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Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R)

78-16403-01

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Summary of Contents for Aironet AIR-ANT2414S-R

Page 1: ... sector antenna and provides instructions for mounting and aligning it The antenna operates in the 2 4 GHz frequency range and is designed for use in bridging environments The antenna is designed to be used outdoors and can be mounted on 1 5 in 3 8 cm to 2 5 in 6 3 cm diameter masts The following information is provided in this document Technical Specifications page 2 System Requirements page 3 Sa...

Page 2: ...on Linear vertical Azimuth 3 dB beamwidth 90 degrees Elevation 3 dB beamwidth 8 5 degrees Cable length and type 5 ft 1 5 m LMR 195 coaxial Connector type RP TNC Male Environment Outdoor Length 35 9 in 91 2 cm Width 6 4 in 16 3 cm Depth 4 03 in 10 23 cm Weight with hardware kit 7 5 lb 3 4 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 85 C ...

Page 3: ...ctrician 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 serious injury or death For proper installation and grounding of the a...

Page 4: ...y will remove it safely 8 If an accident should occur with the power lines call for qualified emergency help immediately Installation Notes The antenna is designed to be mounted on a mast but can be mounted on most flat vertical surfaces If you mount the antenna on a vertical surface using the mounting hardware provided you can adjust the antenna s elevation but not its azimuth Therefore the surfa...

Page 5: ... bracket assembly Installation Process The following sections contains typical procedures for installing the antenna on a mast Your installation may vary The process consists of the following procedures Assembling the mounting brackets Attaching the mounting brackets to the antenna Mounting the antenna Aligning the antenna Grounding the antenna Before you begin refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 to be...

Page 6: ... so that the arrow on the orientation label is pointed up The arrow points to the top of the antenna so that it can be installed correctly Note The orientation label is located on the back panel of the antenna Step 2 Attach the adjustable mounting bracket to the top set of mounting studs Step 3 Install two split lock washers and hex nuts on the studs Use a 7 16 in socket or wrench to tighten the n...

Page 7: ...ad bolt while you tighten the nuts b Do not complete tighten the nuts Tighten them just enough so the bracket remains positioned but can be moved if necessary Mounting the Antenna Figure 2 shows side and rear view of a typical mast installation Note that the adjustable bracket is in the top position Depending on how your mast is configured you may need to remove one of the mast mount clamps in ord...

Page 8: ...p Detail Step 4 If you removed the outside mast mount clamp on the bottom bracket reinstall it now Make sure you have retained the 20 flat washers and split lock washers on the hex head bolts and start a 20 hex nut on each bolt Step 5 Use a 7 16 in deep well socket or wrench to tighten the nuts Do not completely tighten the nuts Step 6 Rotate the antenna so that it points in the direction of the l...

Page 9: ...Positioning the Antenna Using LED Indications You can position the integrated antenna or a directional external antenna using the LEDs only after the bridge successfully associates with the remote bridge In installation mode the Install LED is continuous amber or green when the bridge has successfully associated For the first 20 seconds following association the bridge reads the received signal st...

Page 10: ... bridge to the position where the signal is strongest normally where all signal strength LEDs are on If you are unable to turn on all LEDs simply maximize the signal Step 7 Secure the vertical adjustment by tightening the nuts that secure the adjustable antenna bracket to the mast mount clamp plate wrench tight Do not overtighten Grounding the Antenna Follow these steps to ground the antenna in ac...

Page 11: ...ter a short 5 ft 1 5 m cable The mating connector to the antenna is an appropriate RP TNC jack The connector on the opposite end will vary according to the type of equipment used After the cable is attached to the antenna make sure that the connections are sealed if outdoors to prevent moisture and other weathering elements from affecting performance Cisco recommends using a coax seal such as Coax...

Page 12: ...sco Systems Inc and or its affiliates 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 ...

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