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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR ANT24D18 antenna. This Installation Guide
provides installing instructions and guidelines for using the NETGEAR 18 dBi Patch Panel
Directional Antenna.

Package Contents

The package should contain the following items:

NETGEAR Indoor/Outdoor 18 dBi 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz 
Patch Panel Directional Antenna ANT24D18

2-meter low loss antenna cable to connect the antenna to a lightning arrestor 

Lightning Arrestor 

Note: a ground cable is not included but required for outdoor installation. The grounding
cable must be equivalent or better than: AWG 10, UL 1015, Stranded, 600 V, 105°C,
green or green/yellow insulation, 2 clip of 5.5 mm inner diameter cramped at both ends,
cable no longer than 5 meters.

Reverse N/SMA Adapter

Installation Guide, Warranty and 
Support information card

Screws, bolts, washers, 
and plastic anchors

18 dBi Patch Panel Directional 
Antenna ANT24D18

2 brackets for adjustable positioning, 2 wall brackets, 
2 indented brackets and 2 U-bolts

Lightning 
arrestor

Reverse N/SMA 
adapter

2-meter cable

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Summary of Contents for ProSafe ANT24D18

Page 1: ...Installation Guide 18 dBi Patch Panel Directional Antenna ANT24D18 ...

Page 2: ...rrestor Lightning Arrestor Note a ground cable is not included but required for outdoor installation The grounding cable must be equivalent or better than AWG 10 UL 1015 Stranded 600 V 105 C green or green yellow insulation 2 clip of 5 5 mm inner diameter cramped at both ends cable no longer than 5 meters Reverse N SMA Adapter Installation Guide Warranty and Support information card Screws bolts w...

Page 3: ...cting the wireless device is sold separately Please use a NETGEAR model ACC 10314 01 02 03 or 04 cable To obtain optimal results in extending wireless range with antenna installations consult a qualified professional installer for site survey and installation assistance In the U S the ANT24D18 antenna should only be used with devices that have been FCC approved for use with it Please check the NET...

Page 4: ...the antenna to the wireless access point router Indoor bridging in an airport terminal train station terminal warehouse exhibition hall Highest indoor range can be achieved when there is a good visual line of sight and maximum open space in between the antennas One example WG302 3m cable ACC 10314 02 and ANT24D18 on both sides Can greatly increase range vs 2 WG302 only Indoor bridging where there ...

Page 5: ...ut washer tube screw screw nut bracket A washer tube screw Warning Indoor point to multipoint the ANT24D18 is not omnidirectional and is not suitable when low ceilings partial obstructions walls cubicles large metal objects etc are present WLAN communications can suffer from multiple reflections which are orientation environment and time dependent The best performance is achieved with a short cabl...

Page 6: ...door installation NETGEAR does not assume any responsibility in case of hazard resulting of non compliance with these instructions 4 Screw the N SMA Reverse Adapter on the lightning arrestor clockwise on the second RF port Connect a NETGEAR cable model ACC 10314 01 02 03 04 or 05 sold separately to the adapter 5 Locate the primary detachable antenna on the wireless access point Remove the antenna ...

Page 7: ...een used Note On access points with two antennas if you are only replacing one antenna be sure to replace the primary antenna and do not remove the secondary antenna 6 If connecting 2 ANT24D18 antennas repeat step 2 to 5 for the second antenna and connect it the secondary port If the wireless device supports transmit receive on both ports the 2 antennas can be used to cover 2 separate or partial o...

Page 8: ...tact Insulation Storage Transportation Operating Temperature Storage Transportation Operating Temperature Water 13 12 Description 1 5 maximum Frequency Range Type Beam Width Impedance SWR 15 dB Return Loss 2400 2500MHz Directional 60 horizontal 30 vertical 50 Ohms nominal 18 dBi Patch Panel Directional Antenna and Mounting Assembly 18 dBi Gain 20 W without N SMA adapter Maximum Input Power Vertica...

Page 9: ...nge 150V min 100mA 150ms Overvoltage Protection N type Female Reverse Connectors Black Color 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F Storage Operating Temperature 20 to 95 RH Storage Operating Humidity Rain Resistant Water 15 14 6 mOhms 2 mOhms 0 3 GHz 1 5 max N type Male reverse to SMA Female reverse 1000 MOhms N SMA Adapter Accessory 500 V 50 5 Ohms Brass PTFE Silicone Rubber 30 C to 80 C 22 F to 176 F Descripti...

Page 10: ...uipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Federal Communications Commission FCC and European Radiation Exposure Statements This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the ...

Page 11: ...y notices of product and software upgrades 2004 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the Netgear logo ProSafe Auto Uplink and Everybody s connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear Inc in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved May ...

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