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... Antenna Pattern for Radio Waves 5 Optimizing Range 7 Placing the Omni-Directional Antenna 8 Using the Omni-Directional Antenna 8 How to Achieve Optimal Gain 9 Distance Calculation Examples 10 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna 11 The Omni-Directional Antenna Port 11 Antenna Cable 12 The Lightning Protector (Surge Arrestor) 13 Mounting Kit 13 Chapter 3: Connecting the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna 14 Appendix A: Product Specifications 20 Appendix B: Where to Go From Here 22 Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide...
... Antenna Pattern for Radio Waves 5 Optimizing Range 7 Placing the Omni-Directional Antenna 8 Using the Omni-Directional Antenna 8 How to Achieve Optimal Gain 9 Distance Calculation Examples 10 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna 11 The Omni-Directional Antenna Port 11 Antenna Cable 12 The Lightning Protector (Surge Arrestor) 13 Mounting Kit 13 Chapter 3: Connecting the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna 14 Appendix A: Product Specifications 20 Appendix B: Where to Go From Here 22 Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide...
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... need to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point and bridge your different networks. WARNING This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna. Wash hands after handling. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 4 About This Document Preface Thank you can achieve optimal range. The Antenna and the Cisco WAP200E Wireless-G Exterior Access Point together provide 9dBi peak gain and should be used together. This guide will help you connect...
... need to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point and bridge your different networks. WARNING This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna. Wash hands after handling. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 4 About This Document Preface Thank you can achieve optimal range. The Antenna and the Cisco WAP200E Wireless-G Exterior Access Point together provide 9dBi peak gain and should be used together. This guide will help you connect...
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Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 5 1 Planning Your Wireless Antenna Coverage The following sections describe how to plan your wireless antenna coverage: • The Antenna Pattern for Radio Waves, page 5 • Optimizing Range, page 7 • Placing the Omni-Directional Antenna, page 8 • Using the Omni-Directional Antenna, page 8 • How to Achieve Optimal Gain, page 9 • Distance Calculation Examples, page 10 The Antenna Pattern for Radio Waves The power of the wireless signal...
Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 5 1 Planning Your Wireless Antenna Coverage The following sections describe how to plan your wireless antenna coverage: • The Antenna Pattern for Radio Waves, page 5 • Optimizing Range, page 7 • Placing the Omni-Directional Antenna, page 8 • Using the Omni-Directional Antenna, page 8 • How to Achieve Optimal Gain, page 9 • Distance Calculation Examples, page 10 The Antenna Pattern for Radio Waves The power of the wireless signal...
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1 Optimizing Range The power of the wireless signal is strongest on the horizontal plane of the Antenna. Figure 3 Placing the Omni-Directional Antenna for Optimum Range Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 7 In the figure, note the strongest ranges according to the positioning of the OmniDirectional Antenna. For best results, Cisco recommends placing the Omni-Directional Antenna as illustrated in the next figure.
1 Optimizing Range The power of the wireless signal is strongest on the horizontal plane of the Antenna. Figure 3 Placing the Omni-Directional Antenna for Optimum Range Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 7 In the figure, note the strongest ranges according to the positioning of the OmniDirectional Antenna. For best results, Cisco recommends placing the Omni-Directional Antenna as illustrated in the next figure.
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... any wireless adapter) to the access point. • Repeater mode-The Omni-Directional Antenna and access point can place the access point. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 8 If you can see the receiver antenna, then you can repeat wireless signals from one main access point. The main access point connects to the path between two antennas, because they can achieve the same antenna gain by using the internal directional antenna from the main access point. You can reduce signal power. Keep...
... any wireless adapter) to the access point. • Repeater mode-The Omni-Directional Antenna and access point can place the access point. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 8 If you can see the receiver antenna, then you can repeat wireless signals from one main access point. The main access point connects to the path between two antennas, because they can achieve the same antenna gain by using the internal directional antenna from the main access point. You can reduce signal power. Keep...
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... (compared to speed of the access point and the Omni-Directional Antenna and using the equation below. The product of λ and frequency equals to free space) in dBm or dB. You can calculate exact coverage distance by gathering the specifications of light (c). LinkBudget is the transmitted power. In this Omni-Directional Antenna). λ is the wavelength of your Omni-Directional Antenna and access point. For example, 18dBm for 11Mbps. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 9
... (compared to speed of the access point and the Omni-Directional Antenna and using the equation below. The product of λ and frequency equals to free space) in dBm or dB. You can calculate exact coverage distance by gathering the specifications of light (c). LinkBudget is the transmitted power. In this Omni-Directional Antenna). λ is the wavelength of your Omni-Directional Antenna and access point. For example, 18dBm for 11Mbps. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 9
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...the specifications of objects in relation to the access point to client device or between the two access points. We use the information in the tables below to include radio wave attenuations from an access point, the data rate will fall back to place the Omni-Directional Antenna ... the coverage distance. Link budget is set to 10dB to determine how you can use 9dBi peak antenna gain and assume 0dBi antenna gain at the client device. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 10 Therefore, when a client device moves further away from different types of the access point into the formula as...
...the specifications of objects in relation to the access point to client device or between the two access points. We use the information in the tables below to include radio wave attenuations from an access point, the data rate will fall back to place the Omni-Directional Antenna ... the coverage distance. Link budget is set to 10dB to determine how you can use 9dBi peak antenna gain and assume 0dBi antenna gain at the client device. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 10 Therefore, when a client device moves further away from different types of the access point into the formula as...
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Figure 4 Omni-Directional Antenna Port Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 11 For installation purposes, it is important to note that come with the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna and contains the following sections: • The Omni-Directional Antenna Port, page 11 • Antenna Cable, page 12 • The Lightning Protector (Surge Arrestor), page 13 • Mounting Kit, page 13 The Omni-Directional Antenna Port The Omni-Directional Antenna has only one port in the tip closer to the...
Figure 4 Omni-Directional Antenna Port Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 11 For installation purposes, it is important to note that come with the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna and contains the following sections: • The Omni-Directional Antenna Port, page 11 • Antenna Cable, page 12 • The Lightning Protector (Surge Arrestor), page 13 • Mounting Kit, page 13 The Omni-Directional Antenna Port The Omni-Directional Antenna has only one port in the tip closer to the...
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2 Antenna Cable One six-foot low-loss antenna cable is included with this product and is marked with white tape connects to the access point. Figure 5 Antenna Cable Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 12 The connector with white tape. Note that the two connectors have different polarities and one connector is used to connect the Omni-Directional Antenna to the access point.
2 Antenna Cable One six-foot low-loss antenna cable is included with this product and is marked with white tape connects to the access point. Figure 5 Antenna Cable Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 12 The connector with white tape. Note that the two connectors have different polarities and one connector is used to connect the Omni-Directional Antenna to the access point.
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Figure 6 Lightning Protector Mounting Kit A kit including U-clamps, nuts, washers, and screws are provided to equipment. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 13 Although it is not required, Cisco recommends using the lightning protector to help prevent damage to mount the Omni-Directional Antenna. The lightning protector screws into the end of the Antenna. 2 The Lightning Protector (Surge Arrestor) The lightning protector is used to protect your 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna when it is used in an outdoor environment.
Figure 6 Lightning Protector Mounting Kit A kit including U-clamps, nuts, washers, and screws are provided to equipment. Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 13 Although it is not required, Cisco recommends using the lightning protector to help prevent damage to mount the Omni-Directional Antenna. The lightning protector screws into the end of the Antenna. 2 The Lightning Protector (Surge Arrestor) The lightning protector is used to protect your 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna when it is used in an outdoor environment.
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3 Connecting the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. STEP 1 Make sure you have all of the hardware displayed below, including a plastic bag containing the mounting hardware. Figure 7 Omni-Directional Antenna Port Figure 8 Lightning Protector Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 14 The following figures are found in a typical external Omni-Directional Antenna setup.
3 Connecting the High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna This chapter explains how to mount and connect the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. STEP 1 Make sure you have all of the hardware displayed below, including a plastic bag containing the mounting hardware. Figure 7 Omni-Directional Antenna Port Figure 8 Lightning Protector Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 14 The following figures are found in a typical external Omni-Directional Antenna setup.
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3 Figure 9 Antenna Cable Figure 10 Exterior Access Point STEP 2 Obtain a location for Radio Waves" on page 5 . The location should contain the following items. Items are numbered to correspond with the wall mount example in Figure 11. 1. Sticker-2 pcs Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 15 For detailed information about adjusting the 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna for your application, see "The Antenna Pattern for the 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna. Omni-Directional Antenna-1 pc 2. STEP 3 Determine whether...
3 Figure 9 Antenna Cable Figure 10 Exterior Access Point STEP 2 Obtain a location for Radio Waves" on page 5 . The location should contain the following items. Items are numbered to correspond with the wall mount example in Figure 11. 1. Sticker-2 pcs Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 15 For detailed information about adjusting the 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna for your application, see "The Antenna Pattern for the 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna. Omni-Directional Antenna-1 pc 2. STEP 3 Determine whether...
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Holder-1 pc 5. Washers-4 pcs 6. Screws-4 pcs Figure 11 Wall Mount Example 3 Pole Mounting Your pole mounting package should contain the following items. Items are numbered to correspond with the wall mount example in Figure 12. 1. Holder-1 pc Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 16 Plastic Fixings-4 pcs 4. Omni-Directional Antenna-1 pc 2. Hose clamp-2 pcs 3. 3.
Holder-1 pc 5. Washers-4 pcs 6. Screws-4 pcs Figure 11 Wall Mount Example 3 Pole Mounting Your pole mounting package should contain the following items. Items are numbered to correspond with the wall mount example in Figure 12. 1. Holder-1 pc Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 16 Plastic Fixings-4 pcs 4. Omni-Directional Antenna-1 pc 2. Hose clamp-2 pcs 3. 3.
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Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 17 Washers-4 pcs 5. Screw nuts-4 pcs Figure 12 Pole Mount Example 3 STEP 4 The bottom of the protector into the Antenna. Remove the black covering and attach the lightning protector as illustrated below by inserting the male end of the Omni-Directional Antenna has a removable black covering. 4.
Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 17 Washers-4 pcs 5. Screw nuts-4 pcs Figure 12 Pole Mount Example 3 STEP 4 The bottom of the protector into the Antenna. Remove the black covering and attach the lightning protector as illustrated below by inserting the male end of the Omni-Directional Antenna has a removable black covering. 4.
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Figure 13 Connect the Lightning Protector to the Antenna 3 Figure 14 Connect the Cable to the Lightning Protector Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 18
Figure 13 Connect the Lightning Protector to the Antenna 3 Figure 14 Connect the Cable to the Lightning Protector Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 18
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... are mounting to a base (not included), make sure the base is complete. Congratulations! Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 19 The connection is secure. Figure 15 Connect the Access Point to the Cable STEP 6 If you are mounting to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. 3 STEP 5 Attach the male end of clearance from the ground. You can begin using the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna. As discussed previously, the pole must give the antenna at...
... are mounting to a base (not included), make sure the base is complete. Congratulations! Cisco HGA9N Administration Guide 19 The connection is secure. Figure 15 Connect the Access Point to the Cable STEP 6 If you are mounting to the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point. 3 STEP 5 Attach the male end of clearance from the ground. You can begin using the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna. As discussed previously, the pole must give the antenna at...
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A Product Specifications The table below contains product specifications for the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna. Specification Model Ports Cabling Type Frequency Range Peak Gain VSWR Polarization HPBW / horizontal HPBW / vertical Impedance Range Dimensions Description HGA9N 1 N-type female connector Coax - 50 Ohm impedance 2400 MHz - 2500 MHz 9 dBi 1.92: 1 Max Linear, vertical 360º 11º 50 Ohms Maximum Outdoor range: • 0.88 km (0.55 mi) at 11 Mbps...
A Product Specifications The table below contains product specifications for the Cisco HGA9N High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna. Specification Model Ports Cabling Type Frequency Range Peak Gain VSWR Polarization HPBW / horizontal HPBW / vertical Impedance Range Dimensions Description HGA9N 1 N-type female connector Coax - 50 Ohm impedance 2400 MHz - 2500 MHz 9 dBi 1.92: 1 Max Linear, vertical 360º 11º 50 Ohms Maximum Outdoor range: • 0.88 km (0.55 mi) at 11 Mbps...
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