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Cisco Aironet 1530 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point
Installing Antennas
External Antenna Mounting Configurations
The selection of the antenna is determined in the configuration of the product. The 1532E antennas can
be mounted on a wall, pole and/or tower mounted. Please refer to the Ordering Guide for a list of
supported antennas.
The 1532E access point supports a variety of antennas designed for outdoor use with radios operating in
the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz frequency bands. The 1532 supports the external antennas listed in the following
sections.
Cisco Aironet Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT2547V-N, AIR-ANT2547VG-N)
The Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna, referred to as a “stick” antenna, is designed for outdoor use
with Cisco Aironet Outdoor Access Points with radios operating in the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz frequency
bands (Figure 2-16). Basic operating features of the antenna are:
• Omnidirectional colinear array
• Operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands
• Gain:
–
2400–2483 MHz — 4-dBi
–
5250–5875 MHz — 7-dBi
The antenna is designed to create an omnidirectional broadcast pattern. To achieve this pattern, mount
the access point clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating element.
For detailed information on this antenna, refer to the Cisco Aironet Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antenna
(AIR-ANT2547V-N, AIR-ANT2547VG-N) document. Follow all safety precautions when installing the
antennas. For information on safety, refer to “Safety Precautions when Installing Antennas” section on
page 2-29.
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