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Cisco Aironet Dual-Band MIMO Wall-Mounted 
Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT2544V4M-R)

This document outlines the specifications for the Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz Dual-Band MIMO 
Wall-Mounted Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT2544V4M-R) and provides instructions for 
mounting it. The antenna operates in the 2.4- and 5-GHz frequency ranges and is designed for indoor or 
outdoor use. 

The following information is provided in this document.

Technical Specifications, page 2

System Requirements, page 4

Safety Precautions, page 5

Installation Notes, page 6

Installing the Antenna, page 7

Suggested Cable, page 13

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 13

Summary of Contents for AIR-ANT2544V4M-R

Page 1: ...ual Band MIMO Wall Mounted Omnidirectional Antenna AIR ANT2544V4M R and provides instructions for mounting it The antenna operates in the 2 4 and 5 GHz frequency ranges and is designed for indoor or outdoor use The following information is provided in this document Technical Specifications page 2 System Requirements page 4 Safety Precautions page 5 Installation Notes page 6 Installing the Antenna ...

Page 2: ...nal Operating frequency range 2400 2484 MHz 5150 5850 MHz Nominal input impedance 50Ω VSWR 2 1 or less Peak gain 2 4 GHz band 4 dBi 5 GHz band 4 dBi Polarization Linear vertical Azimuth plane 3 dB beamwidth Ominidirectional Elevation plane 3 dB beamwidth 2 4 GHz band 60 5 GHz band 33 Length 8 6 in 21 8 cm Diameter 6 3 in 16 cm Weight Antenna 1 48 lb 671 5 g Cable 3 ft 91 4 cm plenum Connector RP T...

Page 3: ...e azimuth plane patterns indicated by red lines and elevation plane patterns indicated by blue lines for each element in the antenna 2 4 GHz Antenna 1 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns 5 GHz Antenna 1 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns 2 4 GHz Antenna 2 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns 5 GHz Antenna 2 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns ...

Page 4: ...ntenna is designed for indoor and outdoor use with any Cisco Aironet radio device with dual band 2 4 and 5 GHz RP TNC connectors 2 4 GHz Antenna 3 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns 5 GHz Antenna 3 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns 2 4 GHz Antenna 4 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns 5 GHz Antenna 4 Azimuth and Elevation Plane Patterns ...

Page 5: ...ike For your safety assume that any overhead line can kill you 4 Contact your electric power company Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation 5 Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin Each person involved in an installation should be assigned to a specific task and should know what to do and when to do it One person should be in charge o...

Page 6: ... Signals penetrate paper and vinyl walls with little change to signal strength Signals penetrate only one or two solid and pre cast concrete walls without degrading signal strength Signals penetrate three or four concrete and wood block walls without degrading signal strength Signals penetrate five or six walls constructed of drywall or wood without degrading signal strength Signals will likely re...

Page 7: ...nother surface you must provide the appropriate hardware Tools and Equipment Required A mounting installation kit is included with the antenna and consists of the following hardware Mount interface bracket Mount base Wall bracket One 1 4 20 x in cap screw One 1 4 20 wing screw Two 10 x in screws Two 10 x in screws One screen mesh washer One spherical washer 3 16 allen wrench Rubber gasket Jam nut ...

Page 8: ...ntenna AIR ANT2544V4M R 78 20770 01 Installing the Antenna Mounting on a Vertical Surface Follow these steps to mount your antenna on a vertical surface Step 1 Attach the antenna bracket to the antenna using the jam nut provided Figure 1 Figure 1 Antenna Bracket ...

Page 9: ...een mesh washer between the two brackets attach the antenna bracket to the mounting bracket using the spherical washer and wing bolt provided Figure 2 Figure 2 Antenna Bracket Attached to Mounting Bracket Step 3 Determine the mounting location for the antenna Step 4 Attach the wall bracket to the wall using the two screws provided Figure 3 ...

Page 10: ...ure it in place optional with the two screws provided Figure 4 Figure 4 Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall Bracket Once the antenna is secured on the wall you can adjust the azimuth and elevation Step 6 To adjust the azimuth and elevation loosen the bolt that attaches the antenna bracket to the mounting bracket Figure 5 Azimuth can be adjusted 90 degrees Elevation can be adjusted 15 degrees and 35...

Page 11: ...it from the bottom to prevent any water intrusion and to provide a drain for any moisture that may accumulate inside the antenna Mounting on a Ceiling To mount the antenna on a ceiling follow these steps Step 1 Drill a hole in the ceiling approximately 1 25 in in diameter Step 2 Fit the rubber gasket onto the bottom of the antenna Step 3 Insert the antenna shaft through the hole in the ceiling Ste...

Page 12: ...n a wall using two 1 2 inch wide hose clamps not provided To mount the antenna on a mast follow these steps Step 1 Follow Steps 1 and Step 2 from the Mounting on a Vertical Surface section on page 8 Step 2 Position the antenna mounting bracket and hose clamps on the mast Step 3 Tighten the hose clamps until the antenna is secure on the mast Once the antenna is secured on the mast you can adjust th...

Page 13: ...on 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 com en US docs general whatsnew whatsnew html Subscribe to the What s New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication RSS feed and set content ...

Page 14: ...14 Cisco Aironet Dual Band MIMO Wall Mounted Omnidirectional Antenna AIR ANT2544V4M R 78 20770 01 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ...

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