NETGEAR ANT2407 - PROSAFE Indoor 7 dBi Omni-directional Antenna Installation Manual

7 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2407
Extended wireless network coverage: 400~450 M. The actual indoor range will be
affected by the local environment.
400~450 M
Note: For optimal results in extending wireless range with antenna installations, consult a
qualified professional installer service for a site survey and proper installation. For a list of
devices approved by the FCC for use with the antenna, see the NETGEAR website at
http://tools.netgear.com/legal/fcc_antennas.html.
Antenna Placement and Location
Warning: Keep the antenna 15 cm (6 in) away from
notebook computers and monitors.
To maximize coverage and performance, place the antenna within the line of sight of your
wireless devices. Minimize partitions and objects that block the line of sight if possible.
The antenna can be placed on a flat surface, wall mounted, or magnet mounted.
• If wall-mounting, place the antenna on an interior wall above cubicles (cubicles
generally include a metal foil). Ideal placement is 2 meters (6.5 feet) high.
Omni-directional
antenna ANT2407
Approximate
coverage area
• If the wireless access point, router, or gateway, is in an IT room, place the antenna
outside the room against a a wall and close to the ceiling.
The area close to, behind, or beside the antenna will be covered, because the dynamic
range of the WLAN transmitter/receiver and antenna is approximately 100 dB. Even
with 20 dB to 40 dB or attenuation, the signal strength is still strong and
communication is maintained.
• The antenna has magnets in the base, which can be used to mount it on metal cabinets,
white boards, or even the ceiling cross bars (the framework that holds the ceiling
panels up).
Magnet mounting
on a whiteboard

Installing the Antenna

Turn off your wireless access point, and connect your ANT2407 antenna. Note that the
antenna has a RP SMA female reverse connector. If your wireless access point is new,
follow the access point installation instructions. If you are upgrading an existing access
point, turn it on again.
Wireless Device with 1 Antenna
Wireless access point
Wireless Device with 2 Antennas: Replacing the Primary Antenna
Wireless access point
Wireless Device with 2 Antennas: Replacing Both
Wireless access point