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            Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Wireless
            Bridge 28-dBi Dish Antenna

Overview
            This document outlines the specifications and describes the operation and installation of the 28-dBi dish
            antenna, an optional antenna used with the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Wireless Bridge. This
            non-diversity parabolic antenna operates in the UNII-3 band (5725 to 5825 MHz). The antenna is
            designed to be mounted outdoors on a mast. The antenna is also designed to be used at either or both
            sides of a point-to-point installation or the non-root side of a point-to-multipoint installation.
            When the antenna is used at both sites, point-to-point line-of-sight (LOS) range can be extended up to
            12.9 miles (20.7 kilometers) at 54 Mbps. When the antenna is used at a client site and a 10-dBi sector
            antenna is used at the hub site, point-to-multipoint LOS range can be extended up to 3.8 miles (6.1
            kilometers) at 54 Mbps.
            The antenna is not compatible with other Cisco Aironet radio products operating in the 5-GHz frequency
            band.
            The following information is provided in this document:
             •   Technical Specifications, page 2
             •   System Requirements, page 3
             •   Safety Precautions, page 3
             •   Installation Notes, page 4
             •   Obtaining Documentation, page 14
             •   Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 15


     Note   To meet regulatory restrictions, this antenna must be professionally installed.




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 Technical Specifications




Technical Specifications
                        Antenna type                         Parabolic dish
                        Operating frequency range            5725–5825 MHz
                        Gain                                 28 ± 0.5 dBi
                        Impedance                            50 Ohm nominal
                        VSWR                                 1.5:1 maximum
                        E- and H-plane half-power            4.75° minimum
                        beamwidths
                        Polarization options1                Horizontal or vertical
                        Cross-polarization                   20 dB minimum
                        discrimination over
                        boresight ±2°
                        Sidelobe and front-to-back           20 dB minimum
                        ratio level from 10° to 350°
                        (referenced to main lobe
                        peak)
                        Maximum RMS power                    4W
                        Diameter                             29 in (73.6 cm)




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                        RF connector on end of 5 ft          Type N-Male
                        (1.5 m) cable
                        Mounting capability                  Accommodates 1.25 in.
                                                             to 2.5 in. (3.1 cm to 6.3
                                                             cm) pipe
                        Elevation adjustment range           ± 12.5° from horizontal
                        Operating temperature                –22°F to 140°F
                                                             (–30°C to 60°C)
                        Storage temperature                  –40°F to 185°F
                                                             (–40°C to 85°C)
                        Humidity                             0 to 100% RH
                                                             condensing
                        Operational wind speed               100 mph (160.9 kmh)
                        Survival wind speed                  125 mph (201 kmh)
                        Lightning protection                 All metal parts
                                                             grounded
                        1. Polarization is determined by antenna orientation; in other words, physically rotate antenna 90 degrees to obtain either
                           horizontal or vertical polarization. Polarization is configured during installation. The mounting bracket accommodates either
                           polarization without the need for special hardware. Polarization orientation is marked on the back of the antenna.




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                     Azimuth Plane Pattern                                    Elevation Plane Pattern




System Requirements
                     This antenna is designed for use with the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Outdoor Wireless Bridge. It is not
                     compatible with other Cisco Aironet 5-GHz wireless devices.



Safety Precautions
           Warning   Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation
                     directions.



           Warning   Industry standards relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure limits for this product require that
                     antennas should be positioned no less than 6.6 ft. (2 m) from your body or nearby persons.

                     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.
                     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.



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                        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.
                        If an accident should occur with the power lines call for qualified emergency help immediately.



Installation Notes
              Note      To meet regulatory restrictions, this antenna must be professionally installed.

                        Figure 1 shows the antenna’s major components and how it is mounted on a mast.




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               Figure 1     Installation details




Choosing a Mounting Location
               The antenna is designed to create a highly directional radiation pattern. To achieve this pattern, the
               antenna should be mounted clear of any obstructions that interfere with line-of-sight communications to
               the device to which the bridge associates.


Tools and Equipment Required
               To install the antenna, you need the following tools and equipment:
                •   A 9/16-in. (14-mm) open end wrench
                •   A 3/8-in. (10-mm) open end wrench
                •   A 7/16-in. (11-mm) socket driver
                •   A 5/32-in. (4-mm) long shank hex key
                •   Torque-limiting pliers (Milbar Model 45Z or equivalent)
                •   Coaxial cable sealing compound (not provided)
               The following sections contain procedures for installing the antenna. Choose the procedure that applies
               to your situation. Use Figure 1 as a guide.



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Mounting the Antenna
                         A mounting kit is provided with the antenna. This kit enables you to mount the antenna to masts up to
                         2.5 in. (6.3 cm) in diameter. The antenna can be vertically or horizontally polarized, but it must be
                         mounted so that the parabola is in the vertical plane.


               Note      To meet regulatory restrictions, the external antenna model of the bridge and its external antenna must
                         be professionally installed.



               Note      To ensure correct installation and grounding, install the antenna in compliance with your local and
                         national electrical codes: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code
                         (U.S.); Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA22.1 (Canada); and if local or are not available, refer to
                         IEC 364, Part 1 through Part 7 (other countries).



Adjusting Polarization
                         A decal is attached to the star mounting plate indicating how the antenna should be mounted for vertical
                         polarization. To obtain vertical polarization, mount the antenna so that the arrow on the decal is pointing
                         up. To obtain horizontal polarization, rotate the antenna clockwise 90 degrees so that arrow on the decal
                         is pointing to the right (at the 3 o’clock position).


               Note      The antennas of any two units that are intended to form a link and associate with one another must be
                         set for the same polarization.



Mounting the Antenna to a Mast
                         Follow these steps to mount the antenna to a mast.


             Step 1      Remove the four #10 cap screws, lock washers, and flat washers from the mounting kit’s hardware bag.
             Step 2      Position the feed tube as shown in Figure 1, aligning the polarization pin on the feed tube with the hole
                         in the dish.
             Step 3      Insert cable through the hole and install screws with a 5/32-in. (4-mm) long shank hex key and tighten.
                         Be sure to install the lock and flat washers. Do not overtighten.
             Step 4      Position the connector through the slot on the square tube section of the mount structure and secure it in
                         place using a lock washer and jam nut.
             Step 5      Remove two U-bolts, V-blocks, and four 3/8-in. (10-mm) hex nuts, lock washers, and flat washers from
                         the hardware bag.
             Step 6      Determine the antenna polarization for your installation and position the antenna appropriately:
                         a.   Vertical: the arrow on the decal is pointing up.
                         b.   Horizontal: the arrow on the decal is pointing to the right (at the 3 o’clock position).




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               Step 7    After adjusting the polarization, verify that the drain holes on the radome at the end of the feed tube are
                         configured as follows:
                         a.     The drain hole on the side of the radome should be plugged.
                         b.     The drain hole on the bottom of the radome should be open to allow any moisture to drain out.
                         c.     Move the drain plug if necessary.
               Step 8    Form a drip loop in the antenna cable.
               Step 9    Position the antenna on the mast as shown in Figure 1 and install the upper U-bolt and V-block.
               Step 10   Install the lower U-bolt and V-block.
               Step 11   Tighten the U-bolt hex nuts with a 3/8-in. (10- mm) open-end wrench. Alternately tighten each nut and
                         do not overtighten.
               Step 12   Connect the antenna coaxial cable to the antenna’s Type-N connector and tighten it hand tight.
               Step 13   Connect the other end of the antenna cable to the bridge and tighten it hand tight.


                         Note      If you prefer to tighten the antenna connection, use a torque-limiting tool like those listed in the
                                   Tools and Equipment Required section and tighten it to 14-inch pounds. 14-inch pounds is
                                   basically the torque a person can achieve using one hand.

               Step 14   Use coaxial connector sealing compound to make the bridge antenna connection weather-proof. Follow
                         the instructions in the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Mounting Instructions.




Aligning the Antenna
                         This section describes how to activate the radio link and align the antennas for optimum performance.
                         The process has four major parts:
                          •     Activating the link
                          •     Activating the root bridge
                          •     Activating the non-root bridge
                          •     Positioning the antenna


Activating the Link
                         You activate the link after the bridge and associated components are completely installed and ready to
                         power up. This procedure describes the activation procedure for point-to-point systems with a root
                         bridge on one side and a non-root bridge on the other. You activate such a wireless link as follows:
                         1.     Power up the root bridge, observing the LEDs to verify proper startup.
                         2.     Power up the remote bridge, verify successful association, and position its antenna.
                         3.     Position the root bridge antenna.


                         Note      If the root unit antenna is a 9-dBi omnidirectional external antenna, no positioning other than
                                   verifying a line-of-sight signal path to the non-root bridge is required.



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                          If the initial antenna positioning is reasonably accurate, both bridges initialize and quickly associate with
                          one another. If the bridges do not associate, the antennas may be poorly aligned and you must adjust the
                          antenna position during the bridge startup cycle. Persistent association problems can indicate poor
                          placement of the bridge or obstacles in the transmission path.
                          Use LED indications to verify the state of the bridge during the association process. The following
                          section explains how to interpret LED indicators.


Installation Mode Indicators
                          When you power up the bridge for the first time, it starts in a special installation mode. The LEDs
                          indicate the startup status, operating mode, association status, and received signal strength. This
                          information simplifies the process of activating the link and positioning the antenna from the bridge
                          mounting location.
                          The LEDs are mounted on the back of the housing near the connectors (see Figure 2).

                          Figure 2       LED and Connector Locations




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                                     1

                          1/2    Power injector LR interface                           5       Status LED
                          3      RSSI voltage port                                     6       Radio LED
                          4      Ethernet LED                                          7       Install LED




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                        The Install LED displays the following information while in the installation mode (Table 1):

                        Table 1       Install LED States During Startup and Association

                        Install LED             Bridge State
                        Off                     Startup
                        Amber blinking          Not associated (non-root mode)
                        Amber                   Associated (non-root mode)
                        Green blinking          Not associated (root mode)
                        Green                   Associated (root mode)


                        You use the Install LED to determine when the bridge successfully associates with a remote bridge and
                        to verify its mode of operation. After association, the other three LEDs indicate signal strength (see
                        Table 2).
                        The startup and association sequence depends on the initial bridge configuration, which can be one of
                        the following types:
                         •    Default—The bridge attempts to associate with a root bridge for 60 seconds, and then it attempts to
                              associate with a non-root bridge. The 60-second timeout limits the amount of time you have to
                              reposition the antenna at the non-root location.
                         •    Pre-configured—The bridge attempts to associate with a remote bridge in the configured mode,
                              either root or non-root. Because there are no timeouts, it is easier to reposition the antenna.
                        The following procedures explain how to activate the root and non-root bridges for either default or
                        pre-configured bridges.


Activating the Root Bridge
                        To activate the root bridge, follow these steps:


               Step 1   Verify that the dish points in the approximate direction of the remote antenna. If the dish is at a
                        significant angle, use binoculars or reference objects to locate the remote bridge or antenna, and then
                        adjust the horizontal and vertical position accordingly.
               Step 2   Apply power and observe the bridge LEDs.
               Step 3   Wait for the bridge to cycle through the following initialization states:


                        State                       Install LED          Activity
                        Self test                   Off                  Power on self test.
                                                1
                        Non-root, searching         Amber blinking The bridge attempts to associate with a root bridge for 60
                                                                   seconds.
                        Root, searching             Green blinking       The bridge attempts to associate with a non-root bridge
                                                                         indefinitely.
                        1. Pre-configured bridges skip this state




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                         Note     If the Install LED changes to continuous amber, the bridge incorrectly associated with another
                                  bridge. Turn off the interfering bridge and then restart this procedure.

             Step 4      Power up the non-root bridge and position its antenna.
             Step 5      Return to the root bridge and position its antenna using LED indications or RSSI voltages. For more
                         information, see the “Positioning the Antenna” section on page 10.




Activating the Non-Root Bridge
                         To activate and align the non-root bridge, follow these following steps:


             Step 1      Apply power and observe the bridge LEDs.
             Step 2      Wait for the bridge to cycle through the following initialization and association states:


                         State                         Install LED            Activity
                         Self test                     Off                    Power on self test.
                         Non-root, searching           Amber blinking         The bridge attempts to associate with a root bridge.
                         Non-root, associated          Amber                  The bridge successfully associated with the root bridge.


             Step 3      If the Install LED starts blinking green, the non-root bridge failed to associate with the root bridge.
                         Power cycle the bridge, wait for the Install LED to blink amber, and then slowly pan the antenna left to
                         right or tilt it up and down until the Install LED changes to amber. In the default configuration, you have
                         only 60 seconds to achieve association.
             Step 4      Align the antenna using LED indications or RSSI voltages. For more information, see the Positioning
                         the Antenna below.




Positioning the Antenna
                         The goal when positioning the antenna is to align the local antenna for maximum signal strength.
                         Normally, you observe a single large peak as you pan the antenna across the signal path. However, if the
                         antennas are not well-positioned during installation, you may observe two peaks of roughly equal
                         amplitude. Think of the receive signal as a target (see Figure 3).




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               Figure 3     Signal Strength Target Showing Two-Peak Case




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                       2
                       3


               Horizontal


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                1   Medium signal level                                   3    Strong signal level
                2   Weak signal level                                     4    Midpoint between peaks


               The target consists of concentric rings, with the strongest signal at the center, surrounded by a weak area,
               and then a moderately strong side lobe. As you scan across the signal, you can miss the strong center
               signal and encounter two peaks of roughly equal amplitude, as shown by the horizontal dashed line. If
               you position the antenna on one of these weaker peaks and subsequently adjust the vertical position, you
               miss the maximum signal area completely. Instead, you must locate the two peaks and center the antenna
               between them. The vertical scan then crosses the center point where the signal level is maximum.
               Measure signal strength using LED indications or the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
               voltage. The LEDs are convenient to use and adequate for most installations. The RSSI voltage is more
               precise than the LEDs and better for complex installations and longer range links.


Making Fine Adjustments
               You should mount the antenna on the mast so that it is pointing as closely as possible along the link’s
               line-of-sight signal path. After you have established communications and tightened the U-bolts, you can
               make fine adjustments through a 20-degree range of azimuth and elevation. Make these adjustments by
               loosening the six angle adjustment bolts on the antenna’s star mounting plate and adjusting the
               turnbuckles to achieve the desired antenna alignment.




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Positioning the Antenna Using LED Indications
                         You can position the internal antenna using LEDs after the bridge successfully associates. In the
                         installation mode, the Install LED is continuously amber or green when the bridge has associated with
                         the remote bridge. The Ethernet, status, and radio LEDs then display signal strength (see Table 2).

                         Table 2       Install Mode Signal Strength Display

                         Signal Level (dBm)             Ethernet LED             Status LED     Radio LED
                         >–42                           On                       On             On
                         –45 to –42                     Fast blink               On             On
                         –48 to –45                     Medium blink             On             On
                         –51 to –48                     Slow blink               On             On
                         –54 to –51                     Off                      On             On
                         –57 to –54                     Off                      Fast blink     On
                         –60 to –57                     Off                      Medium blink   On
                         –63 to –60                     Off                      Slow blink     On
                         –66 to –63                     Off                      Off            On
                         –69 to –66                     Off                      Off            Fast blink
                         –72 to –69                     Off                      Off            Medium blink
                         –75 to –72                     Off                      Off            Slow blink
                         < –75                          Off                      Off            Off


                         When using LEDs to maximize the signal, adjust the antenna until as many LEDs as possible are on and
                         the rest are blinking as quickly as possible. With all three LEDS on, the signal is good enough to support
                         the maximum data rate.
                         To position the antenna using the LED indicators, follow these steps:


             Step 1      Verify that the Install LED is either amber or green.
             Step 2      Loosen the angle adjustment bolts on the antenna’s star mounting plate.
             Step 3      Adjust the horizontal turnbuckle to slowly sweep the antenna to the left and right of the signal path while
                         you watch for peaks in signal strength.
             Step 4      Return the antenna to the position where the signal is strongest, or if there are two similar peaks, halfway
                         between them.
             Step 5      Secure the horizontal adjustment by tightening the horizontal angle adjustment bolts on the star
                         mounting plate.
             Step 6      Adjust the vertical turnbuckle to slowly sweep the antenna up and down while you watch for peaks in
                         signal strength.
             Step 7      Return the antenna to the position where the signal is strongest, normally where all signal strength LEDs
                         are on. If you are unable to turn on all LEDs, adjust for a maximum signal.
             Step 8      Secure the vertical adjustment by tightening the vertical angle adjustment bolts on the star mounting
                         plate.




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Positioning the Antenna Using the Received Signal Strength Indicator
                        The Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) port produces a DC voltage that is proportional to the
                        received signal level. The RSSI voltage is available whenever a signal is present, regardless of the bridge
                        mode (installation or normal), association status, or pre-configuration. The RSSI port is a female BNC
                        connector on the housing (see Figure 2).
                        The RSSI voltage increases linearly with signal level. Table 3 shows the RSSI voltage for selected signal
                        levels.

                        Table 3       RSSI Voltage Levels

                        Nominal Signal Level (dBm)          RSSI Reading (volts)
                        –20 or greater                      2.70
                        –30                                 2.31
                        –40                                 1.93
                        –50                                 1.54
                        –60                                 1.16
                        –70                                 0.77
                        –80                                 0.39
                        –90 or less                         0.00


                        The voltage ranges from 0 to 2.7 volts for signals between –90 and –20 dBm, respectively. The accuracy
                        over temperature and component variations is ± 4-dB. You can use any convenient voltmeter to position
                        the antenna.
                        To position the antenna using the RSSI voltage, follow these steps:


               Step 1   Remove the RSSI port cover and connect a voltmeter probe to the port. Use a probe terminated with an
                        BNC connector to make this connection.
               Step 2   Slowly sweep the antenna to the left and right of the signal path while monitoring the RSSI voltage for
                        peaks in signal strength.
               Step 3   Return the antenna to the position where the signal is strongest, or where there are two similar peaks,
                        halfway between them.
               Step 4   Secure the horizontal adjustment.
               Step 5   Slowly sweep the antenna up and down while watching for peaks in signal strength.
               Step 6   Return the antenna to the position where the signal level is strongest.
               Step 7   Secure the vertical adjustment.
               Step 8   Remove the voltmeter cable from the RSSI port and replace the cover.




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                        http://www.cisco.com/tac/caseopen
                        If you have Internet access, we recommend that you open P3 and P4 cases online so that you can fully
                        describe the situation and attach any necessary files.


Cisco TAC Escalation Center
                        The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses priority level 1 or priority level 2 issues. These
                        classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations.
                        When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer
                        automatically opens a case.
                        To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to this URL:
                        http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
                        Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the Cisco support services
                        to which your company is entitled: for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported
                        Accounts (NSA). When you call the center, please have available your service agreement number and
                        your product serial number.




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Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
               Information about Cisco products, technologies, and network solutions is available from various online
               and printed sources.
                •   The Cisco Product Catalog describes the networking products offered by Cisco Systems, as well as
                    ordering and customer support services. Access the Cisco Product Catalog at this URL:
                    http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_catalog_links_launch.html
                •   Cisco Press publishes a wide range of networking publications. Cisco suggests these titles for new
                    and experienced users: Internetworking Terms and Acronyms Dictionary, Internetworking
                    Technology Handbook, Internetworking Troubleshooting Guide, and the Internetworking Design
                    Guide. For current Cisco Press titles and other information, go to Cisco Press online at this URL:
                    http://www.ciscopress.com
                •   Packet magazine is the Cisco quarterly publication that provides the latest networking trends,
                    technology breakthroughs, and Cisco products and solutions to help industry professionals get the
                    most from their networking investment. Included are networking deployment and troubleshooting
                    tips, configuration examples, customer case studies, tutorials and training, certification information,
                    and links to numerous in-depth online resources. You can access Packet magazine at this URL:
                    http://www.cisco.com/go/packet
                •   iQ Magazine is the Cisco bimonthly publication that delivers the latest information about Internet
                    business strategies for executives. You can access iQ Magazine at this URL:
                    http://www.cisco.com/go/iqmagazine
                •   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/en/US/about/ac123/ac147/about_cisco_the_internet_protocol_journal.html
                •   Training—Cisco offers world-class networking training. Current offerings in network training are
                    listed at this URL:
                    http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le31/learning_recommended_training_list.html




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