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... the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to comply with EU emissions, health standards and regulations. All rights reserved. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice In the U.S., the ANT2409 antenna should only be used with it. Antenna installation must comply with EU regulations. Please...
... the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to comply with EU emissions, health standards and regulations. All rights reserved. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice In the U.S., the ANT2409 antenna should only be used with it. Antenna installation must comply with EU regulations. Please...
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Package Contents ...1-1 Pole Mounting Configuration 1-3 Flat Surface Mounting Configuration 1-4 Placement and Other Important Considerations 1-4 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless Antenna First, Assemble and Mount the Antenna 2-1 Now, Connect the Antenna 2-4 Connecting the Antenna for and Outdoor Installation 2-4 Connecting the Antenna for an Indoor Installation 2-5 Chapter 3 Specifications Wireless Antenna and Mounting Assembly 3-1 2 Meter Antenna Cable 3-2 N/SMA Adaptor Accessory 3-3 Lightning Arrestor Specifications 3-4 Radiation Patterns ...3-5 ...
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Package Contents ...1-1 Pole Mounting Configuration 1-3 Flat Surface Mounting Configuration 1-4 Placement and Other Important Considerations 1-4 Chapter 2 Installing the Wireless Antenna First, Assemble and Mount the Antenna 2-1 Now, Connect the Antenna 2-4 Connecting the Antenna for and Outdoor Installation 2-4 Connecting the Antenna for an Indoor Installation 2-5 Chapter 3 Specifications Wireless Antenna and Mounting Assembly 3-1 2 Meter Antenna Cable 3-2 N/SMA Adaptor Accessory 3-3 Lightning Arrestor Specifications 3-4 Radiation Patterns ...3-5 ...
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Package Contents Lightning arrestor Reverse N/SMA adapter Figure 1-1 The package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna • 2-meter low loss antenna cable to connect the antenna to a lightning arrestor 1-1 v1.0, April 2008 This Installation Guide provides installation instructions and guidelines for purchasing the NETGEAR 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna. Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for using the wireless antenna.
Package Contents Lightning arrestor Reverse N/SMA adapter Figure 1-1 The package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna • 2-meter low loss antenna cable to connect the antenna to a lightning arrestor 1-1 v1.0, April 2008 This Installation Guide provides installation instructions and guidelines for purchasing the NETGEAR 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna. Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for using the wireless antenna.
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.... 1-2 v1.0, April 2008 Please check the NETGEAR website at http://www.NETGEAR.com/go /antennas_fcc for outdoor installation. For Europe, use of any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in extending wireless range with it. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 • Lightning Arrestor Note: A ground cable is sold separately.
.... 1-2 v1.0, April 2008 Please check the NETGEAR website at http://www.NETGEAR.com/go /antennas_fcc for outdoor installation. For Europe, use of any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in extending wireless range with it. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 • Lightning Arrestor Note: A ground cable is sold separately.
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Figure 1-2 1-3 v1.0, April 2008 R Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Pole Mounting Configuration The following illustration shows the pole mount configuration option.
Figure 1-2 1-3 v1.0, April 2008 R Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Pole Mounting Configuration The following illustration shows the pole mount configuration option.
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... not used. Wall Mount Figure 1-3 For wall mount installation, the L-bracket is OK. • Place the antenna in a vertical position. Antenna placement dramatically affects potential coverage. Placement and Other Important Considerations Before installing your wireless antenna, observe the placement considerations. R R Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Flat Surface Mounting Configuration This illustration shows a flat surface mount configuration. Follow these guidelines to maximize coverage: • Place the antenna in the middle of the coverage zone...
... not used. Wall Mount Figure 1-3 For wall mount installation, the L-bracket is OK. • Place the antenna in a vertical position. Antenna placement dramatically affects potential coverage. Placement and Other Important Considerations Before installing your wireless antenna, observe the placement considerations. R R Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Flat Surface Mounting Configuration This illustration shows a flat surface mount configuration. Follow these guidelines to maximize coverage: • Place the antenna in the middle of the coverage zone...
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... RF ports. Wood building -- more loss - Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 • Minimize obstructions around the antenna. This latter is applicable only if the wireless device has two RF ports. • NOTE: Ground cable is not provided but is low or acceptable. Reinforced concrete -- In most loss • The best performance is achieved with a 5.5 mm inner diameter...
... RF ports. Wood building -- more loss - Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 • Minimize obstructions around the antenna. This latter is applicable only if the wireless device has two RF ports. • NOTE: Ground cable is not provided but is low or acceptable. Reinforced concrete -- In most loss • The best performance is achieved with a 5.5 mm inner diameter...
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Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 1-6 v1.0, April 2008
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 1-6 v1.0, April 2008
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..., Assemble and Mount the Antenna The antenna can be mounted vertically right-side-up or up-side-down. 1. Follow the instructions in the following illustration: Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, April 2008 Assemble the antenna as shown in this section of the manual to the wireless antenna installation process: • Assemble the wireless antenna for pole mount installation or flat surface mount installation. • Connect the appropriate electrical hardware depending on if the installation is indoors or outdoors.
..., Assemble and Mount the Antenna The antenna can be mounted vertically right-side-up or up-side-down. 1. Follow the instructions in the following illustration: Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.0, April 2008 Assemble the antenna as shown in this section of the manual to the wireless antenna installation process: • Assemble the wireless antenna for pole mount installation or flat surface mount installation. • Connect the appropriate electrical hardware depending on if the installation is indoors or outdoors.
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... 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2. The antenna can be purchased to connect the antenna to the access point. Installation Guide for connecting to lightning arrestor in the following illustrations. A seperate antenna must be pole mounted, wall mounted, or flat-surface mounted. Do not use the correct cable. • Outdoors. Use the provided N/SMA adapter with a NETGEAR cable model ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 (sold separately) to connect the antenna to the access point. • Indoors.
... 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2. The antenna can be purchased to connect the antenna to the access point. Installation Guide for connecting to lightning arrestor in the following illustrations. A seperate antenna must be pole mounted, wall mounted, or flat-surface mounted. Do not use the correct cable. • Outdoors. Use the provided N/SMA adapter with a NETGEAR cable model ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 (sold separately) to connect the antenna to the access point. • Indoors.
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Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Figure 2-4 2-3 v1.0, April 2008
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Figure 2-4 2-3 v1.0, April 2008
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Connecting the Antenna for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Now, Connect the Antenna The instructions below cover outdoor and indoor installations. Figure 2-5 2-4 v1.0, April 2008 Turn off your wireless unit. 2. Connect the other side of the cable to either of the two RF ports on page 1-3, the antenna should have been assembled for outdoor installation using the provided 2meter cable. You can connect the cable to the lighting arrestor as shown here. In...
Connecting the Antenna for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Now, Connect the Antenna The instructions below cover outdoor and indoor installations. Figure 2-5 2-4 v1.0, April 2008 Turn off your wireless unit. 2. Connect the other side of the cable to either of the two RF ports on page 1-3, the antenna should have been assembled for outdoor installation using the provided 2meter cable. You can connect the cable to the lighting arrestor as shown here. In...
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... been used for outdoor installation. Warning: The lightning arrestor and appropriate ground cable must be equivalent or better than 5 meters. Remove the antenna and connect the other end of the building. Connecting the Antenna for an Indoor Installation In the procedure "First, Assemble and Mount the Antenna" on page 2-1, the antenna should not have been assembled for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 1. To connect the antenna: 1. Turn off your wireless device to the antenna. NETGEAR...
... been used for outdoor installation. Warning: The lightning arrestor and appropriate ground cable must be equivalent or better than 5 meters. Remove the antenna and connect the other end of the building. Connecting the Antenna for an Indoor Installation In the procedure "First, Assemble and Mount the Antenna" on page 2-1, the antenna should not have been assembled for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 1. To connect the antenna: 1. Turn off your wireless device to the antenna. NETGEAR...
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After attaching your new 9dBi antenna, reconnect your wireless device to replace the primary antenna and do not remove the secondary antenna. 3. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2. Remove the antenna and connect the other end of NETGEAR cable ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 to this port. (provided) Figure 2-6 Note: On access points with two antennas, if you are only replacing one antenna, be sure to the network and turn it on. 2-6 v1.0, April 2008 Locate the primary detachable antenna.
After attaching your new 9dBi antenna, reconnect your wireless device to replace the primary antenna and do not remove the secondary antenna. 3. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2. Remove the antenna and connect the other end of NETGEAR cable ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 to this port. (provided) Figure 2-6 Note: On access points with two antennas, if you are only replacing one antenna, be sure to the network and turn it on. 2-6 v1.0, April 2008 Locate the primary detachable antenna.
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... Antenna color Antenna weight Rust proof Water UV Temperature, humidity Outdoors and Indoors 2400-2485 MHz Omnidirectional 50 Ohms nominal ≤ 2.0 < -10 dB 9 dBi Vertical N Jack Male 21 mm (0.8 in ) max. Water resistant UV resistant -30oC to +80 oC (-22 oF to 176 oF), 20 to 90% RH 3-1 v1.0, April 2008 Wireless Antenna and Mounting Assembly The following table shows specifications...
... Antenna color Antenna weight Rust proof Water UV Temperature, humidity Outdoors and Indoors 2400-2485 MHz Omnidirectional 50 Ohms nominal ≤ 2.0 < -10 dB 9 dBi Vertical N Jack Male 21 mm (0.8 in ) max. Water resistant UV resistant -30oC to +80 oC (-22 oF to 176 oF), 20 to 90% RH 3-1 v1.0, April 2008 Wireless Antenna and Mounting Assembly The following table shows specifications...
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... to 10.0 in lbs) 2.5 kg* (5.5 lbs) min. working voltage Minimum bend radius Jacket Recommended coupling nut torque Coupling nut retention force Connector body & contact Insulation Operating temperature/humidity Transportation temperature/humidity Storage temperature/humidity Waterproof RoHS compliant UV 0-3 GHz 1.5: 1 max. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2 Meter Antenna Cable The following table shows the specifications for the 2 meter antenna cable.
... to 10.0 in lbs) 2.5 kg* (5.5 lbs) min. working voltage Minimum bend radius Jacket Recommended coupling nut torque Coupling nut retention force Connector body & contact Insulation Operating temperature/humidity Transportation temperature/humidity Storage temperature/humidity Waterproof RoHS compliant UV 0-3 GHz 1.5: 1 max. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 2 Meter Antenna Cable The following table shows the specifications for the 2 meter antenna cable.
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Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 N/SMA Adaptor Accessory The following table shows the specifications for the N/SMA adapter accessory. N Plug female to SMA Jack Male Insulation resistance 5000 MOhms Center contact resistance 6 mOhms Outer contact resistance 2 mOhms Working voltage 500 V Impedance 50 ± 5 Ohm Body & center contacts Insulation Gasket Storage & operating temperature Waterproof Brass PTFE Silicone Rubber -30°C to...
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 N/SMA Adaptor Accessory The following table shows the specifications for the N/SMA adapter accessory. N Plug female to SMA Jack Male Insulation resistance 5000 MOhms Center contact resistance 6 mOhms Outer contact resistance 2 mOhms Working voltage 500 V Impedance 50 ± 5 Ohm Body & center contacts Insulation Gasket Storage & operating temperature Waterproof Brass PTFE Silicone Rubber -30°C to...
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... 2008 power rating 1.5:1 max. 1.3 dB Max 110V min. (voltage on upgrade ration @500V/s) 200 W AC current range Pulse current range Impedence 20 A at voltage release =1S, testing period =5S, testing duration=3 min., per test 200 A (at 10/1000us, wave=300, testing duration=3 min., per test 50 Ohms Insulation resistance 1000 MOhms Max. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409...
... 2008 power rating 1.5:1 max. 1.3 dB Max 110V min. (voltage on upgrade ration @500V/s) 200 W AC current range Pulse current range Impedence 20 A at voltage release =1S, testing period =5S, testing duration=3 min., per test 200 A (at 10/1000us, wave=300, testing duration=3 min., per test 50 Ohms Insulation resistance 1000 MOhms Max. Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409...
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Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Radiation Patterns The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the elevation (vertical plane). 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 Figure 3-1 The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the Azimuth (horizontal plane). 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 Figure 3-2 3-5 v1.0, April 2008
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 Radiation Patterns The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the elevation (vertical plane). 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 Figure 3-1 The following illustration shows the radiation pattern for the Azimuth (horizontal plane). 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 Figure 3-2 3-5 v1.0, April 2008
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Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 3-6 v1.0, April 2008
Installation Guide for the 9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna ANT2409 3-6 v1.0, April 2008