Antenna Features

The antenna features:

■Five antenna elements within one radome: two cellular, two WLAN and one GPS

■Outdoor and transportation ready

■Roof mount installation

■Dual cellular elements supporting 698-960, 1448-1511 and 1710-2700 MHz

–Omnidirectional, vertically polarized MIMO

–Integrated 2 foot cables with TNC male connectors

–LTE elements are interchangeable, either one can be connected to Main or Aux.

■Dual WLAN elements supporting 2400-2500 and 4900-5875 MHz

–Omnidirectional, vertically polarized, 2x2 MIMO

–WiFi elements are interchangeable.

–Integrated 2 foot cables with RP-TNC plug connectors

■Active GPS element has integrated 17 foot cable with SMA male connector

The antenna may require RF extension cables. A shorter 2 foot cable length was selected on LTE WAN and WiFi WLAN to allow you to optimize LTE WAN and WiFi WLAN RF performance and wireless range. If you require a cable length longer than 2 feet with the antenna, you will need to select RF extension cables of appropriate length and type. Thicker RF cables, such as LMR-600, LMR-400, or LMR-240 result in lower loss, higher RF performance and longer range of wireless network than thinner cables such as LMR-195, LMR-200. The trade-off is that thicker cables are more difficult to bend and route. For optimal performance, the length of thin cables needs to be kept as short as possible.

For example, 2 foot and 10 foot lengths of LMR-195 cable at 2700 MHz frequency would have losses of 0.5dB and 2.3dB respectively. In this example at 2700 MHz the area covered by the wireless system with the 10 foot cable is reduced by 34% compared to the 2 foot cable. Radius of communication is degraded by 20% in 10 foot vs. the 2 foot case. At 5825 MHz WiFi frequency, 2 foot and 10 foot lengths of LMR-195 would have losses of 0.8dB and 3.4dB respectively. In this example at 5825 MHz, the area covered by the wireless system with the 10 foot cable is reduced by 45% compared to the 2 foot cable. Radius of communication is degraded by 26% in the 10 foot vs. the 2 foot case.

NOTE : Loss of the 17foot GPS cable is compensated by the gain of the active GPS antenna, and has little impact on GPS performance.

Antenna Model

Antenna Assembly

Figure 1 Cisco ANT-5-4G2WL2G1-O Antenna

NOTE : The GPS cable (center in the diagram) is 17 feet long. It is shown shorter for illustration purposes.

Figure 2 Cisco ANT-5-4G2WL2G1-O Mechanical Details

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

Radio Frequency Specifications

Table 2 WLAN Antenna Radio Frequency Specifications

Table 3 GPS Antenna Radio Frequency Specifications

Environmental and Operational Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

Power Specifications

Antenna Radiation Patterns

■698 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

■880 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

■960 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

■1470 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

■1710 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

■2170 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

■2700 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

■2400 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

■2500 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

■4900 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

■5150 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

■5275 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

■5875 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

■GPS Radiation Patterns

698 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

880 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

960 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 3 960 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

1470 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 4 1470 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

1710 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 5 1710 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

2170 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 6 2170 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

2700 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 7 2700 MHz Cellular Antenna Radiation Patterns

WLAN WiFi Antenna Radiation Patterns

2400 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 8 2400 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

2500 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 9 2500 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

4900 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 10 4900 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

5150 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 11 5150 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

5275 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 12 5275 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

5875 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 13 5875 MHz WLAN Antenna Radiation Patterns

GPS Radiation Patterns

1575 MHz GPS Antenna Radiation Patterns

Figure 14 1575 MHz GPS Antenna Radiation Patterns

Contents of the Antenna Kit

The antenna kit contains:

■1 x Cisco ANT-5-4G2WL2G1-O antenna

Safety Warnings

WARNING: Avoid using or servicing any equipment that has outdoor connections during an electrical storm.
There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Statement 1088

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: This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024

WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

WARNING: To report a gas leak, do not use a telephone in the vicinity of the leak. Statement 1039

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: This product is not intended to be directly connected to the Cable Distribution System. Additional regulatory compliance and legal requirements may apply for direct connection to the Cable Distribution System. This product may connect to the Cable Distribution System ONLY through a device that is approved for direct connection. Statement 1078

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation directions.

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!

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.

Tools and Equipment Required

In addition to the parts included in the antenna kit described in the section Contents of the Antenna Kit, 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 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 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 Cisco 800 Series Industrial Integrated Services Routers page and view the respective Hardware Installation Guide.

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).

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