Cisco AIR-ANT2413P2M-N= User Manual
At-A-Glance
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Cisco® Aironet® 802.11n access points include the Cisco Aironet 1260 Series,
1600e Series, 2600e, 3500e Series, 3600e Series, and 1550 Series. These access
points require the use of external antennas to make them fully functioning units. Cisco
has developed antennas specifically designed for use with 802.11n access points
to optimize performance. This document explains the antenna options for the Cisco
Aironet 802.11n access points.
1600e Series, 2600e, 3500e Series, 3600e Series, and 1550 Series. These access
points require the use of external antennas to make them fully functioning units. Cisco
has developed antennas specifically designed for use with 802.11n access points
to optimize performance. This document explains the antenna options for the Cisco
Aironet 802.11n access points.
Flexible Options
Cisco offers a variety of antennas that provide different mounting options and coverage
patterns. Customers can select an antenna that will increase the overall efficiency
and data rates of their wireless network, while accommodating specific deployment
conditions, including physical layout, distance, and aesthetics.
patterns. Customers can select an antenna that will increase the overall efficiency
and data rates of their wireless network, while accommodating specific deployment
conditions, including physical layout, distance, and aesthetics.
To optimize the overall performance of a Cisco wireless LAN, it is important to
understand how to maximize radio coverage with the appropriate antenna selection
and placement. Table 1 describes three antenna types available for use with the
802.11n access points.
understand how to maximize radio coverage with the appropriate antenna selection
and placement. Table 1 describes three antenna types available for use with the
802.11n access points.
Table 1. Antenna Types for Cisco Aironet 802.11n Access Points
Antenna Type Description
Ideal Deployment
Omnidirectional
360-degree coverage pattern.
Circular pattern covers wide areas.
Open office areas, hallways,
conference rooms, outside areas
Dipole
360-degree coverage pattern.
Circular pattern covers large areas.
Office environments, classrooms,
hallways, conference rooms
Directional
Focused signal to direct energy in
certain directions.
Hallways, outside areas, on walls
pointing inward to direct signals
Indoor/Outdoor Omnidirectional Antennas
Omnidirectional antennas are connected to the access point via short, attached
plenum cables. The antennas can be mounted to a ceiling and provide a large, circular
coverage area. These antennas can be used both indoors and outdoors (see Table 2
for specific details for usage) and are typically mounted on a ceiling or mast-pole.
plenum cables. The antennas can be mounted to a ceiling and provide a large, circular
coverage area. These antennas can be used both indoors and outdoors (see Table 2
for specific details for usage) and are typically mounted on a ceiling or mast-pole.
Examples of places in which omnidirectional antennas are useful include warehouses,
manufacturing floors, and other large areas, as well as outdoor seating areas, such as
cafés or central gathering places for students. Omnidirectional antennas can also be
used to provide good coverage in a retail environment, both inside and outside, as well
as in areas where trucks or police cars park to upload data.
manufacturing floors, and other large areas, as well as outdoor seating areas, such as
cafés or central gathering places for students. Omnidirectional antennas can also be
used to provide good coverage in a retail environment, both inside and outside, as well
as in areas where trucks or police cars park to upload data.
Table 2. Indoor/Outdoor Omnidirectional Antennas for Cisco Aironet 1260, 3500e and 3500p
Access Points
Access Points
2.4-GHz Omnidirectional
Antenna Part Numbers
Quantity Required
Per Access Point
Description
Gain
AIR-ANT1728
3
Ceiling-mount:
indoor/outdoor
5.2 dBi
AIR-ANT2506
3
Mast-mount:
indoor/outdoor
5.2 dBi
AIR-ANT2430V-R=
1
Ceiling-mount:
indoor
3 dBi
AIR-ANT2440NV-R=
1
Wall-mount:
indoor/outdoor
4 dBi