Specifications

Cisco Aironet 10-dBi Yagi Antenna (AIR-ANT2410Y-R)

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Mounting on a Mast

Follow these instructions to mount the antenna on a mast.

Step 1 Remove the bag of hardware from the shipping carton and verify that it contains the following hardware:

a. Two V blocks

b. Two U bolts

c. Four 5/16-18 hex nuts

d. Four flat washers

e. Four spring lock washers

f. One piece of sealant wrap

Step 2 Place a U bolt around the mast and place a V block on the U bolt.

Step 3 Place the holes in the top flange of the antenna on the U bolt.

a. Make sure the antenna is positioned so that the arrow labelled V-POL is pointing up. The uncovered

drain holes will on at the bottom of the antenna radome and the covered drain holes will be on the

side.

Note The antenna ships in the vertical polarization mode. but you can mount it in the horizontal

polarization mode. See the “Changing the Polarization” section on page 8 for instructions.

Step 4 Place a spring lock washer and flat washer on each end of the U bolt

Step 5 Start a 5/16-18 hex nut on each end of the U bolt and tighten finger tight.

Step 6 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for the bottom flange of the antenna.

Step 7 Rotate the antenna until it points towards the other WLAN antenna your wireless device is to

communicate with.

Note The accuracy of the orientation should be within 15 degrees to achieve maximum gain. This is

especially important if the path length is over 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). If you use this antenna to

Connect to several terminals, aim it in the general direction of the group. If the paths are not

obstructed or are less than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers), this arrangement should work well.

Step 8 Use a 5/16-in (8-mm) wrench or suitable adjustable wrench to tighten the assembly to the mast. Tighten

the hex nuts evenly. Do not overtighten.

Step 9 Secure the antenna cable to the mast with cable ties or electrical tape.

Step 10 Remove the paper backing from the sealant tape and wrap the connectors. Start wrapping 1/2-in (13 mm)

above the top connector. Stretch the tape tight and continue wrapping to 1/2-in (13 mm) below the

bottom connector.

Step 11 Wrap the sealant tape with electrical tape.