Cisco AIR-ANT2506 User Guide

Cisco AIR-ANT2506 Manual

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  • Cisco AIR-ANT2506 | User Guide - Page 1
    Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT2506) This document outlines the specifications, describes the omnidirectional mast mount antenna, and provides instructions for mounting it. Designed for WLAN applications in the 2.4- to 2.5-GHz frequency range, the antenna has a nominal gain
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    91 m) RG-58 11.5 in x 1.125 in. (29.2 cm x 2.8 cm) Mast, 2 in (5.08 cm) maximum 81017 H-Plane Pattern System Requirements This antenna is compatible with any 2.4-GHz Cisco Aironet radio device with an RP-TNC connector. Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT2506) 2 78-14722-03
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    3. Mount the lightning arrestor as close as possible to where the lead-in wire enters the building. 4. Drill a hole in the building's wall as close as possible to the equipment to which you will connect the lead-in cable. 78-14722-03 Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT2506) 3
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    lead-in cable can be as direct as possible. Tools and Equipment Required To install the antenna, you will need the following tools and equipment. • A standard screwdriver • A standard hose clamp (shipped with your antenna) Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT2506) 4 78-14722
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    the antenna on a mast. Step 1 Position the antenna, mounting bracket, and hose clamp on the mast as shown in figure 1. Figure 1 Antenna Mounting Details 1 Antenna 3 Hose clamp 78-14722-03 74964 1 2 3 4 2 Mounting bracket 4 Mast Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT2506) 5
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    /installation/guide/hslar.htm l Suggested Cable Cisco recommends a high-quality, low-loss cable for use with the antenna. Note The higher the frequency, the higher the loss through the cable. Also, the longer the run, the higher the loss. Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR
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    , 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 complete an electrical path through the antenna and the installer: you! 78-14722-03 Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT2506
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    at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (1005R) Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount Antenna (AIR-ANT2506) 8 78-14722
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Cisco Aironet Omnidirectional Mast Mount
Antenna (AIR-ANT2506)
This document outlines the specifications, describes the omnidirectional mast mount antenna, and
provides instructions for mounting it. Designed for WLAN applications in the 2.4- to 2.5-GHz frequency
range, the antenna has a nominal gain of 5.2 dBi and is typically mounted indoors or outdoors on a mast.
The antenna is compatible with Cisco Aironet radio products utilizing a reverse polarity TNC (RP-TNC)
connector.
The following information is provided in this document.
Technical Specifications, page 2
System Requirements, page 2
Installation Notes, page 3
Safety Precautions, page 7
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 8