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3. if outdoors to prevent moisture and other weathering elements from affecting performance Cisco recommends using a coax seal such as CoaxSeal for outdoor connections Silicon sealant or electrical tape are not recommended for sealing outdoor connections Grounding the Antenna Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 A Caution Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Follow these steps to ground the antenna in accordance with national electrical code instructions Use No 10 AWG copper or No 8 or larger copper clad steel or bronze wire as ground wires Securely clamp the wire to a good earth ground Secure the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit and the ground wire to the building with stand off insulators spaced from 4 ft 1 2 m to 8 ft 2 4 m apart Mount the antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where the lead in wire enters the building Drill a hole in the building s wall as close as possible to the equipment to which you will connect the lead in cable There may be wires in the wall Make sure your drilling location is clear of any obstructions or other hazards Pull the cable through the hole and form a drip loop close to where it enters the building Thoroughly waterproof the lead in area Install a lightning arrestor Connect the lead in cable to the equipment Obtaining Documentation Cisco com Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco com Cisco also provides several
4. for qualified emergency help immediately Installation Guidelines Because the antennas transmit and receive radio signals they 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 Mount the antenna to best take advantage of its propagation characteristics Mount it as high as possible and oriented so that the cables are pointing down towards the ground 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 The density of the materials used in a building s construction determines the number of walls the signal must pass through and still maintain adequate coverage Consider the following before choosing the location in which to install your antenna Dry paper and vinyl walls have very little affect on signal penetration Solid and pre cast concrete walls limit signal penetration to one or two walls without degrading coverage Concrete and wood block walls limit signal penetration to three or four walls A signal can penetrate five or six walls constructed of drywall or wood A thick metal wall causes signals to reflect causing poor penetration Install the antenna away
5. from 5 GHz cordless phones These products can cause signal interference because they operate in the same frequency range as the device your antenna is connected to Cisco Aironet 7 dBi Diversity Patch Antenna AIR ANT5170P R 78 16468 02 Installing the Antenna W Site Selection Before attempting to install your antenna determine where you can best place the antenna for safety and performance Follow these steps to determine a safe distance from wires power lines and trees Step1 Measure the height of your antenna Step2 Double this height for the minimum recommended safe distance A Caution If you are unable to maintain this safe distance stop and get professional help Generally the higher an antenna is above the ground the better it performs Good practice is to install your antenna about 5 to 10 ft 1 5 to 3 m above the roof line and away from all power lines and obstructions If possible find a mounting place directly above your wireless device so that the lead in cable can be as short as possible Installing the Antenna The antenna is designed to be installed on a flat vertical surface indoors or outdoors A mounting hardware kit is provided with the antenna Tools and Equipment Required A mounting installation kit is shipped with the antenna and consists of the following hardware Four 8 screws Four 8 plastic anchors Four flanged washers Four end caps You need the following tools a
6. Cisco SYSTEMS Cisco Aironet 7 dBi Diversity Patch Antenna AIR ANT5170P R This document outlines the specifications describes the AIR ANT5170P R 7 dBi diversity patch antenna and provides instructions for mounting it The antenna operates in the 5 GHz frequency range and is designed for use in both indoor and outdoor environments The following information is provided in this document Technical Specifications page 2 System Requirements page 3 Installation Guidelines page 4 Installing the Antenna page 5 Obtaining Documentation page 7 Documentation Feedback page 8 Cisco Product Security Overview page 8 Obtaining Technical Assistance page 9 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information page 11 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San J ose CA 95134 1706 USA Copyright 2005 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved W Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Antenna type Diversity patch Operating frequency range 5150 5850 MHz Nominal input impedance 50Q 2 1 VSWR bandwidth 5150 5850 MHz Peak gain 7 0 dBi Polarization Vertical E plane 3 dB beamwidth 50 H plane 3 dB beamwidth 70 Front to back ratio 18 dB Cable length and type 36 in 91 4 cm Plenum rated UV stable Connector type RP TNC plug Length 5 7 in 14 5 cm Width 4 3 in 10 9 cm Height 0 7 in 1 8 cm Wei
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11. ght 8 oz 0 2 kg Operating temperature 22 F 158 F 30 C range 70 C Storage temperature range 40 F 185 F 40 C 85 C Wind rating 80 mph 128 7 kph H Plane Pattern E Plane Pattern e ge ey Cisco Aironet 7 dBi Diversity Patch Antenna AIR ANT5170P R a 78 16468 02 System Requirements W System Requirements This antenna is designed for use with Cisco Aironet access points and bridges but can be used with any 5 GHz Cisco Aironet radio device that uses an RP TNC connector Safety Precautions A Warning A Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous For your safety follow the installation directions Warning A This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Warning A In order to comply with international radio frequency RF exposure limits dish antennas should be located ata minimum of 8 7 inches 22 cm or more from the bodies of all persons Other antennas should be located a minimum of 7 9 inches 20 cm or more from the bodies of all persons Warning A Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity Warning A This equipment must be grounded Never defeat the
12. ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available Warning Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come into contact with such circuits When installing the antenna take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits as they may cause serious injury or death For proper installation and grounding of the antenna please refer to national and local codes e g U S NFPA 70 National Electrical Code Article 810 in Canada Canadian Electrical Code Section 54 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 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 l
13. ines look alike For your safety assume that any overhead line can kill you 78 16468 02 Cisco Aironet 7 dBi Diversity Patch Antenna AIR ANT5170P R g HZ installation Guidelines 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 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 to 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 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 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 complete an electrical path through the antenna and the installer you 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 They will remove it safely If an accident should occur with the power lines call
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15. nd equipment which are not provided A Phillips screwdriver A drill A 3 16 in 4 7 mm drill bit for drywall installation other surfaces may require a different type and size A pencil A small mallet or hammer The following sections contain typical procedures for installing the antenna on a mast Your installation may vary Before you begin you may want to refer to Figure 1 Cisco Aironet 7 dBi Diversity Patch Antenna AIR ANT5170P R I 78 16468 02 a W installing the Antenna Mounting on a Vertical Surface Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 A 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 Determine the location in which you will mount the antenna Use the antenna as a template to mark the locations of the four mounting holes Use a drill and a 3 16 in 4 7 mm drill bit to drill four holes at the locations you marked in Step 2 Start a plastic anchor into each hole Use a mallet or small hammer to seat the anchors into the wall Install a flanged washer on each 8 screw Make sure the flange end of the washer faces out Align the antenna s mounting holes with the anchors Caution Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 A Make sure the antenna cables are pointing down towards the ground to ensure pro
16. per orientation If the antenna is not mounted properly degraded performance could result Holding the antenna in place start the 8 screw into each antenna mounting hole Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the antenna to the wall Do not overtighten Install the end caps onto the flanged washers Caution If you install additional lengths of antenna cable be sure to install a suitable strain relief The antenna may be damaged if you do not eliminate the extra weight of the cable The antenna is not designed to support the weight of a cable longer than the installed 3 ft 91 4 cm cable Antenna Cable Information amp Note amp 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 causes signal loss the longer the run the greater the loss Note The antenna cable has a 0 5 in 12 7 mm bend radius Sharply bending or crimping the cable may cause a degredation in performance The antenna terminates with a RP TNC plug after a short 3 ft 0 91 m cable The mating connector to the antenna is an appropriate RP TNC jack The connector on the opposite end will vary according to the type of equipment used Cisco Aironet 7 dBi Diversity Patch Antenna AIR ANT5170P R 78 16468 02 Obtaining Documentation W After the cable is attached to the antenna make sure that the connections are sealed
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