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

Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz/5-GHz MIMO 4-Element Patch Antenna (AIR-ANT2566P4W-R)

Choosing a Mounting Location

The antenna should be mounted clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating elements. Generally, the higher an antenna
is above the floor, the better it performs. If possible, find a mounting place directly above your wireless device to ensure the
lead-in cable can be as short as possible.
Installing the Antenna
You can install the antenna on any wall. 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.
Tools and Equipment Required
A mounting installation kit is shipped with the antenna and consists of the following hardware:
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Four #8 x 1¼ screws
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Four #8 plastic anchors
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Four end caps
You may need the following tools and equipment, which are not provided.
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A Phillips screwdriver
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A drill
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A #29 (0.136-in. (s.45 mm)) drill bit (for drywall installation, other surfaces may require a different size).
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A pencil
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A small mallet or hammer
Mounting on a Vertical Surface
Follow these steps to mount your antenna 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.
1. Determine the location where you will mount the antenna.
2. Use the antenna as a template to mark the location of the four mounting holes.
3. Use a drill and #29 drill bit to drill four holes at the locations you marked in 2..
4. Start a plastic anchor into each hole.
5. Use a mallet or small hammer to seat the anchors into the wall.
6. Align the antenna's mounting holes with the anchors.
7. Start a #8 x 1¼ screw into each antenna mounting hole.
8. Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the antenna to the wall. Do not overtighten.
9. Install the end caps into the antenna mounting holes.
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