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Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna 
(AIR-ANT5160V-R)

This document outlines the specifications, describes the AIR-ANT5160V-R 6-dBi omnidirectional 
antenna, and provides instructions for mounting it. The antenna is a ruggedized high-performance 
colinear antenna that operates in the 5-GHz frequency range and is designed for use in large rooms or 
vaulted areas where extended coverage is needed. The antenna is designed to be used indoors or outdoors 
and can be mounted on a mast, I-beam, or suspended ceiling cross member.

The following information is provided in this document.

Technical Specifications, page 2

System Requirements, page 3

Safety Precautions, page 3

Installation Guidelines, page 4

Installing the Antenna, page 5

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 9

Summary of Contents for Aironet AIR-ANT5160V-R

Page 1: ...olinear antenna that operates in the 5 GHz frequency range and is designed for use in large rooms or vaulted areas where extended coverage is needed The antenna is designed to be used indoors or outdoors and can be mounted on a mast I beam or suspended ceiling cross member The following information is provided in this document Technical Specifications page 2 System Requirements page 3 Safety Preca...

Page 2: ...andwith 5150 5850 MHz Peak gain 6 dBi Polarization Linear E plane 3 dB beamwidth 17 H plane 3 dB beamwidth Omnidirectional Cable length and type 36 in 91 4 cm Plenum rated Connector type RP TNC Male Length 11 5 in 29 2 cm Diameter 1 in 2 5 cm Weight 12 oz 0 34 kg Operating temperature range 22 F 158 F 30 C 70 C Storage temperature range 40 F 185 F 40 C 85 C Wind rating 125 mph 200 kph E Plane Radi...

Page 3: ... ground conductor 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 th...

Page 4: ...d receives 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 Caution For outside installations make sure you do not mount the antenna upside down or block the bottom of the antenna at the cable exit The correct mountin...

Page 5: ... 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 A mounting hardware kit is provided that allows you to install the antenna on a suspended ceiling open beam ceiling or a pole The cei...

Page 6: ...l grid with the cable pointing up or down Follow these steps to install the antenna on a suspended ceiling using the T rail grid bracket Step 1 Remove the yellow mounting instruction label If you are mounting the antenna indoors you can ignore the label instructions Step 2 Attach the bracket plate to the antenna base using two 6 Phillips head screws and 6 lock washers as shown in Figure 1 Step 3 R...

Page 7: ...t Step 5 Route the antenna cable to the wireless device Pole Installation Follow these steps to install the antenna on a pole Step 1 Attach the U bolt and V bracket to the top of the pole using two 5 16 x 18 hex nuts 5 16 in flat washers and 5 16 in lock washers as shown in Figure 1 Tighten the assembly using a 1 2 in wrench or adjustable wrench Step 2 Start two more 5 16 x 18 hex nuts on the U bo...

Page 8: ...ossible because cable length also determines the amount of signal loss the longer the run the greater the loss The antenna terminates with a RP TNC plug after a short 3 ft 0 91 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 con...

Page 9: ...6 Thoroughly waterproof the lead in area Step 7 Connect the lead in cable to the equipment Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation submitting a service request and gathering additional information see the monthly What s New in Cisco Product Documentation which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation at http www cisco ...

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