Cisco Cisco HGA9N HighGain Omni-Directional Antenna for N-Type Connectors Guía De Instalación
Quick Start Guide
Cisco Small Business
HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna
for N Type Connectors
for N Type Connectors
Package Contents
• Antenna Body
• Antenna Cable
• Lightning Protector
• Mounting Kit
• Product CD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional
antenna for N Type Connectors. The antenna and the Wireless-G
Exterior Access Point together provide 9dBi peak gain and should be
used together. This guide will help you set up and place the antenna
and the access point properly so you can achieve optimal range.
antenna for N Type Connectors. The antenna and the Wireless-G
Exterior Access Point together provide 9dBi peak gain and should be
used together. This guide will help you set up and place the antenna
and the access point properly so you can achieve optimal range.
Use the instructions in this Guide to further help you connect the 9dBi
Omni-Directional antenna to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point and
bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you
need to get the most out of the High Gain Omni-Directional antenna.
Omni-Directional antenna to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point and
bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you
need to get the most out of the High Gain Omni-Directional antenna.
Before You Begin
Make sure that you have all of the required hardware, as illustrated below, as
well as the plastic bag containing the mounting hardware.
well as the plastic bag containing the mounting hardware.
Omni-Directional Antenna Port
Lightning Protector
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Antenna Cable
Cisco Small Business WAP200E Exterior Access Point
Site Planning
Before placing and connecting the High Gain Omni-Directional antenna, you
should determine its optimum location.
should determine its optimum location.
Optimizing Range
The power of the wireless signal is strongest on the horizontal plane of the
Omni-Directional antenna. For best results, Cisco recommends placing the
Omni-Directional antenna as illustrated below. Note the strongest ranges
according to the positioning of the antenna.
Omni-Directional antenna. For best results, Cisco recommends placing the
Omni-Directional antenna as illustrated below. Note the strongest ranges
according to the positioning of the antenna.
For best results, maintain line of sight between the antenna and the access
point or wireless client. Also avoid obstacles such as trees and buildings. Place
the antenna as high as possible.
point or wireless client. Also avoid obstacles such as trees and buildings. Place
the antenna as high as possible.
Achieving Optimal Gain
Wireless coverage depends on several factors, including power,
transmission, wavelength, and distance. You can calculate the exact
coverage distance by using a formula that is described in the Cisco
Small Business HGA9N Administration Guide (see
transmission, wavelength, and distance. You can calculate the exact
coverage distance by using a formula that is described in the Cisco
Small Business HGA9N Administration Guide (see
).
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Connecting the Equipment
The general outline of a typical external antenna setup is as follows:
The lightning protector is connected to the antenna. The antenna cable is
connected to the lightning protector and then to the access point.
connected to the lightning protector and then to the access point.
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IMPORTANT: Connect the polarities correctly. The cable end with
the white tape must be connected to the Access Point.
the white tape must be connected to the Access Point.
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The bottom of the Omni-Directional antenna has a removable black
covering. Remove the black covering and attach the lightning protector
by inserting the male end of the protector into the antenna.
covering. Remove the black covering and attach the lightning protector
by inserting the male end of the protector into the antenna.
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