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1. System Requirements W Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns Left Antenna Middle Antenna 0 Azimuth Plane Pattern Elevation Plane Pattern 252616 180 180 Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns Right Antenna 0 Azimuth Plane Pattern Elevation Plane Pattern 252617 180 System Requirements This antenna is designed for indoor use with any GHz Cisco Aironet radio device that uses a RP TNC connector Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANT5160NP R 78 19024 01 ae W Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Antennas which is available at http cisco com A Warning Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous For your safety follow the installation directions Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna In many of these cases the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard For your safety and to help you achieve a good installation please read and follow these safety precautions They may save your life 1 If you are installing an antenna for the first time for your own safety as well as others seek professional assistance Your Cisco sales representative can explain which mounting method
2. follow the instructions printed on the back of the antenna A Caution An orientation arrow is printed on the back of the antenna that indicates the orientation for outdoor installations You must install the antenna with the orientation arrow pointing down to prevent any water intrusion and to provide a drain for any moisture that may accumulate inside the antenna Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANT5160NP R EA 78 19024 01 Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines W Suggested Cable Cisco recommends a high quality low loss cable for use with the antenna S Note Coaxial cable loses efficiency as the frequency increases resulting in signal loss The cable should be kept as short as possible because cable length also determines the amount of signal loss the longer the run the greater the loss Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation obtaining support providing documentation feedback security guidelines and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents 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 Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANT5160NP R 78 19024 01 O7 W Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Secur
3. Apafi CISCO Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANT5160NP R This document outlines the specifications for the Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANTS5160NP R and provides instructions for mounting it The antenna operates in the 5 GHz frequency range and is designed for indoor use The following information is provided in this document e Technical Specifications page 2 e System Requirements page 3 e Safety Precautions page 4 e Installation Notes page 4 e Installing the Antenna page 5 e Obtaining Documentation Obtaining Support and Security Guidelines page 7 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA 2009 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Ms Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Antenna type 3 element MIMO patch Operating frequency range 5150 5850 MHz VSWR 2 1 or less Gain 6 dBi aE ames Polarization Linear vertical Elevation Plane Beamwidth 65 S gt Azimuth Plane Beamwidth 65 Front to back ratio gt 15 dB Length 4 in 10 16 cm Width 7 in 17 78 cm Depth 1 in 2 54 cm Cable length and type 3 ft 91 4 cm plenum rated Connector RP TNC Environment Indoor outdoor Operating temperature 22 to 158 30 to 70 Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANT5160NP R EE 78 19024 01
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5. ovided e A Phillips screwdriver Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANT5160NP R 78 19024 01 O5 W installing the Antenna e A drill e A 29 0 136 in s 45 mm drill bit for drywall installation other surfaces may require a different size e A pencil e A small mallet or hammer Mounting on a Vertical Surface Follow these steps to mount your antenna on a vertical surface This procedure describes mounting the antenna on a drywall surface If you are mounting the antenna on any other type of surface your procedure may vary slightly Step1 Determine the location where you will mount the antenna Step2 Use the antenna as a template to mark the location of the four mounting holes Step3 Use a drill and 29 drill bit to drill four holes in at the locations you marked in Step 2 Step4 Start a plastic anchor into each hole Step5 Use a mallet or small hammer to seat the anchors into the wall Step6 Align the antenna s mounting holes with the anchors Step7 Start a 8 x 11 4 screw into each antenna mounting hole Step8 Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the antenna to the wall Do not overtighten Step9 Install the end caps into the antenna mounting holes Step 10 Remove the yellow outdoor installation warning label from the antenna radome Outdoor Installations You can mount this antenna outdoors If you mount the antenna outdoors you must provide the mounting hardware For outdoor installations
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7. to use for the size and type antenna you are about to install 2 Select your installation site with safety as well as performance in mind Remember electric power lines and phone lines look alike For your safety assume that any overhead line can kill you 3 Call your electric power company Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation This is a small inconvenience considering your life is at stake 4 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 5 When installing your antenna remember a Do not use a metal ladder b Do not work on a wet or windy day c Do dress properly shoes with rubber soles and heels rubber gloves long sleeved shirt or jacket 6 If the assembly starts to drop get away from it and let it fall Remember the antenna mast cable and metal guy wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current Even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line completes an electrical path through the antenna and the installer You 7 If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line don t touch it or try to remove it yourself Call your local power company The
8. wood without degrading signal strength Signals will likely reflect off a thick metal wall and may not penetrate it at all Signals will likely reflect off a chain link fence or wire mesh spaced between 1 and 1 1 2 in 2 5 and 3 8 cm The fence acts as a harmonic reflector that blocks the signal e Install the antenna away from microwave ovens and 2 GHz cordless phones These products can cause signal interference because they operate in the same frequency range as the device to which your antenna is connected Choosing a Mounting Location The antenna should be mounted clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating elements Generally the higher an antenna is above the floor the better it performs If possible find a mounting place directly above your wireless device to ensure the lead in cable can be as short as possible Installing the Antenna You can install the antenna on any If you intend to install your antenna on another surface you must provide the appropriate hardware D Note Four mounting screws are provided to mount the antenna To ensure a safe reliable and long standing installation you must use all four screws to mount the antenna Tools and Equipment Required A mounting installation kit is shipped with the antenna and consists of the following hardware e Four 8 x 11 4 screws e Four 8 plastic anchors e Four end caps You may need the following tools and equipment which are not pr
9. y will remove it safely 8 If an accident occurs with the power lines call for qualified emergency help immediately Installation Notes Antennas transmit and receive radio signals which are susceptible to RF obstructions and common sources of interference that can reduce throughput and range of the device to which they are connected Follow these guidelines to ensure the best possible performance e Install the antenna vertically and mount it with the cables pointing towards the ground Cisco Aironet 5 GHz MIMO 6 dBi Patch Antenna AIR ANT5160NP R a 78 19024 01 Installing the Antenna W e Keep the antenna away from metal obstructions such as heating and air conditioning ducts large ceiling trusses building superstructures and major power cabling runs If necessary use a rigid conduit to lower the antenna away from these obstructions e The density of the materials used 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 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

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