Choosing A Mounting Location - Cisco 4G-ANTM-OM-CM Manual

Cisco Aironet 8-dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (AIR-ANT2480V-N)
Figure 1 Antenna Drain Hole Locations
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1 Antenna drain hole under the cap 2 Antenna drain holes at the base

Choosing a Mounting Location

The antenna is designed to create an omni-directional broadcast pattern. To achieve this pattern, the access point should be
mounted clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating element. If the mounting location is on the side of a building or
tower, the antenna pattern is degraded on the building or tower side.
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.
Tools and Equipment Required
No tools are needed to secure the antenna on the 2.4 GHz antenna mounting panel on the access point.
For information about the tools required to mount the access point, reference your access point documentation.
Mounting the Antenna
To mount the antenna on the access point, position the antenna below the antenna connector on the access point and thread
it hand tight, as shown in Figure 2 on page 149.
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