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Aerohive 5 GHz Directional Antenna Installation Guide
This guide explains how to install a 5 GHz directional antenna and connect it to AP170 or AP1130 outdoor
access points. These antennas are designed to be installed in pairs within line-of-sight of each other. When
planning your installation, make sure that there are no obstructions in the line-of-sight space between the
antennas, and that there are no metal objects within 5 feet, (1.5 meters) of either side of the antennas.
Kit Contents, Required Accessories, and Tools
The Aerohive 5 GHz directional antenna kit
(AH-ACC-170-ANT-18 for the AP170, or AH-ACC-1130-ANT-18 for
the AP1130) includes the following items:
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5 GHz 18-dBi antenna
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(4) 3/8” (10 mm) hex nuts
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(4) 3/8” (10 mm) locking washers
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(4) 3/8” (10 mm) flat washers
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Mounting bracket
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Bracket hardware: (4) 5/8” (16 mm) hex nuts, (4) 1/2” (12.7 mm) locking washers, and (4) 5/8”
(16 mm) flat washers
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(2) 5’ (1.5 m) RF coaxial cables
To install this antenna, you will need the following accessories and tools:
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Drive sockets (nut drivers) for 3/8” (10 mm) and 5/8” (16 mm) hex nuts
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5/8” (16 mm) open-end wrench to adjust the antenna tilt angle
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RF test meter for 5 GHz devices
Safety Instructions and Site Hazard Warnings
Read and follow these safety instructions and hazard warnings before installing this antenna. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
This antenna is for use in the United States and Canada only.
This antenna is for use in the United States and Canada only.
To comply with radio frequency exposure limits, do not place this antenna within 26" (65 cm) of people.
Make sure that there are no metal objects within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of either side of the antenna.
Make sure there is nothing that obstructs the line-of-sight between antennas.
Make sure there is nothing that obstructs the line-of-sight between antennas.
To install this antenna, you must be a qualified installation professional, licensed or certified in accordance with local regulations.
Use only attachments and accessories specified by Aerohive.
