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Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N)
Installing the Antenna
Figure 4
Attaching Antenna Assembly
6.
Adjust the position of the antenna to the desired azimuth and elevation angles and tighten all pivot hardware (2
places) to a maximum torque of 30 in-lbf (3.4 Nm). The bracket allows the antenna position to be adjustable to +/–45
degrees azimuth and +/–60 degrees elevation.
Note:
Cisco recommends grounding the antenna. See
Grounding the Antenna, page 12
.
Mounting on a Vertical Surface
The antenna can be wall mounted. Hardware is not included for wall-mount installation.
To mount your antenna on a vertical surface:
1.
Remove antenna and mount kit from packaging.
2.
Attach antenna mount bracket to the back of the antenna as shown in
, applying a maximum nut-tightening
torque of 12 in. lbf (1.1 Nm).
3.
Attach elevation adjustable bracket as shown in
and loosely secure hardware.
4.
Using the appropriate customer-supplied anchors and screws, attach the azimuth adjustable bracket to the wall as
shown:
1
Azimuth adjustment bolt
3
1/4-in. flat washer
2
Lock washer
4
Hex nut
2
3
1
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