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..., I-beam, or suspended ceiling cross member. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) This document outlines the specifications, describes the AIR-ANT5160V-R 6-dBi omnidirectional antenna, and provides instructions for use in this document. • Technical Specifications, page 2 • System Requirements, page 3 • Safety Precautions, page 3 • Installation Guidelines, page 4 • Installing the Antenna, page 5 • Obtaining Documentation...
..., I-beam, or suspended ceiling cross member. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) This document outlines the specifications, describes the AIR-ANT5160V-R 6-dBi omnidirectional antenna, and provides instructions for use in this document. • Technical Specifications, page 2 • System Requirements, page 3 • Safety Precautions, page 3 • Installation Guidelines, page 4 • Installing the Antenna, page 5 • Obtaining Documentation...
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...this antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can be grounded. Safety Precautions Warning Installation of all persons. For your safety, assume that utilizes a reverse polarity (RP-TNC) connector. Warning In order to comply with...more from the bodies of the antenna, please refer to help you . 78-16469-03 Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 3 Warning This equipment must be used with any 5-GHz Cisco Aironet radio device that any equipment, be aware of lightning activity. For your safety, follow...
...this antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can be grounded. Safety Precautions Warning Installation of all persons. For your safety, assume that utilizes a reverse polarity (RP-TNC) connector. Warning In order to comply with...more from the bodies of the antenna, please refer to help you . 78-16469-03 Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 3 Warning This equipment must be used with any 5-GHz Cisco Aironet radio device that any equipment, be aware of lightning activity. For your safety, follow...
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...the antenna away from metal obstructions such as heating and air-conditioning ducts, large ceiling trusses, building superstructures, and major power cabling runs. Installation Guidelines Because the antenna transmits and receives radio signals, ...they are connected. If necessary, use a metal ladder. Solid and pre-cast concrete walls limit signal penetration to three or four walls. - A thick metal wall reflects signals, causing poor penetration. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V...
...the antenna away from metal obstructions such as heating and air-conditioning ducts, large ceiling trusses, building superstructures, and major power cabling runs. Installation Guidelines Because the antenna transmits and receives radio signals, ...they are connected. If necessary, use a metal ladder. Solid and pre-cast concrete walls limit signal penetration to three or four walls. - A thick metal wall reflects signals, causing poor penetration. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V...
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... Good practice is provided that the lead-in . x 18 SS hex nuts • Four 5/16-in . Installing the Antenna Site Selection Before attempting to install your antenna, determine where you can be as short as possible. Add this length to the length of your tower...T-rail grid bracket • One bracket plate • Two internal tooth lock washers • Two #6-32 x 1/4-in . flat washers 78-16469-03 Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 5 SS Phillips machine screws • One I-beam clamp • One 1/4-in . split lock washer • One 1/4 x 20 x 1/2-in ...
... Good practice is provided that the lead-in . x 18 SS hex nuts • Four 5/16-in . Installing the Antenna Site Selection Before attempting to install your antenna, determine where you can be as short as possible. Add this length to the length of your tower...T-rail grid bracket • One bracket plate • Two internal tooth lock washers • Two #6-32 x 1/4-in . flat washers 78-16469-03 Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 5 SS Phillips machine screws • One I-beam clamp • One 1/4-in . split lock washer • One 1/4 x 20 x 1/2-in ...
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Discard the flat washer. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 6 78-16469-03 open end or box end wrench (or adjustable wrench) The following tools and equipment, which are mounting the antenna indoors, you may ... you are not provided: • Phillips head screwdriver • 7/16-in Figure 1. Remove the hex nut and flat washer from the T-rail grid bracket. Your installation may want to refer to a T-rail grid with a 7/16-in . Clamp the T-rail grid bracket onto the ceiling runner and tighten the hex nut with...
Discard the flat washer. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 6 78-16469-03 open end or box end wrench (or adjustable wrench) The following tools and equipment, which are mounting the antenna indoors, you may ... you are not provided: • Phillips head screwdriver • 7/16-in Figure 1. Remove the hex nut and flat washer from the T-rail grid bracket. Your installation may want to refer to a T-rail grid with a 7/16-in . Clamp the T-rail grid bracket onto the ceiling runner and tighten the hex nut with...
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... the wireless device. Position the base brackets on the antenna base as shown in Figure 1. See Figure 2. 78-16469-03 Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 7 Install the I -beam clamp on the U-bolt and turn them down (towards the ground or floor) so that any other way... may cause it to the top of the antenna at the cable exit. Installing the Antenna Step 6 Route the antenna cable to the...
... the wireless device. Position the base brackets on the antenna base as shown in Figure 1. See Figure 2. 78-16469-03 Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 7 Install the I -beam clamp on the U-bolt and turn them down (towards the ground or floor) so that any other way... may cause it to the top of the antenna at the cable exit. Installing the Antenna Step 6 Route the antenna cable to the...
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...Cisco recommends using a 1/2-in . Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 8 78-16469-03 Tighten the hex head bolts evenly using a coax seal (such as CoaxSeal) for outdoor connections. Remove the yellow mounting instruction label. The cable should be kept as short as the frequency increases, resulting in accordance with national electrical code instructions. Installing...the Antenna The antenna should be grounded if you are mounting it outdoors. Suggested Cable Cisco recommends a high-quality, low-loss cable for sealing outdoor connections. After the cable ...
...Cisco recommends using a 1/2-in . Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5160V-R) 8 78-16469-03 Tighten the hex head bolts evenly using a coax seal (such as CoaxSeal) for outdoor connections. Remove the yellow mounting instruction label. The cable should be kept as short as the frequency increases, resulting in accordance with national electrical code instructions. Installing...the Antenna The antenna should be grounded if you are mounting it outdoors. Suggested Cable Cisco recommends a high-quality, low-loss cable for sealing outdoor connections. After the cable ...