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Chapter 10 Antennas
Antennas Overview
Cisco Connected Grid Modules
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For instructions on how to install or replace modules in the router, see the Connected Grid module
documentation at:
www.cisco.com/go/cg-modules
Antennas Overview
This section is an overview of the type of antennas used with the router.
Fixed Antennas
The router ships with two fixed antennas:
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GPS Antenna, page 10-2
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WiFi Antenna, page 10-3
Module Antennas
The router supports up to seven module antennas. See detailed information in the
“Connected Grid
Module Antennas” section on page 10-4
.
GPS Antenna
The router ships with one outdoor GPS antenna already installed and connected internally to the
on-board GPS module. The GPS is used to identify the router location after the router is installed and is
in use.
The GPS antenna is not a field-replaceable component.
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For detailed technical information about the GPS antenna, see the
“GPS Antenna Specifications”
section on page 10-9
.
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For information about the GPS status LED, located inside the router chassis, see the
“Router LED
Locations and States”
chapter.
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For more information about the GPS module, see the
“GPS Module” section on page 3-32
.