuts You could damage the antenna Step 10 Install the screw caps onto the screw cap washers Step 11 Route the antenna cable to the wireless device Note Cisco recommends grounding the antenna See the Grounding the ...

Page 9: ... mounting device as shown in Figure 2 The articulated mount is used with the mast mount to provide a way to adjust the antenna elevation and azimuth through a limited range Figure 2 Articulated Mount Details 1 u bolt 6 Knuckle 2 Support bracket 7 Elevation adjustment bolt 3 20 nut and flat washer 8 Stud nut 4 Articulated mount base 9 Stud 5 Azimuth adjustment nut and lockwasher ...

Page 10: ...hrough 9 in the Mounting on a Mast section on page 7 Step 8 Position the antenna mounting plate on the articulating mount stud Step 9 Start the stud nut onto the articulating mount stud Tighten the nut hand tight Be careful not to overtighten the nut as the stud is made of plastic Step 10 Install the antenna on the antenna mounting plate Step 11 Use the azimuth and elevation adjustments to fine tu...

Page 11: ... discharge unit and the mast ground wire to the building with stand off insulators spaced from 4 ft 1 2 m to 8 ft 2 4 m apart Step 3 Mount the antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where the lead in wire enters the building Step 4 Drill a hole in the building s wall as close as possible to the equipment to which you will connect the lead in cable Caution There may be wires in the wall Mak...

Page 12: ... in the U S and other countries A listing of Cisco s trademarks can be found at www cisco com go trademarks Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company 1005R Copyright 2005 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved ...

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