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Cisco CGR 1000 and 2000 Series
Connected Grid Antennas Overview
This document provides the descriptions and installation instructions for wireless antennas supported on Cisco 1000 and
2000 Series Connected Grid (CGR) routers.
Antennas might be installed into the host router prior to delivery or ordered separately as a field-replaceable unit.
This chapter covers the following topics:
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Overview, page 3
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Supported Antennas, page 4
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Supported Antenna Accessories, page 5
Note: More information about Cisco Connected Grid modules—For detailed information about the Connected Grid
modules, see the corresponding installation and configuration guide for each module.
Overview
Deciding which antenna to use involves many factors such as coverage area, maximum distance, indoor location, outdoor
location, and antenna height.
When antennas are used indoors, the building construction, ceiling height, and internal obstructions must be considered.
In outdoor environments, obstructions such as trees, vehicles, buildings, and hills must be considered. Distance is the
primary factor when using outdoor-wireless communications; however, coverage area also becomes important when you
are using wireless client devices to communicate with the wireless device.
Cisco Connected Grid 1000 Series and 2000 Series routers support various types of antennas for wireless
communication in Smart Grid backhaul and WPAN networks.
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