Site Selection - Cisco 4G-ANTM-OM-CM Manual

Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 13-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N)

Site Selection

Before attempting to install your antenna, determine where you can best place the antenna for safety and performance.
To determine a safe distance from wires, power lines, and trees:
1. Measure the height of your antenna.
2. Add this length to the length of your tower or mast and then double this total for the minimum recommended safe distance.
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 foot (1.5 to 3 m) above the roof line and away from all power lines and obstructions. Mount place your wireless device as
close to the antenna as possible, so that the lead-in cable is as short as possible.
Installing the Antenna
You can install the antenna on a pole from 1.63" to 2.3" pipe O.D. The mounting options allow the antenna to be vertically or
horizontally polarized.
Required Tools and Equipment
An installation kit is shipped with the antenna and consists of the panel antenna with adjustable mount and hardware, including:
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Antenna mount bracket
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Elevation adjustable bracket
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Azimuth adjustable bracket
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Four 1/4 in. 20x3/4 carriage bolts
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Six 1/4 in. 20 hex nuts
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Six 1/4 in. 20 spring lock washers
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Six 1/4 in. 20 flat washers
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Two pipe clamps
The following tools and equipment are not provided:
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7/16 in wrench
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5/16 in nut driver or flat head screwdriver for pipe clamps
The following sections contain typical procedures for installing the antenna on a pole. Your installation may vary. Before you
begin, refer to Figure 1.
Mounting on a Pole
To mount your antenna on a pole:
1. Remove antenna and mount kit from packaging.
2. Attach antenna mount bracket to the back of the antenna as shown applying a maximum nut-tightening torque of 55 in lbf
(6.2 Nm).
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