(–30°C to 70°C) the antenna is pointing up. See the Storage temperature range –40°F to 185°F “Outdoor Installations” section on page 6 (–40°C – 85°C) for additional information. Environment Indoor/outdoor E-Plane Pattern H-Plane Pattern Cisco Aironet 8.5-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2485P-R) 78-16941-02...
System Requirements System Requirements This antenna is designed for use with Cisco Aironet access points and bridges but can be used with any 2.4-GHz Cisco Aironet radio device that utilizes an RP-TNC connector. 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.
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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 your antenna is connected to. Install the antenna in a vertical orientation to maximize signal propagation. • Cisco Aironet 8.5-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2485P-R) 78-16941-02...
A Phillips screwdriver • A drill • • A #29 ((0.136-in (3.45 mm)) drill bit (For drywall installation, other surfaces may require a different size) A pencil • • A small mallet or hammer Cisco Aironet 8.5-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2485P-R) 78-16941-02...
After the cable is attached to the antenna, make sure that the connections are sealed (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.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, 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...
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