Summary of Contents for Cisco Aironet AIR-ANT5145V-R
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Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5145V-R) This document describes the Cisco Aironet 4.5-dBi Diversity Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5145V-R), and provides instructions for mounting it. The antenna operates in the 5-GHz frequency range and is designed for use indoors. The following information is provided in this document.
System Requirements 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 utilizes reverse polarity Neil Councilman (RP-TNC) connectors. Installation Guidelines Because the antenna transmits and receives 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.
Installing the Antenna Installing the Antenna The antenna ships with a mounting bracket and the hardware required to install the antenna on a suspended ceiling. Two mounting methods are available. You can mount the antenna using standard suspended ceiling T-rail clips or you can mount the antenna using the clips attached to the antenna mounting bracket.
A pencil or suitable marker • Installing the Antenna Using T-Rail Clips Follow these steps to install the antenna using the T-rail clips. It may be helpful to refer to before you begin. Choose a location in which to install the antenna.
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Choose a location in which to install the antenna. Step 2 Remove the adjacent ceiling panels on each side of the T-rail on which the antenna is to be installed. Step 3 Cisco Aironet 4.5-dBi Low Profile Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5145V-R)
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Step 4 Step 5 Align the mounting clips with the edge of the ceiling T-rail where you want to mount the antenna. Step 6 Grasp the ceiling T-rail as closely as possible to the mounting bracket while pushing the clips securely onto the rail.
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