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Antenna basics and installation of outdoor AP

Contents
1 Antenna basics

2 Outdoor AP accessories introduction

3 Outdoor AP installation

4 Outdoor AP installation examples

 Antenna basics- Antenna name rule

ANT-2451-5dBi-O-SMA-P3
antenna

Px: represents the number of

2451 represents frequency band connectors,
For example, P2 means there
Gain are 2 connectors.

SMA: This represents the connector type and currently

has the following values:
SMA: stands for RP-SMA connector, more precisely,
O/D ： Represents omnidirectional
RP-SMA female
or orientation
N : stands for N-type joint, more accurately, is N
O: Omnidirectional
female
D: Directional
ANT-2451-4.5dBi-O-SMA-P4

Dual-frequency , two special streams, ceiling-beautifying antenna, can be used to replace

the S500 external antenna model with the factory default antenna
ANT-2451-10dBi-D-SMA-P4

The dual-frequency dual-polarized directional

antenna used indoors, with a maximum gain of
10dBi, can be used to replace the S500 external
antenna model with the factory default antenna for
directional coverage.
ANT-2400-8dBi-O-N-P1

Outdoor 2.4G FRP omnidirectional antenna with a maximum gain of 8dBi. It can be used to
achieve omnidirectional coverage with the NAP-7600 outdoor AP. Because this antenna is
single-polarized and has only one RF input connector, two antennas are required for the 2.4G
portion of each outdoor AP.
ANT-5800-10dBi-O-N-P1

Outdoor 5.8G omnidirectional antenna with a maximum gain of 10dBi. Can be used to achieve omnidirectional
coverage with the S900pro outdoor AP, because this antenna is single-polarized and has only one RF input
connector, so 2 antennas are required for each 5G part of each outdoor AP.
ANT-2451-14dBi-D-N-P4

Dual-band dual-polarized directional antenna for outdoor use with a maximum gain of 14dBi, which can be used
for outdoor orientation coverage with the S900 pro outdoor AP. Because this antenna has two 2.4G input
connectors plus two 5G input connectors, only one NAP-7600 outdoor AP is required.
ANT-5158S-24dBi-D-N-P2

Outdoor 5G single-polarized grid parabolic

directional antenna with a maximum gain of
24dBi, which can be used to implement 5G relay
or bridge with S900pro outdoor AP.

Because the gain is high, the lobes are small(6

degree horizontal direction in 9 degree in
Vertical direction ) and only suitable for point-
to-point transmission.
Antenna basics
The RF signal power output by a radio transmitter (such as an AP) is transmitted to the antenna through a
feeder (cable), and the antenna radiates out as an electromagnetic wave. After the electromagnetic wave
arrives at the receiving location, it is received by the antenna (only a small part of the power is received)
and sent to the radio receiver through the feeder, as shown in the following figure:
antenna antenna Data reception
Data transmission
electromagnetic wave

Radio Radio
transmitter receiver

feeder feeder
Intentional Intentional
Radiator Radiator
It can be seen that the antenna is an important radio device for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic
waves, and there is no radio communication without the antenna. There are many kinds of antennas for
different frequencies, different purposes, different occasions and different requirements.
Antenna gain

Gain: The ratio of the power density of the signal produced by the actual antenna to the
ideal radiating unit at the same point in space, with equal input power.

The physical meaning of the gain can be understood in this way to generate a signal of a
certain size at a certain distance over a certain distance. If an ideal non-directional point
source is used as the transmitting antenna, an input power of 100 mW is required, and the
gain is G = When a directional antenna with 13 dBm = 20 is used as the transmitting
antenna, the input power is only 100 / 20 = 5mW. In other words, the gain of an antenna, in
terms of the radiation effect in its maximum radiation direction, is a multiple of the input
power amplification compared to an ideal point source with no directivity.

When there is no gain, the

power is 5mW, and the
antenna with 13dB gain is
equivalent to 20 times the
power amplification and
becomes 100mW. 。
Lobe width

- 3dB 点

Peak direction
(maximum radiation
direction) ）

- 3dB 点

The maximum radiation intensity of the antenna is called the main lobe. The angle between the two points
where the radiation intensity is reduced by 3dB (half the power density is reduced) on both sides of the main
radiation direction is defined as the lobe width (also known as the beam width or main lobe). Width or half
power angle). The narrower the lobe width, the better the directivity, the farther the action distance is, the
stronger the anti-interference ability 。
Antenna pattern

Vertical plane (front view) Horizontal plane (top view)

Omnidirectional antenna

Directional antenna
Omnidirectional antenna

Omnidirectional antenna energy

Top view emission range diagram

The omnidirectional antenna, that is, 360° in the horizontal direction, is uniformly radiated, which is commonly
referred to as non-directionality. In general, the smaller the lobe width, the larger the gain. The omnidirectional
antenna is applied in a communication system with a close distance, a large coverage area, and a low price. The gain
is generally below 9dB.
When an omnidirectional antenna is selected, only the vertical plane has a lobe width. Please select the lobe width
according to the actual situation.
Directional antenna

Top view Directional antenna energy

emission range diagram
A directional antenna is an antenna that emits and receives electromagnetic waves that are particularly
strong in one or more specific directions, and that emit or receive electromagnetic waves in other
directions that are zero or very small. Can be subdivided into semi-directional antennas and highly
directional antennas.
When using a directional antenna, both the horizontal and vertical planes have a lobe width. Please select
the lobe width according to the actual situation.
highly directional antennas.

Highly directional antennas are only used in point-to-point

communications and are typically used to provide network bridging
between two buildings.

The highly directional antenna is divided into two types: a parabolic

antenna and a grid antenna. The wavelength of the signal that the grid
antenna needs to receive determines the spacing of the antenna grid.

The highly directional antenna has a long transmission distance and a

narrow beam width, which makes it susceptible to the wind load of the
antenna. For highly directional antennas, even a slight movement will
cause the RF beam to deviate from the receiving antenna, causing the RF
communication to be interrupted. The grid antenna has a large mesh and
strong wind load resistance, so a grid antenna should be used in a strong
wind environment.
Contents
1 Antenna bascis

2 Outdoor AP accessories introduction

3 Outdoor AP installation

4 Outdoor AP installation examples

Omnidirectional antenna

The height of the omnidirectional antenna should be about 3-5 meters, which is subject to the actual
environmental results. The visible and non-interfering ideal scene covers a radius of about 150 meters, and
the omnidirectional antenna is more susceptible to interference, so interference signals and building occlusion
can greatly limit the actual coverage. The horizontal coverage angle is 360°
Omnidirectional antenna
model ANT-2400-8dbi-O- ANT-5800-10dbi-O-N-
N-P1 P1

Franqency 2400-2483 5725-5850

Gain 8 10
Standing wave ratio <1.5 <1.5
Vertical lobe width 16 degree 10 degree

connector type 1*1 N type female 1*1 N type female

head head
Antenna length 580mm 430mm
weight 480 g 340g
Installation method Pole mounting Pole mounting
Dual-frequency dual-polarization directional antenna

The height of the directional panel antenna is about 3-8 meters. The ideal scene with visible and non-interference
covers a distance of about 300 meters. Interference signals and building occlusion will greatly limit the actual
coverage. The actual environment is recommended to cover less than 200 meters. The horizontal coverage angle
is slightly larger than the antenna half power lobe width.
Dual-frequency dual-polarization directional antenna
model ANT-2451-8dbi-O-N-P1
Frequency 2.4 G 2400-2500
Frequency 5G 5150-5850
Gain 14
Standing wave ratio 2.4:<1.5; 5G: <2
2.4G lobe width Vertical 16 degree
Horizontal 65 degree
5G lobe width Vertical 16 degree
Horizontal 65 degree
connector type 2*2.4G N type female
head
2*5 G N type female head

Antenna length 400*240*35 mm

Install the antenna on the clamp with the M6 nut, M6 flat washer, and M6 weight 1.05 kg
spring washer (4PCS each) in the accessory and tighten the nut
Installation method Pole mounting
M8 hex nut 2PCS, M8 spring washer 2PCS, M8 flat washer 2PCS, M8×110 hex
head bolt 2PCS with JM-VB clip code are used to mount the clamp code on the
pole, adjust the pitch angle, and tighten. The adjustable range of the pitch angle
is +30 to -30 degrees.
Outdoor AP accessories

outdoor AP Ethernet port lighting arrester

Outdoor feeder outdoor AP lighting arrester

Protect APs and switches from inductive lightning

Leakage of the lightning energy induced damage. It is recommended to be used in areas with
Used to connect APs by the antenna through the grounding multiple thunderstorms.
and antennas wire Go to the ground to protect AP Protection end (OUT): Connect to the internal
devices 。 No longer needed ， aready network switch, surge terminal (IN): connect to the
build-in outdoor AP, can not reverse
Outdoor AP accessories

Outdoor high power Special waterproof mud Special waterproof

POE injector glue
Contents
1 Antenna bascis

2 Outdoor AP accessories introduction

3 Outdoor AP installation

4 Outdoor AP installation examples

S900pro Installation

All sealed interfaces of this product have been

tested for waterproof sealing before leaving
the factory, so do not use the unused interface
to avoid reducing or losing the waterproof
performance. If the interface is already open,
please note that the seal is tight and
waterproof
Tape and glue seals, for example, do not open
the waterproof cover of this interface if the
ETH2/POE interface is not used. The first port
is strictly forbidden to open.
Forbidden to opon
S900pro Installation

The equipment is mainly fixed on the vertical pole by the pole assembly, and the upper limit
of the outer diameter of the pole is 90mm. Need to be installed on the wall. Need to
purchase the expansion bolt of size M6*60, the distance between the two holes is 121mm,
as shown
 S900pro Installation
The first step is to fix the pole in
advance and install the pole
assembly on the pole
In the second step, screw the four short hex bolts into the mounting
holes of the AP bracket. (Note that the four holes of the AP are not In the third step, use a medium-length hex
symmetrical, and there is a foolproof function. Only one angle can bolt to fix the AP mounting bracket and the
make the four holes of the mounting bracket and the AP four. The holes
are all fitted, and then the AP mounting bracket and the connector are pole assembly through the connector. Here
fixed with a medium-length hex bolt. In this case, the horizontal you can adjust the vertical angle of the AP.
direction of the AP can be adjusted.
Contents
1 Antenna basics

2 Outdoor AP accessories introduction

3 Outdoor AP installation

4 Outdoor AP installation examples

Outdoor AP installation example
Outdoor AP installation example
Outdoor AP installation example
summary
1. Outdoor APs should pay attention to waterproof and lightning protection measures according to installation
requirements.

2. The recommended diameter of the outdoor AP bracket is 50-80MM.

3. The recommended diameter of the outdoor omnidirectional antenna is 40-50MM.

4. The recommended bracket diameter for outdoor panel antenna is 40-70MM.

5. When the outdoor AP is installed, the distance between the two APs on the same pole is not less than 2 meters.
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