Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 NETGEAR, Inc.
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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 ............................................................
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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 Lightning arrestor Reverse N/SMA adapter Figure 1-1 The package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna • 2-meter low loss antenna cable to connect the antenna to a lightning arrestor 1-1 v1.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 • Lightning Arrestor Note: A ground cable is not included but required for outdoor installation. The grounding cable must be equivalent or better than: AWG 10, UL 1015, Stranded, 600 V, 105 oC, green or green/yellow insulation, 2 clip of 5.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Pole Mounting Configuration R The following illustration shows the pole mount configuration option. Figure 1-2 1-3 v1.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Flat Surface Mounting Configuration This illustration shows a flat surface mount configuration. R R 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.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 • Minimize obstructions around the antenna. Ideally there shall be a visual line of sight between the ANT2409 and the client antenna(s). • High ceiling: place the ANT2409 in the center of the room installed up side down on a pole or on the ceiling with the L shape bracket.
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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. Follow the instructions in this section of the manual to install your antenna. First, Assemble and Mount the Antenna The antenna can be mounted vertically right-side-up or up-side-down. 1.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2. Securely attach the antenna cable. Make sure to use the correct cable. • Outdoors. Use the provided 2m antenna cable to connect to the lightning arrestor. A seperate antenna must be purchased to connect the antenna to the access point. • 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.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Figure 2-4 2-3 v1.
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 2meter cable. Connect the other side of the cable to the lighting arrestor as shown here.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 1. Connect the grounding cable (not included) from the lightning arrestor to the ground of the building. Grounding cable: The grounding cable must be equivalent or better than: AWG 10, UL 1015, Stranded, 600 V, 105 oC, green or green/yellow insulation, 2 clip of 5.5 mm inner diameter cramped at both ends, cable no longer than 5 meters. Warning: The lightning arrestor and appropriate ground cable must be used for outdoor installation.
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. 3. After attaching your new 9dBi antenna, reconnect your wireless device to the network and turn it on.
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 VSWR ≤ 2.0 Return loss < –10 dB Gain 9 dBi Polarization Vertical Connector type N Jack Male Dimensions 21 mm (0.8 in) max.
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 1.5 dB max. @ 2.4–2.5 GHz Connector type N plug female* 2 Max. working voltage 250 Vrms min. Minimum bend radius 25 mm (1 in) Jacket PVC Recommended coupling nut torque 229 mm.
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.
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 voltage 110V min. (voltage on upgrade ration @500V/s) Max. power rating 200 W AC current range 20 A at voltage release =1S, testing period =5S, testing duration=3 min.
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Radiation Patterns The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the elevation (vertical plane). 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 Figure 3-1 The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the Azimuth (horizontal plane). 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 Figure 3-2 3-5 v1.
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