Cisco Dual Port, Dual Band Vehicle Mount and Fixed Infrastructure WLAN Antenna (ANT-2-WLAN-D-O)

This chapter contains the following:

Overview

This section describes the technical specifications and installation instructions for the Cisco Dual Port, Dual Band Outdoor Vehicle Mount and Fixed Infrastructure WLAN Antenna, hereafter referred to as the antenna. The antenna is a dual-port antenna designed to cover 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WLAN bands. The antenna can be mounted on the roof of a vehicle or fixed structure. The antenna meets or exceeds a variety of environmental ruggedization specifications for transportation applications.


Caution

Read all the safety information before installing or replacing antennas.

Antenna Features

The antenna features:

  • 2.4 and 5 GHz dual band support
  • Omnidirectional, vertically polarized, 2x2 MIMO
  • Outdoor and transportation ready
  • Roof mount installation
  • Integrated 3 foot long LMR-240 cables with RP-TNC plug connectors
  • The two WiFi elements are interchangeable.

Antenna Model

Antenna Model

Description

ANT-2-WLAN-D-O

Cisco Dual Port, Dual Band Vehicle Mount and Fixed Infrastructure WLAN Antenna

Antenna Assembly

Figure 1. Cisco ANT-2-WLAN-D-O Antenna

Details for the ANT-2-WLAN-D-O are shown in the following graphic:

Figure 2. ANT-2-WLAN-D-O Mechanical Details

Note

All dimensions are in millimeters [inches] unless explicitly stated otherwise in the drawing.

Technical Specifications

This section contains the following:

Radio Frequency Specifications

Specification

Description

Antenna type

Dual element, omnidirectional, 2x2 MIMO

Connectors and cables

Quantity: 2 x 3foot LMR-240 cables with RP-TNC(plug) connectors

Frequency

2400 to 2500 MHz

4900 to 5875 MHz

Nominal impedance

50 ohms

VSWR

2.0:1 Maximum

Gain

The gain values (dBi) for each frequency range are:

4.0 dBi typical, 5.1 dBi maximum at 2400 to 2500 MHz

6.5 dBi typical, 7.0 dBi maximum at 4900 to 5875 MHz

3 dB beamwidth (vertical plane)

40 degrees-2400 to 2500 MHz

30 degrees-4900 to 5875 MHz

3 dB beamwidth (horizontal plane)

Omnidirectional

Isolation

15 dB minimum at 2400 to 2500 MHz

15 dB minimum at 4900 to 5875 MHz

Polarization

Linear, Vertical

Radiation Pattern

Omnidirectional

Antenna Radiation Patterns

In the following graphics of the radiation patterns, the blue line denotes Port 1 and the red line denotes Port 2.

Figure 3. 2.46 GHz Antenna Radiation Pattern-Horizontal Plane
Figure 4. 2.46 GHz Antenna Radiation Patterns-Vertical Plane
Figure 5. 4.9 GHz Antenna Radiation Pattern-Horizontal Plane
Figure 6. 4.9 GHz Antenna Radiation Patterns-Vertical Plane
Figure 7. 5.55 GHz Antenna Radiation Pattern-Horizontal Plane
Figure 8. 5.55 GHz Antenna Radiation Patterns-Vertical Plane
Figure 9. 5.9 GHz Antenna Radiation Pattern-Horizontal Plane
Figure 10. 5.9 GHz Antenna Radiation Patterns-Vertical Plane

Environmental and Operational Specifications

Table 1. Environmental and Operational Specifications for the Cisco ANT-2-WLAN-D-O Antenna

Specification

Description

Operating temperature range

-40 to 176°F (-40 to 80°C)

Storage temperature range

-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)

Altitude

15,000 feet. (4.5 km)

Humidity

5 to 95%

Vibration, Shock, Thermal, Corrosion, Seismic

Outdoor IP67.

Tested to a variety of appropriate industrial, vehicular, transportation, and mil-spec standards.

Mechanical Specifications

Table 2. Mechanical Specifications for the Cisco ANT-2-WLAN-D-O Antenna

Specification

Description

Mount style

Roof mount, bulkhead

Location

Outdoor

Connector

Reverse Polarity TNC (RP-TNC) plug

Cable type

RG-58

Cable length

2 foot. (61 cm)

Dimensions

5.0 in. (12.7 cm) diameter, 1.5 in. (3.9 cm) height

Weight

0.584 lbs (0.265 kg)

IP rating

IP67

Radome

Polycarbonate, UV resistant, black

Material substance compliance

ROHS compliant

Power Specifications

Table 3. Power Specifications for the Cisco ANT-2-WLAN-D-O Antenna

Specification

Description

Nominal Impedance

50 ohms

Maximum input power per port

25 watts

General Safety Precautions


Warning

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

Warning

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001

Warning

Do not locate the outdoor antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada:Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052

Warning

In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Statement 332

Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard.


Warning

For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may save your life!

For your safety, read and follow these safety precautions.

  • If you are installing an antenna for the first time, for your own safety as well as others, seek professional assistance. Your Cisco sales representative can explain which mounting method to use for the size and type antenna you are about to install.
  • Before you install an antenna, contact your Cisco account representative to explain which mounting method to use for the size and type of antenna that you are about to install.
  • Find someone to help you—installing an antenna is often a two-person job.
  • Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance, in mind. Remember that electric power lines and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.
  • Contact your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation.
  • Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Each person involved in an installation should be assigned to a specific task, and should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be in charge of the operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble.
  • When installing your antenna, follow these guidelines:
    • Do not use a metal ladder.
    • Do not work on a wet or windy day.
    • Do dress properly—wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
  • If the assembly starts to drop, move away from it and let it fall. Because the antenna, mast, cable, and metal guy wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current, even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line completes an electrical path through the antenna and the installer.
  • If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line, do not touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call your local power company to have it removed safely.
  • If an accident should occur with the power lines, call for qualified emergency help immediately.

Installing the Antenna

The antenna installation includes the following procedures:

Contents of the Antenna Kit

The antenna kit contains:

  • 1 x Cisco ANT-2-WLAN-D-O antenna

Tools and Equipment Required

In addition to the parts included in the antenna kit described in this section, you must provide the following tool to install the antenna on the router:

  • Open-ended wrench
  • Electric drill

Note

This list does not include the tools and equipment required to assemble and erect the tower, mast, or other structure you intend to mount your antenna on.

Mounting the Antenna


Note

A clean, flat surface at least 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 in.) in area is required for mounting the antenna.

Follow these instructions to mount the antenna:

  1. Mark the desired location where you plan to mount the antenna and create a hole through the surface The diameter of the hole must be at least 0.75 in. (1.91 cm).
  2. Thread the cables through the hole and insert the aluminum stud on the underside of the antenna into the hole. Ensure that the foam gasket on the underside of the antenna sits flush against the mounting surface.
  3. Inside the vehicle, place the rubber sealing washer around the stud. Then place the metal washer and the metal nut onto the stud. Tighten the nut.

Connecting the Antenna to the Router

To attach the router-end of the cable to your router, please see the respective hardware guide for your device.


Note

Coaxial cable loses efficiency as the frequency increases, resulting in signal loss. The cable should be kept as short as possible because cable length also determines the amount of signal loss—the longer the cable length or run, the greater the loss).

Communications, Services, and Additional Information

  • To receive timely, relevant information from Cisco, sign up at Cisco Profile Manager .
  • To get the business impact you’re looking for with the technologies that matter, visit Cisco Services .
  • To submit a service request, visit Cisco Support .
  • To discover and browse secure, validated enterprise-class apps, products, solutions and services, visit Cisco Marketplace .
  • To obtain general networking, training, and certification titles, visit Cisco Press .
  • To find warranty information for a specific product or product family, access Cisco Warranty Finder .

Modifications to this product not authorized by Cisco could void the FCC approval and negate your authority to operate the product.

The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB’s public domain version of the UNIX operating system. All rights reserved. Copyright © 1981, Regents of the University of California.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITH ALL FAULTS. CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and phone numbers used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses and phone numbers. Any examples, command display output, network topology diagrams, and other figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only. Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional and coincidental.

All printed copies and duplicate soft copies of this document are considered uncontrolled. See the current online version for the latest version.

Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices .

© 2015-2021 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.