Table of Contents
Advertisement
Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi
Directional Antenna
(AIR-ANT2588P3M-N)
This describes the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2588P3M-N 2.4/5-GHz 8-dBi 3-port directional antenna with N-connectors,
and provides specifications and mounting instructions. The antenna operates in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency
bands and is designed for outdoor use.
These topics are discussed:
Technical Specifications, page 1
Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns, page 3
System Requirements, page 4
Safety Precautions, page 4
Installation Guidelines, page 5
Installing the Antenna, page 6
Technical Specifications
Cisco Systems, Inc.
www.cisco.com
1
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2588P3M-N
Summary of Contents for Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2588P3M-N
-
Page 1: Technical Specifications
Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) This describes the Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT2588P3M-N 2.4/5-GHz 8-dBi 3-port directional antenna with N-connectors, and provides specifications and mounting instructions. The antenna operates in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands and is designed for outdoor use. - Page 2 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Technical Specifications Antenna type 3-element dual-polarized patch Operating frequency range 2400–2500 MHz 5150–5900 MHz Nominal input impedance 50 Ohms VSWR 2:1 or less Peak gain 8 dBi (both bands) Polarization Linear, Dual Elevation Plane 3-dB Beamwidth 30°...
- Page 3 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns 2.4 GHz Band - Horizontal Polarization 5 GHz Band - Horizontal Polarization 2.4 GHz Band - Vertical Polarization 5 GHz Band - Vertical Polarization...
-
Page 4: System Requirements
System Requirements System Requirements This antenna is designed for outdoor use with any Cisco Aironet access point that requires three (3) dual-band antennas. Safety Precautions Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Antennas, which is available at http://www.cisco.com. -
Page 5: Site Selection
Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Installation Guidelines 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... -
Page 6: Installing The Antenna
Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Installing the Antenna 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. Tools and Equipment Required ... - Page 7 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Installing the Antenna Figure 1 Attaching Antenna Mount Bracket Antenna Antenna mount bracket Stud nut Attach elevation adjustable bracket as shown and loosely secure hardware.
- Page 8 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Installing the Antenna Figure 2 Attach elevation adjustable bracket Elevation adjustable bolt Elevation adjustable bracket Lock washer Hex nut 1/4-in. flat washer Attach azimuth adjustable bracket to pipe routing band clamps as shown. Tighten the pipe clamps to a torque of...
- Page 9 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Installing the Antenna Figure 3 Attaching Azimuth Adjustable Bracket Pipe clamps Azimuth adjustable bracket Attach the antenna assembly to the azimuth adjustable bracket on pipe.
- Page 10 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Installing the Antenna Figure 4 Attaching Antenna Assembly Azimuth adjustment bolt 1/4-in. flat washer Lock washer Hex nut Adjust the position of the antenna to the desired azimuth and elevation angles and tighten all pivot hardware (2 places) to a maximum torque of 30 in-lbf (3.4 Nm).
- Page 11 Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz 8-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2588P3M-N) Installing the Antenna Figure 5 Wall Mounting Figure 6 shows, in inches, the distance between the bracket mounting holes. Figure 6 Distance Between Bracket Mounting Holes 2.44 3.27 Attach antenna assembly to azimuth bracket, as shown in...
-
Page 12: Antenna Cable Information
Antenna Cable Information The antenna is to be used with the Cisco 1552E access point. The port-to-port designations are as follows: port A of the antenna must be connected to port 4 of the access point, port B of the antenna must be connected to port 6 of the access point, and port C of the antenna must be connected to port 5 of the access point. - Page 13 IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
- Page 14 All printed copies and duplicate soft copies of this document are considered uncontrolled. See the current online version for the latest version. Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices.