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For antenna installation information, refer to the respective antenna guide. Important safety

information is included in each antenna guide.

Available antennas

Only the following antennas are approved for use with the AP. Compatible indoor antennas are

shown only for those who choose to install an AP in an indoor location.

NOTE: For indoor installations, indoor antennas can be used with the AP; however, RP-SMA to

standard N connector adapters (not supplied) are required to connect indoor antennas to the AP.

Table 2 AP Available Antennas

ElementsUseGainBandTypePart

3Outdoor6dBi2.4GHzOmni-directionalJ9719A

3Outdoor8dBi5GHzOmni-directionalJ9720A

3Outdoor8/10.7dBi2.4/5GHzNarrow Beam SectorJ9169A

3Outdoor10.9/13.5dBi2.4/5GHzDirectionalJ9170A

3Indoor3/4dBi2.4/5GHzOmni-directionalJ9171A

6Indoor2.5/6dBi2.4/5GHzOmni-directionalJ9659A

WARNING! When using the AP outdoors, you must ensure that a lightning arrester is used on

each antenna connector (total of six). Lightening Arresters (not supplied) are available from HP

(J8996A).

CAUTION: Depending on the country of use, the antenna selected, and your radio settings, it

may be mandatory to reduce the radio transmission power level to maintain regulatory compliance.

For specific power limits for your country, consult the HP MSM466-R External Antenna RF Power-level

Setting Guide available from www.hp.com/support/manuals (search for your antenna).

NOTE: The J9169A Narrow Beam Sector Antenna and the J9170A Directional Antenna are not

certified for use with the MSM466-R (J9717A) (Japan) product model.

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HP MSM466-R Installation Guide

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