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Cisco Aironet 13.5-dBi Yagi Mast Mount Antenna 
(AIR-ANT1949)

Overview

This document describes the 13.5-dBi Yagi mast mount antenna and provides instructions for mounting 
it. The antenna operates in the 2.4- to 2.5-GHz frequency range and is designed for point-to-point 
communications. The antenna is a completely enclosed 16-element, vertically polarized directional Yagi 
and is designed to be mounted outdoors on a mast. The antenna can also be used indoors and can be 
mounted on a flat vertical surface, such as a wall.

The following information is provided in this document.

Technical Specifications, page 2

System Requirements, page 2

Installation Notes, page 4

Choosing a Mounting Location, page 5

Tools and Equipment Required, page 5

Mounting the Antenna, page 6

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 8

Summary of Contents for Aironet AIR-ANT1949

Page 1: ...gned for point to point communications The antenna is a completely enclosed 16 element vertically polarized directional Yagi and is designed to be mounted outdoors on a mast The antenna can also be used indoors and can be mounted on a flat vertical surface such as a wall The following information is provided in this document Technical Specifications page 2 System Requirements page 2 Installation N...

Page 2: ...d naval connector RP TNC Antenna type Yagi Operating frequency range 2400 2484 MHz Nominal input impedence 50Ω 1 5 1 VSWR bandwidth 2400 2485 MHz Environment Outdoor indoor Gain 13 5 dBi Polarization Vertical H Plane 3dB bandwidth 30 V Plane 3dB bandwidth 30 Cable length and type 3 ft 0 91 m Plenum rated RG 58 Dimensions H x W 16 5 in x 3 in 41 9 cm x 7 6 cm Wind rating 125 MPH 201 2 KMH Azimuth R...

Page 3: ...largely a matter of coordination Each person 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 5 When installing your antenna remember a Do not use a metal ladder b Do not work on a wet or windy day c Do dress properly shoes with rubber soles and heels rubber gloves...

Page 4: ...olts b Estimate the length of guy wire and cut it before raising the mast c Attach guy wires to a mast using guy rings Step 6 Carefully connect the antenna and mast assembly to its mounting bracket and tighten the clamp bolts a For a guyed installation you must have at least one assistant to hold the mast upright while you attach and tighten the guy wires to the anchor bolts Step 7 Attach the prov...

Page 5: ...termine 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 profess...

Page 6: ...o refer to Figure 1 Mounting the Antenna The antenna is provided with a mast mounting kit that allows you to mount the antenna to masts up to 1 5 8 in in diameter Figure 1 shows how the antenna should be mounted to a mast or wall Figure 1 Antenna Mounting Backing plate Backing plate Direction of maximum signal Direction of maximum signal Mast mount side view Mast mount top view Wall mount Intermed...

Page 7: ...rminals aim it in the general direction of the group If the paths are not obstructed or are less than 1 mile 1 6 kilometers this arrangement should work well Step 6 Tighten the locknuts Note Tighten the locknuts evenly and do not exceed 45 in lbs of torque on the locknuts Step 7 Secure the antenna cable to the mast with cable ties or electrical tape Step 8 Apply the danger label to a plainly visib...

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