Connecting Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-x to the Network
Connecting an Antenna to EHWIC-3G-EVDO
9
Connecting Cisco EHWIC-3G-EVDO-
x
to the Network
Note
If the desired installation site has a marginally acceptable level of radiated noise emissions, consider
using a remotely-mounted antenna, such as a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted antenna, for better radio
performance and coverage.
Supported Cisco Antennas and Cables
Table 2
lists the Cisco antennas that are supported for use on 3G wireless WAN EHWIC cards.
.
Table 2
Cisco Antennas Supported on the 3G Wireless EHWIC Cards
Cisco Part Number
Antenna Type
Maximum Gain and
Frequency Range
Description
3G-ANTM1916-CM
High-gain
ceiling-mount
omnidirectional
1.5 dBi
(806–960 MHz)
2.5 dBi
(1710–2170 MHz)
Multiband ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna.
For more information, see
Cisco Multiband
In-Building Omnidirectional Ceiling-Mount Antenna
(3G-ANTM1916-CM)
.
3G-ANTM1919D
Dipole
omnidirectional
0 dBi
(806–960 MHz)
0 dBi
(1710–2170 MHz)
This is the default antenna. Multiband dipole antenna.
For more information, see
Cisco Multiband
Swivel-Mount Dipole Antenna (3G-ANTM1919D)
.
3G-AE015-R
(Antenna Extension)
Extension base
0.8–6.0 GHz
This antenna extension is a base with a 15-foot cable
included for use with a dipole omnidirectional
antenna.
For more information, see
Cisco Single-Port Antenna
Stand for Multiband TNC Male-Terminated Portable
Antenna (Cisco 3G-AE015-R)
.
3G-AE010-R
(Antenna Extension)
Extension Base
0.8–6.0 GHz
This is the default antenna extension. This antenna
extension is a base with a 10-foot cable included for
use with dipole omnidirectional antennas.
For more information, see
Cisco Single-Port Antenna
Stand for Multiband TNC Male-Terminated Portable
Antenna (Cisco 3G-AE015-R)
. This document applies
to both 3G-AE015-R and 3G-AE010-R. The only
difference between these two products is the length of
the cable.
3G-ANTM-OUT-OM
Outdoor
Omnidirectional
+2 dBi
800/900 MHz
+4 dBi
1800/1900/2100
MHz
This is an outdoor low profile omnidirectional mast
antenna.
For more information, see
Cisco 3G Omnidirectional
Outdoor Antenna (3G-ANTM-OUT-OM)
.
3G-ANTM-OUT-LP
Low Profile Stick
Antenna
- 1.5 dBi
850, 900 MHz
- 2.5 dBi
1800, 1900, 2100
MHz
This is an omnidirectional stick antenna.
For more information, see
Cisco Multiband
Omnidirectional Panel-Mount Antenna
(3G-ANTM-OUT-LP)