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    Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) This document outl ines the specification s for th e Cisco Airon et AIR-ANT5114P2M-N 5-GHz 14-dBi 2-Port Directional antenna with N-type connect ors and provides instructions fo r mounting it. The antenna operates in the 5 -GHz frequency band and is [...]

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    2 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Antenna type 2-Element Patch Array Operating frequency range 5150–5900 MHz Nominal input impedance 50 Ohms Peak gain 14 dBi Polarization Linear, Dual Elevation plane 3-dB beamwidth 30° Azimuth plane 3-dB beamwidth 30[...]

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    3 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 System Requirements System Requirements This antenna is designed fo r use with Cisco Aironet access points and b ridges but can be used with any 5-GHz Cisco Aironet radio devi ce that uses an N-male connector . Safety Precautions Warning Installation of this antenn a n[...]

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    4 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installatio n Guidelines 3. Call your electric power comp any. Tell them your plans and ask them to come lo ok at your proposed installatio n. This is a smal l inconvenie nce considering your life is at stake. 4. Plan your installati on carefully an d comp letely befor[...]

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    5 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Site Selection Before attempting to in stall your an tenna, determine where you can best place the antenna for safety and performance. Follow these steps to determine a safe di stance from wires, power lines, and trees. Step 1 Measure the height [...]

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    6 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Mounting on a Pole Follow these steps to mount your antenna on a pole. Step 1 Remove antenna and mount kit from packaging. Step 2 Attach antenna mount bracket to th e back of the antenna as shown applyi ng a maximum nut-ti ghtening torque of 55 i[...]

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    7 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Step 3 Attach el evation ad justable b racket a s shown and l oosely secure hardware. The carriage bolt square holes must be on the inside. Figure 2 Attaching Eleva ti on Adjustable Bracket 1 Elevation adjustable bracket 4 1/4-in. spring lock was[...]

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    8 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Step 4 Attach azimuth adjustable brack et to pipe routing band clamps as shown. Tigh ten the pipe clamps to a torque of 43-51 in-lbf (4.9-5.8 Nm). Figure 3 Attaching Azimut h Adjustable Bra cket 1 Azimuth adjustable bracket 2 Pipe clamps 2 2 1 33[...]

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    9 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Step 5 Attach antenna assembly to azimuth bracket on pipe. Figure 4 Attaching Antenn a Assembly 1 1/4-in. flat washer 4 Elevation adjustable bracket 2 1/4-in. spring lock wash er 5 1/4-in. 20x3/4 car riage bolt 3 1/4-in. 20 hex nut 334638 1 2 3 4[...]

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    10 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Step 6 Adjust the position of the antenn a to the desired azimuth and elevation angles and ti ghten all pivot hardware (4 places) to a maximum to rque of 55 in-lbf (6.2 Nm ). The bracket allows the an tenna position to be adjustab le to +/–45 [...]

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    11 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Installing the Optional Mounting Bracket Kit Using an optio nal antenna mounting bracket kit, the AIR-ANT5114P2M-N antenna can be mounted directly on an access point in a strand mount or pole mount environment. The antenna bracket kit contains f[...]

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    12 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Figure 7 Distance Between Bracket Mounting Holes Step 5 Attach antenna assembly to azimuth bracket, as shown in Figure 4 . Step 6 Adjust the position of the antenn a to the desired azimuth and elevation angles and ti ghten all pivot hardware (4 [...]

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    13 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Note The antenna cable has a 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) bend radi us. Sharply bending or crimping the cable may cause a degradat ion in perfor mance. The antenna terminates with an N-male p lug after a short, 2.5-ft (0 .76-m) cable. The mating connector [...]

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    14 Cisco Aironet 5-GHz 14-dBi Direct ional Antenna (AIR-ANT5114P2M-N) 78-20958-01 Installing the Antenna Cisco and the Cisco logo are tradem arks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and ot her countries . To view a list o f Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks . T hird-party trademarks mentio[...]