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Installation Guidelines CMA-331-AEN Page 63
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4.7 Antenna Specifications and Guidelines
Determine the antenna installation configuration, according to the transmission and coverage requirements and the installation
site conditions.
4.7.1 Authorized Antennas and Required Specifications
Corning ONE™ RAU (Remote Access Unit) is equipped with an Omni Directional integrated antenna; 0 dBi (15 deg. down
from horizon)
Corning ONE™ RAU5 (5 Band Remote Access Unit) requires external broadband antenna. RAU5 can be ordered with
Corning ONE preassembled external antenna enclosure.
External antennas - No limitation on any vendor of available external antennas with respect to the following requirements:
Omni Directional or Directional
Supported frequency range: wideband antennas supporting a range of 700 MHz to 2600 MHz
Gain: up to 12.5 dBi
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Return Loss: +12 dB
Number of antennas that can be connected (with cables/splitters) it is not recommended to connect more than one
antenna per connector since 1:1 connectivity is reduced with each split.
Types of couplers/splitters depends on number of splits (not recommended)
4.7.2 General Installation Guidelines
The RAU should be installed at a convenient location, free of metallic obstruction (can also be installed in plenum spaces).
Install the RAU at the designated height and tune it roughly toward the service coverage area.
Installation of this antenna must provide a minimum separation distance of 20 cm from any personnel within the area.
Cable and jumper loss is at least 2 dB.