Netgear ANT32405 – 7 dBi Omni-directional Antenna Installation Guide
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ProSafe 5dB Omni-directional Indoor 3x3 Antenna ANT32405
Package Contents
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ProSafe 5dB Omni-directional Indoor 3x3 Antenna ANT32405
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Wall-mounting kit
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Installation Guide (this guide)
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Warranty/Support card
Front View
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
(cubicles generally include a metal foil). Ideal placement is 2 meters (6.5 feet)
high.
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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.
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.
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.
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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).
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).
Omni-directional
antenna ANT32405
antenna ANT32405
Approximate
coverage area
coverage area
Connecting the Antenna
Turn off your wireless access point, and connect your ANT32405 antenna. 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 access point is new, follow the access point installation instructions. If you
are upgrading an existing access point, turn it on again.
ProSafe 5dB Omni-directional Indoor 3x3 Antenna ANT32405
Specifications
Frequency range
2.4~2.5GHz
Impedance
50 ohm
Gain
5dBi@ 2.45 GHz (excluding cable loss)
Cable loss can be up to 2dBi max
Cable loss can be up to 2dBi max
Operating temperature
–10 to 60° C (14 to 140° F)
Storage temperature
–10 to 70° C (14 to 158° F)
Humidity
95% RH
Dimensions (l x w x h)
100 x 65 x 175 mm (4 x 2.6 x 6.9 in)
Weight
237 grams (8.35 oz)
Connector
Reverse N female
Warranty
2 year