NETGEAR ANT2405 - 5 dBi Omni-directional Antenna Installation Manual
NETGEAR ANT2405 - 5 dBi Omni-directional Antenna Installation Manual

NETGEAR ANT2405 - 5 dBi Omni-directional Antenna Installation Manual

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Installation Guide for the
9 dBi Omni-directional
Antenna ANT2409
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
201-11248-01
April 2008

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 201-11248-01 April 2008...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Package Contents ......................1-1 Pole Mounting Configuration ..................1-3 Flat Surface Mounting Configuration ................1-4 Placement and Other Important Considerations ............1-4 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless Antenna First, Assemble and Mount the Antenna ................2-1 Now, Connect the Antenna ....................2-4 Connecting the Antenna for and Outdoor Installation ..........2-4 Connecting the Antenna for an Indoor Installation ...........2-5 Chapter 3...
  • Page 4 Publication Version 1.0, April 2008...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna. This Installation Guide provides installation instructions and guidelines for using the wireless antenna. Package Contents Reverse N/SMA Lightning adapter arrestor Figure 1-1 The package should contain the following items: •...
  • Page 6 • This Installation Guide, and a Warranty and Support Information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
  • Page 7: Pole Mounting Configuration

    Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Pole Mounting Configuration The following illustration shows the pole mount configuration option. Figure 1-2 v1.0, April 2008...
  • Page 8: Flat Surface Mounting Configuration

    Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Flat Surface Mounting Configuration This illustration shows a flat surface mount configuration. Wall Mount Figure 1-3 For wall mount installation, the L-bracket is not used. Placement and Other Important Considerations Before installing your wireless antenna, observe the placement considerations. Antenna placement dramatically affects potential coverage.
  • Page 9 Ideally, it should be located outside an IT data center or outside a room with multiple metal partitions. Use a NETGEAR antenna cable of up to 10 m length to connect the antenna to the wireless access point/router. In some situations one ANT2409 is sufficient because the multipath fading is low or acceptable and/or the client adapter wireless node provide spatial diversity.
  • Page 10 Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 v1.0, April 2008...
  • Page 11: Installing The Wireless Antenna

    Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless Antenna There are two parts to the wireless antenna installation process: • Assemble the wireless antenna for pole mount installation or flat surface mount installation. • Connect the appropriate electrical hardware depending on if the installation is indoors or outdoors.
  • Page 12 • Indoors. Use the provided N/SMA adapter with a NETGEAR cable model ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 (sold separately) to connect the antenna to the access point. Do not use the provided 2m cable, which is only for connecting to lightning arrestor in outdoor installation.
  • Page 13 Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Figure 2-4 v1.0, April 2008...
  • Page 14: Now, Connect The Antenna

    Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Now, Connect the Antenna The instructions below cover outdoor and indoor installations. Connecting the Antenna for and Outdoor Installation 1. Turn off your wireless unit. 2. In the procedure “Pole Mounting Configuration” on page 1-3, the antenna should have been assembled for outdoor installation using the provided 2- meter cable.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Antenna For An Indoor Installation

    03, 04 or 05 (sold separately) to the adapter. 3. Locate the primary detachable antenna on the wireless access point. Remove the antenna and connect the other end of the NETGEAR cable ACC-10314- 01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 to this port.
  • Page 16 Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2. Locate the primary detachable antenna. Remove the antenna and connect the other end of NETGEAR cable ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 to this port. (provided) Figure 2-6 Note: On access points with two antennas, if you are only replacing one antenna, be sure to replace the primary antenna and do not remove the secondary antenna.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Chapter 3 Specifications This chapter provides specifications. Wireless Antenna and Mounting Assembly The following table shows specifications for the antenna and mounting assembly. Table 3-1. Wireless Antenna and Mounting Assembly Illustration Usage Outdoors and Indoors Frequency range 2400–2485 MHz Type Omnidirectional Impedance 50 Ohms nominal...
  • Page 18: Meter Antenna Cable

    Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2 Meter Antenna Cable The following table shows the specifications for the 2 meter antenna cable. Table 3-2. 2 Meter Antenna Cable Specifications Frequency range 0–3 GHz VSWR 1.5: 1 max. Cable type CFD200 (coaxial cable) Transmission loss...
  • Page 19: N/Sma Adaptor Accessory

    Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 N/SMA Adaptor Accessory The following table shows the specifications for the N/SMA adapter accessory. Table 3-3. 2 N/SMA Adapter Accessory Illustration Specifications Frequency range 0–3 GHz VSWR 1.5:1 max. Connector type N Plug female to SMA Jack Male Insulation resistance 5000 MOhms...
  • Page 20: Lightning Arrestor Specifications

    Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Lightning Arrestor Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the lightning arrestor. Table 3-4. Lightning Arrestor Illustration Specifications Frequency range 0–6 GHz VSWR 1.5:1 max. Insertion loss 1.3 dB Max Impulse breakdown 110V min.
  • Page 21: Radiation Patterns

    Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Radiation Patterns The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the elevation (vertical plane). Figure 3-1 The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the Azimuth (horizontal plane). Figure 3-2 v1.0, April 2008...
  • Page 22 Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 v1.0, April 2008...
  • Page 24 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA April 2008...

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