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

Cisco Aironet 8-dBi Omnidirectional Antenna (AIR-ANT5180V-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 omnidirectional 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 required to mount the antenna to the access point. However, you may need a ¾-in. (19-mm) open end or
combination wrench (or adjustable wrench) to remove the antenna port covers.
For information about tools required to mount the access point, see the appropriate access point documentation.
Mounting the Antenna
Figure 2 identifies and shows the locations of the antenna ports when looking at the access point from the hinged cover side.
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