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Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) This document outlines the specifications, describes the AIR-ANT2460P 6-dBi patch antenna, and provides instructions for mounting it. The antenna operates in the 2.4-GHz frequency range and is designed for use in both indoor and outdoor environments. The following information is provided in this document. • Technical Specifications, page 2 • System Requirements, page 3 • Installation Guidelines, page 4 • Installing the Antenna, page 5 • Documentation Feedback, page 8 • Cisco Product Security Overview, page 8 • Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 10 • Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page 11 Corporate Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Antenna type Single patch Operating frequency range 2400 – 2484 MHz Nominal input impedance 50Ω 2:1 VSWR bandwidth 2400 – 2484 MHz Peak gain 6.0 dBi Polarization Linear, vertical E-plane 3-dB beamwidth 69° H-plane 3-dB beamwidth 75° Front-to-back ratio 18 dB Cross-pol discrimination 15 dB Cable length and type 36 in. (91.4 cm) Times AA-9303 or equivalent (plenum rated) Connector type RP-TNC Length 4 in. (10.1 cm) Width 3.6 in. (9.1) cm) Height 1 in. (2.5 cm) Operating temperature range –22°F to 158°F (–30°C to 70°C) Storage temperature range –40°F to 185°F (–40°C – 85°C) UL2043 compliant Yes Environment Indoor/outdoor E-Plane Pattern H-Plane Pattern Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 2 78-16940-02

System Requirements 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. Safety Precautions Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in the Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Antennas, which is available at http://cisco.com. 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, it is recommended when using a laptop with a PC card client adapter that the adapter’s integrated antenna is positioned more than 2 inches (5 cm) from your body or nearby persons during extended periods of transmitting or operating time. If the antenna is positioned less than 2 inches (5 cm) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit exposure time. Statement 254 Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001 Warning Do not locate the 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, because 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 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. For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may save your life! 1. 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. 2. Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance in mind. Remember: electric power lines and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 78-16940-02 3

Installation Guidelines 3. Call your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation. This is a small inconvenience considering your life is at stake. 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 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. 5. When installing your antenna, remember: a. Do not use a metal ladder. b. Do not work on a wet or windy day. c. Do dress properly—shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeved shirt or jacket. 6. If the assembly starts to drop, get away from it and let it fall. Remember, 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 complete an electrical path through the antenna and the installer: you! 7. If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line, don’t touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call your local power company. They will remove it safely. 8. If an accident should occur with the power lines call for qualified emergency help immediately. Installation Guidelines Because the antenna transmits and receives radio signals, they are susceptible to RF obstructions and common sources of interference that can reduce throughput and range of the device to which they are connected. Follow these guidelines to ensure the best possible performance: • Mount the antenna to utilize its propagation characteristics. One way to do this is to orient the antenna vertically and mount it as high as possible. • Keep the antenna away from metal obstructions such as heating and air-conditioning ducts, large ceiling trusses, building superstructures, and major power cabling runs. If necessary, use a rigid conduit to lower the antenna away from these obstructions. • The density of the materials used in a building’s construction determines the number of walls the signal must pass through and still maintain adequate coverage. Consider the following before choosing the location to install your antenna: – Paper and vinyl walls have very little affect on signal penetration. – Solid and pre-cast concrete walls limit signal penetration to one or two walls without degrading coverage. – Concrete and wood block walls limit signal penetration to three or four walls. – A signal can penetrate five or six walls constructed of drywall or wood. – A thick metal wall causes signals to reflect off, causing poor penetration. – A chain link fence or wire mesh spaced between 1 and 1 1/2 in. (2.5 and 3.8 cm) acts as a harmonic reflector that blocks a 2.4-Ghz radio signal. • Install the antenna away from microwave ovens and 2-GHz cordless phones. These products can cause signal interference because they operate in the same frequency range as the device your antenna is connected to. • Install the antenna in a vertical orientation to maximize signal propagation. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 4 78-16940-02

Installing the Antenna Site Selection Before attempting to install your antenna, determine where you can best place the antenna for safety and performance. Follow these steps to determine a safe distance from wires, power lines, and trees. Step 1 Measure the height of your antenna. Step 2 Add this length to the length of your tower or mast and then double this total for the minimum recommended safe distance. Caution If you are unable to maintain this safe distance, stop and get professional help. 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 obstructions. If possible, find a mounting place directly above your wireless device so that the lead-in cable can be as short as possible. Installing the Antenna You can install the antenna on any flat vertical surface or on a mast using the optional mast mounting plate. Hardware for mounting the antenna on drywall is provided. If you intend to install your antenna on another surface, you must provide the appropriate hardware. Note Four mounting screws are provided to mount the antenna. To ensure a safe, reliable, and long-standing installation, you must use all four screws to mount the antenna. Note If you install the antenna outdoors, follow the instructions printed on the back of the antenna. Tools and Equipment Required An installation kit is shipped with the antenna and consists of the following hardware: • Four #8 x ¾ Phillips head screws • Four #8 plastic anchors • Four end caps You need the following tools and equipment, which are not provided. • A Phillips screwdriver • A drill Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 78-16940-02 5

Installing the Antenna • A #29 ((0.136-in (3.45 mm)) drill bit (For drywall installation, other surfaces may require a different size) • A small mallet or hammer Mounting on a Vertical Surface This procedure describes mounting the antenna on a drywall surface. If you are mounting the antenna on any other type of surface, your procedure may vary slightly. For indoor installations, you can mount the antenna so that the antenna cable is pointing up or down. Follow these steps to mount your antenna on a vertical surface. Step 1 Determine the location where you will mount the antenna. Step 2 Use the antenna as a template to mark the locations of the four mounting holes. Step 3 Use a drill and #29 drill bit to drill four holes at the locations you marked in Step 2. Step 4 Start a plastic anchor into each hole. Step 5 Use a mallet or small hamer to seat the anchors into the wall. Step 6 Align the antenna’s mounting holes with the anchors. Step 7 Start a #8 x ¾ screw into each antenna mounting hole. Step 8 Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the antenna to the wall. Do not overtighten. Step 9 Install the end caps into the antenna mounting holes. Step 10 Remove the yellow installation warning label from the antenna radome. Outdoor Installations You can mount this antenna outdoors. If you mount the antenna outdoors, you must provide the mounting hardware. For outdoor installations, Follow the instructions printed on the back of the antenna. Caution An orientation arrow is printed on the back of the antenna that indicates the orientation for outdoor installations. You must install the antenna with the orientation arrow pointing down to prevent any water intrusion and to provide a drain for any moisture that may accumulate inside the antenna. Suggested Cable Cisco recommends a high-quality, low-loss cable for use with the antenna. 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 run, the greater the loss). Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 6 78-16940-02

Obtaining Documentation The antenna terminates with a RP-TNC plug after a short, 3-ft (0.91-m) cable. The mating connector to the antenna is an appropriate RP-TNC jack. The connector on the opposite end will vary according to the type of equipment used. After the cable is attached to the antenna, make sure that the connections are sealed (if outdoors) to prevent moisture and other weathering elements from affecting performance. Cisco recommends using a coax seal (such as CoaxSeal) for outdoor connections. Silicon sealant or electrical tape are not recommended for sealing outdoor connections. Grounding the Antenna Follow these steps to ground the antenna in accordance with national electrical code instructions. Step 1 Use No. 10 AWG copper or No. 8 or larger copper-clad steel or bronze wire as ground wires for both mast and lead-in. Securely clamp the wire to the bottom of the mast. Step 2 Secure the lead-in wire to a static discharge unit (lightning arrestor, Cisco Aironet AIR-ACC245LA-R or equivalent) and the mast ground wire to the building with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 ft (1.2 m) to 8 ft (2.4 m) apart. Step 3 Mount the antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where the lead-in wire enters the building. 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 any obstructions or other hazards. Step 5 Pull the cable through the hole and form a drip loop close to where it enters the building. Step 6 Thoroughly waterproof the lead-in area. Step 7 Connect the lead-in cable to the equipment. Obtaining Documentation Cisco documentation and additional literature are available on Cisco.com. This section explains the product documentation resources that Cisco offers. Cisco.com You can access the most current Cisco documentation at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com You can access international Cisco websites at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 78-16940-02 7

Documentation Feedback Product Documentation DVD The Product Documentation DVD is a library of technical product documentation on a portable medium. The DVD enables you to access installation, configuration, and command guides for Cisco hardware and software products. With the DVD, you have access to the HTML documentation and some of the PDF files found on the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/home/home.htm The Product Documentation DVD is created and released regularly. DVDs are available singly or by subscription. Registered Cisco.com users can order a Product Documentation DVD (product number DOC-DOCDVD= or DOC-DOCDVD=SUB) from Cisco Marketplace at the Product Documentation Store at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/docstore Ordering Documentation You must be a registered Cisco.com user to access Cisco Marketplace. Registered users may order Cisco documentation at the Product Documentation Store at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/docstore If you do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do Documentation Feedback You can provide feedback about Cisco technical documentation on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation site area by entering your comments in the feedback form available in every online document. Cisco Product Security Overview Cisco provides a free online Security Vulnerability Policy portal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html From this site, you will find information about how to do the following: • Report security vulnerabilities in Cisco products • Obtain assistance with security incidents that involve Cisco products • Register to receive security information from Cisco A current list of security advisories, security notices, and security responses for Cisco products is available at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt To see security advisories, security notices, and security responses as they are updated in real time, you can subscribe to the Product Security Incident Response Team Really Simple Syndication (PSIRT RSS) feed. Information about how to subscribe to the PSIRT RSS feed is found at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_psirt_rss_feed.html Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 8 78-16940-02

Product Alerts and Field Notices Reporting Security Problems in Cisco Products Cisco is committed to delivering secure products. We test our products internally before we release them, and we strive to correct all vulnerabilities quickly. If you think that you have identified a vulnerability in a Cisco product, contact PSIRT: • For emergencies only — security-alert@cisco.com An emergency is either a condition in which a system is under active attack or a condition for which a severe and urgent security vulnerability should be reported. All other conditions are considered nonemergencies. • For nonemergencies — psirt@cisco.com In an emergency, you can also reach PSIRT by telephone: • 1 877 228-7302 • 1 408 525-6532 Tip We encourage you to use Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) or a compatible product (for example, GnuPG) to encrypt any sensitive information that you send to Cisco. PSIRT can work with information that has been encrypted with PGP versions 2.x through 9.x. Never use a revoked encryption key or an expired encryption key. The correct public key to use in your correspondence with PSIRT is the one linked in the Contact Summary section of the Security Vulnerability Policy page at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_vulnerability_policy.html The link on this page has the current PGP key ID in use. If you do not have or use PGP, contact PSIRT to find other means of encrypting the data before sending any sensitive material. Product Alerts and Field Notices Modifications to or updates about Cisco products are announced in Cisco Product Alerts and Cisco Field Notices. You can receive Cisco Product Alerts and Cisco Field Notices by using the Product Alert Tool on Cisco.com. This tool enables you to create a profile and choose those products for which you want to receive information. To access the Product Alert Tool, you must be a registered Cisco.com user. (To register as a Cisco.com user, go to this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do) Registered users can access the tool at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/Support/PAT/do/ViewMyProfiles.do?local=en Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 78-16940-02 9

Obtaining Technical Assistance Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco Technical Support provides 24-hour-a-day award-winning technical assistance. The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website on Cisco.com features extensive online support resources. In addition, if you have a valid Cisco service contract, Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers provide telephone support. If you do not have a valid Cisco service contract, contact your reseller. Cisco Technical Support & Documentation Website The Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website provides online documents and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. The website is available 24 hours a day at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Access to all tools on the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. If you have a valid service contract but do not have a user ID or password, you can register at this URL: http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do Note Use the Cisco Product Identification Tool to locate your product serial number before submitting a request for service online or by phone. You can access this tool from the Cisco Technical Support & Documentation website by clicking the Tools & Resources link, clicking the All Tools (A-Z) tab, and then choosing Cisco Product Identification Tool from the alphabetical list. This tool offers three search options: by product ID or model name; by tree view; or, for certain products, by copying and pasting show command output. Search results show an illustration of your product with the serial number label location highlighted. Locate the serial number label on your product and record the information before placing a service call. Tip Displaying and Searching on Cisco.com If you suspect that the browser is not refreshing a web page, force the browser to update the web page by holding down the Ctrl key while pressing F5. To find technical information, narrow your search to look in technical documentation, not the entire Cisco.com website. On the Cisco.com home page, click the Advanced Search link under the Search box and then click the Technical Support & Documentation radio button. To provide feedback about the Cisco.com website or a particular technical document, click Contacts & Feedback at the top of any Cisco.com web page. Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 10 78-16940-02

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Submitting a Service Request Using the online TAC Service Request Tool is the fastest way to open S3 and S4 service requests. (S3 and S4 service requests are those in which your network is minimally impaired or for which you require product information.) After you describe your situation, the TAC Service Request Tool provides recommended solutions. If your issue is not resolved using the recommended resources, your service request is assigned to a Cisco engineer. The TAC Service Request Tool is located at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/servicerequest For S1 or S2 service requests, or if you do not have Internet access, contact the Cisco TAC by telephone. (S1 or S2 service requests are those in which your production network is down or severely degraded.) Cisco engineers are assigned immediately to S1 and S2 service requests to help keep your business operations running smoothly. To open a service request by telephone, use one of the following numbers: Asia-Pacific: +61 2 8446 7411 Australia: 1 800 805 227 EMEA: +32 2 704 55 55 USA: 1 800 553 2447 For a complete list of Cisco TAC contacts, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport/contacts Definitions of Service Request Severity To ensure that all service requests are reported in a standard format, Cisco has established severity definitions. Severity 1 (S1)—An existing network is “down” or there is a critical impact to your business operations. You and Cisco will commit all necessary resources around the clock to resolve the situation. Severity 2 (S2)—Operation of an existing network is severely degraded, or significant aspects of your business operations are negatively affected by inadequate performance of Cisco products. You and Cisco will commit full-time resources during normal business hours to resolve the situation. Severity 3 (S3)—Operational performance of the network is impaired while most business operations remain functional. You and Cisco will commit resources during normal business hours to restore service to satisfactory levels. Severity 4 (S4)—You require information or assistance with Cisco product capabilities, installation, or configuration. There is little or no effect on your business operations. Obtaining Additional Publications and Information Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online and printed sources. • The Cisco Online Subscription Center is the website where you can sign up for a variety of Cisco e-mail newsletters and other communications. Create a profile and then select the subscriptions that you would like to receive. To visit the Cisco Online Subscription Center, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/offer/subscribe Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 78-16940-02 11

Obtaining Additional Publications and Information • The Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide is a handy, compact reference tool that includes brief product overviews, key features, sample part numbers, and abbreviated technical specifications for many Cisco products that are sold through channel partners. It is updated twice a year and includes the latest Cisco channel product offerings. To order and find out more about the Cisco Product Quick Reference Guide, go to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/guide • Cisco Marketplace provides a variety of Cisco books, reference guides, documentation, and logo merchandise. Visit Cisco Marketplace, the company store, at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/go/marketplace/ • Cisco Press publishes a wide range of general networking, training, and certification titles. Both new and experienced users will benefit from these publications. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press at this URL: http://www.ciscopress.com • Internet Protocol Journal is a quarterly journal published by Cisco Systems for engineering professionals involved in designing, developing, and operating public and private internets and intranets. You can access the Internet Protocol Journal at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ipj • Networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as customer support services, can be obtained at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/index.html • Networking Professionals Connection is an interactive website where networking professionals share questions, suggestions, and information about networking products and technologies with Cisco experts and other networking professionals. Join a discussion at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/discuss/networking • “What’s New in Cisco Documentation” is an online publication that provides information about the latest documentation releases for Cisco products. Updated monthly, this online publication is organized by product category to direct you quickly to the documentation for your products. You can view the latest release of “What’s New in Cisco Documentation” at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/abtunicd/136957.htm • World-class networking training is available from Cisco. You can view current offerings at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html CCSP, CCVP, the Cisco Square Bridge logo, Follow Me Browsing, and StackWise are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn, and iQuick Study are service marks of Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Access Registrar, Aironet, BPX, Catalyst, CCDA, CCDP, CCIE, CCIP, CCNA, CCNP, Cisco, the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert logo, Cisco IOS, Cisco Press, Cisco Systems, Cisco Systems Capital, the Cisco Systems logo, Cisco Unity, Enterprise/Solver, EtherChannel, EtherFast, EtherSwitch, Fast Step, FormShare, GigaDrive, GigaStack, HomeLink, Internet Quotient, IOS, IP/TV, iQ Expertise, the iQ logo, iQ Net Readiness Scorecard, LightStream, Linksys, MeetingPlace, MGX, the Networkers logo, Networking Academy, Network Registrar, Packet, PIX, Post-Routing, Pre-Routing, ProConnect, RateMUX, ScriptShare, SlideCast, SMARTnet, The Fastest Way to Increase Your Internet Quotient, and TransPath are registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks mentioned in this document or Website are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. (0601R) Cisco Aironet 6-dBi Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2460P) 12 78-16940-02


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