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Cisco Catalyst 2.4 GHz and 5/6 GHz 
Dual-Band Polarization-Diverse Directional 
Patch Antenna (C-ANT9103=)

First Published: 

March 13, 2020

Last Updated: 

April 17, 2020

This document describes the Cisco Catalyst 2.4 GHz and 5/6 GHz Dual-Band Polarization-Diverse 
Directional Patch Antenna (C-ANT9103=), and provides electrical specifications and mounting 
instructions. 

The antenna is an octal DART port polarization-diverse patch antenna that operates over the 2.4 GHz 
band and extended 5 GHz band (up to 7.125 GHz), and IoT. It has 8 RF paths and 16 digital lines. It also 
has an LED. The antenna ships with an articulating mount for use on flat surfaces and masts, and is 
adjustable in both horizontal and vertical planes. 

The antenna is designed for use in indoor and outdoor environments with an approved Cisco Catalyst 
series access point that requires four dual-band and four 5/6 GHz antennas. The antenna also includes 
circuitry to enable self-identification of the antenna by the Cisco Catalyst Series access points.

The following information is provided in this document:

Technical Specifications, page 2

Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns, page 3

Safety Precautions, page 7

Installation Notes, page 8

Contents of the Antenna and Bracket Kit, page 9

Dimensions of the Antenna and Brackets, page 10

Installing the Antenna, page 13

Communications, Services, and Additional Information, page 26

Содержание Catalyst C-ANT9103 Series

Страница 1: ... antenna ships with an articulating mount for use on flat surfaces and masts and is adjustable in both horizontal and vertical planes The antenna is designed for use in indoor and outdoor environments with an approved Cisco Catalyst series access point that requires four dual band and four 5 6 GHz antennas The antenna also includes circuitry to enable self identification of the antenna by the Cisc...

Страница 2: ... 2 1 Peak Gain 6 dBi 6 dBi 6 dBi Polarization Vertical Dual polarized vertical and horizontal Mixed Nominal Elevation Plane 3 dB Beamwidth 70 70 70 Nominal Azimuth Plane 3 dB Beamwidth 75 70 70 Front to Back Ratio 15 dB 15 dB 15 dB Port to Port Isolation 20 dB 20 dB 20 dB or to 30º Elevation Peak Gain 3 dBi Connector Type Right angle octal DART Cable Length 2 5 ft 76 cm Length 12 in 30 48 cm Width...

Страница 3: ...isco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns Elevation Port A Azimuth Port A Elevation Port B Azimuth Port B ...

Страница 4: ...4 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Elevation Port C Azimuth Port C Elevation Port D Azimuth Port D ...

Страница 5: ...5 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Elevation Port E Azimuth Port E Elevation Port F Azimuth Port F ...

Страница 6: ...6 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Elevation Port G Azimuth Port G Elevation Port H Azimuth Port H ...

Страница 7: ...nconvenience considering your life is at stake Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin Successful raising of a mast or tower is largely a matter of coordination Each person should be assigned a specific task and should know what to do and when to do it One person should be in charge of the operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble When installing your ...

Страница 8: ...sed in a building s construction determines the number of walls the signal can pass through and still maintain adequate signal strength Consider the following before choosing the location for your antenna Signals penetrate paper and vinyl walls with little change to signal strength Signals penetrate only one or two solid and precast concrete walls without degrading signal strength Signals penetrat...

Страница 9: ... stainless steel split lock washer Four are included in the kit 10 0 3125 18 nut Two are included in the kit 4 5 16 inch stainless steel split lock washer Two are included in the kit 11 8 18 stainless steel self tap screw Four are included in the kit 5 5 16 inch stainless steel flat washer Two are included in the kit 12 6 8 11 4 inch anchor Four are included in the kit 6 M8 stainless steel serrate...

Страница 10: ...nd Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Dimensions of the Antenna and Brackets The dimensions noted in the following illustrations are all in mm unless noted otherwise Figure 2 Dimensions of the Antenna with Brackets and Cables ...

Страница 11: ...11 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Figure 3 Locations of Screw Holes and Pressure Vent at the Back of the Antenna ...

Страница 12: ...12 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Figure 4 Locations of the Screw Holes on the Articulating Mount Flange ...

Страница 13: ...ailable are a Mounting on a Wall or Ceiling Using Articulating Bracket page 15 b Mounting Directly on a Wall Through Mounting Holes on the Antenna page 21 c Mounting on a Pole or Mast page 22 d Mounting on a Wall Ceiling or Mast with AP Mounted Directly on Antenna page 24 Step 4 Optional Paint the antenna See the Painting the Antenna section on page 26 Deciding on a Mounting Location The antenna s...

Страница 14: ...e the risk of electric shock refer to national and local codes for proper installation and grounding of antennas Statement 1052 Caution The fasteners and the mounting surface should be capable of maintaining a minimum pullout force of 150 pounds 68 kg to support the weight of the antenna and bracket along with the potential wind loading on the antenna Caution The pole or mast must be rigid enough ...

Страница 15: ...e as shown in Figure 5 Use a wrench to tighten the 1 4 20 x 1 25 screws on the brackets Step 4 Orient the antenna correctly so that the antenna cable exits downwards Use a wrench to loosen or tighten the fasteners at the azimuth and elevation adjustment pivots Step 5 Adjust the azimuth side to side position and elevation up and down position of the antenna Loosen the adjustment pivot bolts slightl...

Страница 16: ... bolt Two are included in the kit 3 1 4 inch stainless steel split lock washer Four are included in the kit 9 M5 x 0 8 bolt Four are included in the kit 4 5 16 inch stainless steel split lock washer Two are included in the kit 10 5 16 18 nut Two are included in the kit 5 5 16 inch stainless steel flat washer Two are included in the kit 11 Octal DART antenna cable 6 M8 stainless steel serrated wash...

Страница 17: ...GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Figure 6 Cable Restraint on the Back of the Antenna 1 Cable restraint 1 2 Stainless steel screw 1 Remove cable restraint when perpendicular cable routing is required ...

Страница 18: ...18 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Figure 7 Close Up View of the Azimuth and Elevation Adjustment Pivots ...

Страница 19: ...19 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Figure 8 Azimuth Adjustment ...

Страница 20: ...20 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Figure 9 Elevation Adjustment ...

Страница 21: ... the antenna Step 2 Mount the antenna to the wall using four 4 mm or 8 screws and fasteners through the holes on the antenna See Figure 10 Step 3 Orient the antenna correctly so that the antenna cable exits downwards Step 4 Place the cap plugs to cover the mounting holes on the antenna Step 5 Connect the antenna s 8 DART plug to the access point For the recommended cable type see the Recommended C...

Страница 22: ...a in place until the antenna is positioned at its final position Use a slotted screwdriver to tighten the screws on the hose clamps Step 4 Assemble the antenna and bracket to the flange bracket See Figure 5 Step 5 Position the antenna mounting bracket and hose clamps on the mast See Figure 11 for reference Step 6 Tighten the hose clamps until the antenna is fully secure on the mast Ensure that the...

Страница 23: ... Clamp Assembly for Pole Mounting 1 Articulating mount flange attached to the back of the antenna 4 Worm gear type hose clamp 50 135mm for mounting the assembly on a pole or mast 2 Articulating mount arm 5 Cables connecting the antenna to an access point 3 Articulating mount flange that is fastened to the pole or mast using hose clamps ...

Страница 24: ... screws of the AP Step 3 Fix the bracket to the AP using the four shoulder screws removed in Step 2 Tighten all the screws to 18 20 in lbs 2 03 2 26 Nm Step 4 Fasten the four 11 8 inch L 8 32 thread screws to fix the AP bracket module to the back of the antenna Tighten all the screws to 18 20 in lbs 2 03 2 26 Nm Step 5 Cover the four 11 8 inch L 8 32 thread screws using the caps Step 6 Fix the cab...

Страница 25: ...eel self tap screw 11 Articulating mount flange attached to the back of the AIR AP BRACKET 9 3 Mounting holes on the antenna 4 Antenna 12 1 4 20 serrated flange locknut 5 Antenna s octal DART cable 13 AIR AP BRACKET 9 6 Antenna s octal DART plug 14 The azimuth adjustment pivot 7 Access point s octal DART port 15 The elevation adjustment pivot 8 Access point 16 Mounting arm 9 Shoulder screw 17 Arti...

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Страница 27: ...27 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Cisco Bug Search Tool ...

Страница 28: ...28 Cisco Catalyst 2 4 GHz and 5 6 GHz Dual Band Polarization Diverse Directional Patch Antenna C ANT9103 Cisco Bug Search Tool ...

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