Page 2 - Technical Specifications
2 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Technical Specifications Antenna type 90-degree sector Operating frequency range 2400–2500 MHz Nominal input impedence 50Ω 2:1 VSWR bandwith 2400–2500 MHz Gain (including 1.5 m cable) 14 dBi Polarization Linear, ...
Page 3 - System Requirements; Safety Precautions
3 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 System Requirements This antenna is designed for use with Cisco Aironet access points and bridges but can be used with any 2.4-GHz Cisco Aironet radio device that utilizes an RP-TNC connector. Note To meet regula...
Page 4 - Installation Notes; Choosing a Mounting Location; Site Selection
4 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 4. Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Successful raising of a mast or tower is largely a matter of coordination. Each person should be assigned to a specific task, and should know w...
Page 5 - Installation Process; Assembling the Mounting Brackets
5 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Generally, the higher an antenna is above the ground, the better it performs. Good practice is to install your antenna about 5 to 10 ft (1.5 to 3 m) above the roof line and away from all power lines and obstructi...
Page 6 - Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Antenna
6 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Step 7 Install two mast mount clamps on the 4-inch ¼-20 hex head bolts as shown in Figure 1 . Step 8 Install a ¼-20 split lock washer and hex head nut on each bolt and tighten hand tight. Step 9 Go to Step 1 and ...
Page 7 - Mounting the Antenna
7 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Step 6 Use an appropriate socket or wrench to tighten the mounting bracket fasteners except the mast mount clamp fasteners. a. Use a 7/16-in socket or wrench to capture the hex head bolt while you tighten the nut...
Page 8 - Aligning the Antenna
8 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Follow these steps to mount the antenna on the mast. Make sure you follow all safety precautions that are appropriate for your installation. Step 1 Position the antenna on the mast so that the inside mast mount c...
Page 9 - Positioning the Antenna Using LED Indications
9 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 The goal when positioning a directional antenna is to align the local antenna for maximum received signal strength using the LED indications. The LEDs are convenient and easy to use. Normally, you observe a singl...
Page 10 - Grounding the Antenna
10 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 When you are using LEDs to maximize the signal, adjust the antenna until as many LEDs as possible are on and the rest are blinking as fast as possible. With all three LEDS on, the signal is good enough to suppor...
Page 11 - Suggested Cable; Obtaining Documentation
11 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Step 4 Drill a hole in the building’s wall as close as possible to the equipment to which you will connect the lead-in cable. Caution There may be wires in the wall. Make sure your drilling location is clear of ...
Page 12 - Ordering Documentation; Documentation Feedback; Obtaining Technical Assistance
12 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Documentation CD-ROM Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a Cisco Documentation CD-ROM package, which may have shipped with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated regularly a...
Page 13 - TAC Case Priority Definitions
13 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Cisco TAC Website The Cisco TAC website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The Cisco TAC website is available 24 hours a ...
Page 14 - Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
14 Cisco Aironet 14-dBi Vertically Polarized Sector Antenna (AIR-ANT2414S-R) 78-16403-01 Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources. • The Cisco Product Catalog describes...