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Antenna Product Portfolio for  
Cisco Aironet 802.11n Access Points
At-A-Glance
Cisco
®
 Aironet
®
(namely, the 1250 Series, 1260 Series, and 
3500e Series) require the use of external antennas to make them fully functioning units. 
Although most existing Cisco antennas can be used, 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 
, while accommodating specific deployment 
conditions, including physical layout, distance, and aesthetics. To optimize the overall 
performance of a Cisc
, it is important to understand how to maximize 
radio coverage with the appropriate antenna selection and placement. Table 1 illustrates 
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 to cover wide areas
Open office areas, hallways, conference 
rooms, outside areas
Dipole
360 degree coverage pattern. Circular 
pattern covers large areas
Carpeted space environments, classrooms, 
hallways, conference rooms.
Directional
Focused signal to direct energy in 
certain directions
Hallways, outside areas, on walls pointing 
inward to direct signals.
Omnidirectional Antennas
An omnidirectional antenna is designed to provide a 360-degree radiation pattern. This 
type of antenna is used when coverage in all directions from the antenna is required. 
Cisco provides different types of omnidirectional antennas for use in a variety of  
environments, such as retail, manufacturing, or offices. Cisco provides both dipole 
antennas and indoor/outdoor omnidirectional antennas.
Dipole Antennas
Dipole antennas provide a large, circular coverage pattern. The antennas are available 
in three different colors (white, black and gray) so that they blend better into the area in 
which they will be placed. The white and black dipole antennas can be bent in different 
angles to modify the coverage as needed. The gray dipole does not offer this option 
and is shorter than its counterparts.  If a reduced-sized dipole antenna is needed (for 
example, in an area where dipoles projecting into the space are undesirable), the gray 
dipole should be considered.  
Other applications for dipoles include large, open areas like conference rooms or 
lecture halls. Areas requiring shared coverage—in which the access point is placed in 
the middle of the room or in a hallway, such as in a hotel or medical facility—are also a 
good use for the small form-factor dipole. Because of the circular pattern of coverage 
provided by dipole antennas, rooms located directly off the hallway may receive 
coverage as well. Table 2 lists the part numbers for 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz dipole antennas.
Table 2. Dipole Antennas for Cisco Aironet 802.11n Access Points
2.4-GHz Dipole Antenna Part Numbers
Quantity Required
Color
Gain 
AIR-ANT4941,  
AIR-ANT2422DB-R* 
 
 
3
Black 
2.2 dBi
AIR-ANT2422DW-R=, 
AIR-ANT2422DW-R*
3
White 
2.2 dBi
AIR-ANT2422DG-R=,  
AIR-ANT2422DG-R*
3
Gray
2.2 dBi
AIR-ANT2422SDW-R=,  
AIR-ANT2422SDW-R* 
 
 
 
3
White (Short)
2.2 dBi
5-GHz Dipole Antenna Part Numbers
Quantity Required
Color
Gain
AIR-ANT5135D-R,  
AIR-ANT5135DB-R*
3
Black 
3.5 dBi
AIR-ANT5135DW-R=,  
AIR-ANT5135DW-R*
3
White 
3.5 dBi
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