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Appendix B: Specifications

High Gain 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

Appendix B: Specifications

Model

HGA9N

Ports

1 N-type female connector

Cabling Type

Coax - 50 Ohm impedance

Frequency Range

2400 MHz - 2500 MHz

Peak Gain

9 dBi

VSWR

1.92 : 1 Max

Polarization

Linear, vertical

HPBW / horizontal

360º

HPBW / vertical

11º

Impedance 50

Ohms

Range

Maximum Outdoor range* - 0.88 km (0.55 mi) @ 11 Mbps, 0.12 km
(0.078 mi) @ 54Mbps

Dimensions

2.95” x 24.6” x 2.20” (75 x 625 x 56mm)

Mounting Options

Mounting kit provided

Operating Temp.

-22 to 176ºF (-30ºC to 80ºC)

Storage Temp.

-22 to 176ºF (-30ºC to 80ºC)

Operating Humidity

5% to 95%, non-condensing

Storage Humidity

5% to 95%, non-condensing

* Range estimation is based on one WAP54GPE Access point with HGA9N antenna attached to
wireless client with 0dBi antenna under ideal line-of-sight conditions

Summary of Contents for HGA9N

Page 1: ...Model No Model No USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES Model No Model No High Gain 9dBi Antenna Model No HGA9N Wireless GHz 2 4802 11g for N Type Connectors ...

Page 2: ...eless Antenna Coverage 3 Chapter 3 Getting to Know the High Gain Omni Directional Antenna 7 Chapter 4 Connecting the High Gain Omni Directional Antenna 8 Appendix A Glossary 11 Appendix B Specifications 17 Appendix C Warranty Information 18 Appendix D Regulatory Information 19 Appendix E Contact Information 21 ...

Page 3: ...s for technical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Antenna word definition This checkmark mean...

Page 4: ...the access point properly so you can achieve optimal range The Antenna and the Wireless G Exterior Access Point together provide 9dBi peak gain and should be used together Use the instructions in this Guide to further help you connect the 9dBi Omni Directional Antenna to the Wireless G Exterior Access Point and bridge your different networks These instructions should be all you need to get the mos...

Page 5: ...apter describes the basics and physical characteristics of the Omni Directional Antenna Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless G Exterior Access Point This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Omni Directional Antenna and access point to your network Appendix A Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix B Specifications This appendix provides th...

Page 6: ...e antenna pattern of the 9dBi Omni Directional Antenna on the horizontal and vertical planes The power of the wireless signal is most strong on the horizontal plane of the Antenna The peak gain of this antenna is 9dBi For all the applications adjust the antenna so that it points to the peer devices on the horizontal plane Figure 2 1 Antenna Pattern Horizontal Plane Figure 2 2 Antenna Pattern Verti...

Page 7: ...h as possible Try to avoid trees buildings and other objects close to the path between two antennas because they can reduce signal power Using the Antenna The Antenna can be used with the access point for several purposes Access point to client devices You can achieve better range and transmission with the Antenna when connecting the wireless client a PC with any wireless adapter to the access poi...

Page 8: ...it may be beneficial in optimizing use of your Antenna and access point In this formula everything is in dBm or dB Sr is the received power Here we plug in the receiver sensitivity to calculate the maximum distance For example 82dBm for 11Mbps St is the transmitted power For example 18dBm for 11Mbps Gt is the transmitter antenna gain and Gr is the receiver antenna gain 9dBi for this Antenna λ is t...

Page 9: ...ate will fall back to a lower data rate To obtain these calculations we inserted the specifications of the access point into the formula above We use 9dBi peak antenna gain and assume 0dBi antenna gain at the client device Link budget is set to 10dB to include radio wave attenuations from different types of objects in the path the actual value may vary Table 1 Coverage Distance from Access Point t...

Page 10: ...ble is included with this product and is used to connect the Antenna to the access point Note that the two connectors have different polarities and one connector is marked with white tape The connector with white tape connects to the access point The Lightning Protector Surge Arrestor The Lightning protector is used to protect your 9dBi Omni Directional Antenna when it is used in an outdoor enviro...

Page 11: ...enna Overview This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Antenna to the Wireless G Exterior Access Point Connection 1 Make sure you have all of the hardware displayed below including a plastic bag containing the mounting hardware Figure 4 1 Typical External Antenna Setup 9dBi Omni Directional Antenna Cable Lightening Protector Exterior Access Point ...

Page 12: ... Planning Your Wireless Antenna Coverage for detailed information on how to adjust the 9dBi Omni Directional Antenna for your application 3 Determine whether you will mount the Antenna to a pole or a wall Follow the mounting instructions as displayed Pole Mounting 1 Antenna 1 pc 2 Hose clamp 2 pcs 3 Holder 1 pc 4 Washers 4 pcs 5 Screw nuts 4 pcs Wall Mounting 1 Antenna 1 pc 2 Sticker 2 pc 3 Plasti...

Page 13: ...male end of the cable that has the white tape around it to the Wireless G Exterior Access Point 7 If you are mounting to a pole insert the pole not included into the mounting bracket assembly As discussed previously the pole must give the antenna at least 2 meters of clearance from the ground 8 If you are mounting to a base not included make sure the base is secure Congratulations The connection i...

Page 14: ... A security method that uses symmetric 128 bit block data encryption Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval Data transmitted on your wireless network that keeps the network synchronized Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to s...

Page 15: ... computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Frequency transmission with a redundant bit pattern resulting in a lower probability of information being lost in transit DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can ...

Page 16: ...rk that is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network IPCONFIG A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the ...

Page 17: ...certificates and another system such as passwords Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet Port The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadb...

Page 18: ...a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit TCP Transmission Control Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data tha...

Page 19: ...over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Me utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly WPA W...

Page 20: ...al 11º Impedance 50 Ohms Range Maximum Outdoor range 0 88 km 0 55 mi 11 Mbps 0 12 km 0 078 mi 54Mbps Dimensions 2 95 x 24 6 x 2 20 75 x 625 x 56mm Mounting Options Mounting kit provided Operating Temp 22 to 176ºF 30ºC to 80ºC Storage Temp 22 to 176ºF 30ºC to 80ºC Operating Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Range estimation is based on one WAP54GPE Access point...

Page 21: ...NTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction This warranty does not apply if the Product a has been altered except by Li...

Page 22: ...ient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and ...

Page 23: ...elles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999 5 EC Belgique Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour une utilisation publique à l extérieur de bâtiments une licence de l IBPT e...

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