NETGEAR ProSafe ANT224D10 Installation Manual

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NETGEAR ProSafe Indoor/Outdoor 10 dB 2x2 Directional Antenna ANT224D10
Package Contents
• NETGEAR ProSafe Indoor/Outdoor 10 dB 2x2
Directional Antenna ANT224D10
• 2 lightning arrestors with 30 cm low-loss cables
• 2 reverse N/SMA adapters
• Wall mount and pole mounting hardware
• Installation Guide (this guide) and Warranty/
Support card
Ground cable is not included but is required for outdoor
installation. The grounding cable must be equivalent or
better than: AWG 10, UL 1015, Stranded, 600 V, 105 C,
green or green/yellow insulation, 2 clip of 5.5 mm inner
diameter cramped at both ends, cable no longer than 5
meters. Antenna cables are not provided, but are
required to connect to an access point (AP).
Note: For optimal results in extending wireless range, consult a qualified professional
installer service.
Antenna Placement and Location
Antenna placement dramatically affects potential coverage. Follow these guidelines to
maximize coverage:
• Place the antenna in a vertical position, connector toward the bottom.
• Minimize the obstructions in the front of the antenna. There should be a good visual line
of sight and maximum open space between the antenna and the other antenna(s).
• Outdoor point-to-point applications are bridging, repeater mode, or building-to-
building. Mount the antenna on the top of a building on a pole or on an external wall.
For building-to-building transmission you can also install antennas indoors within 10 ft.
of clean windows (no metal coating) in both buildings facing each other. Account for
30-70 % less range than outdoors.
• Indoor point to multipoint Warning: The antenna is not omnidirectional and is not
suitable for low ceilings, partial obstructions, walls, cubicles, or when large metal
objects are present.
• For best performance with indoor installation, use a short cable between the antenna
and the wireless device. Install the antenna so that it is a minimum of 50 cm (20 in.)
away from people.
First, Mount the Antenna
Wall Mounting Pole Mounting
Then, Connect the Antenna
1. Turn off your wireless access point.
2. This step is only for outdoor installation. For indoor installation, go to step 3.
a. Connect a 30 cm cable (included) to the antenna and to an RF port on the lightning
arrestor.
b. Connect the grounding cable (not included) from the lightning arrestor to the
ground of the building.
Warning: The lightning arrestor and appropriate ground cable must be used for
outdoor installation. NETGEAR does not assume any responsibility in case of
hazard resulting of non-compliance.
c. Screw the N/SMA reverse adapter onto the lightning arrestor RF port.
3. Connect a NETGEAR cable ACC-10314-01, 03,or 04 (sold separately) to the adapter.
4. Locate the primary detachable antennas on the wireless AP. Remove the antennas and
connect the other end of the NETGEAR cable to this port.
5. Reconnect your wireless device to the network and turn it on.
Indoor Connection
Antenna faces coverage
N/SMA Adapter
area. Indoors, put it 2M+
from the floor and above
NETGEAR antenna
cubicles. Do not install in
cable (sold separately)
IT rooms or rooms with
metal partitions.
Outdoor Connection
Access Point
Ethernet
NETGEAR antenna cable
(sold separately)
Antenna
Access Point
Antenna
N/SMA Lightning
Adapter Arrestor
Grounding cable 30 cm NETGEAR low-
(not provided) loss antenna cable