Antenna Ports - Cisco CGR 1000 Series Getting Connected Manual

When to Install or Replace Antennas
Depending on the router configuration, it could arrive in the shipping container with all required antennas already installed
and connected to the corresponding Cisco Connected Grid moduless (CG) that inside the router.
However, you might need to install an antenna on the router when:
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You purchase a CG Module separately from the router. The antenna is included in the module kit, and must be
installed on the router to complete the module installation procedure.
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You purchase an antenna separately to replace a faulty or damaged antenna.

Antenna Ports

This section describes the antenna ports, their locations on the router, and the recommended antenna installation
locations. This section includes the following topics:
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Antenna Port Numbering, page 31
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Unused Antenna Ports-N Connectors, page 33
Antenna Port Numbering
This section illustrates the antenna port locations on the router. Each antenna port is numbered. The antenna port
numbers can be referenced by installers, support technicians, and other end users when installing, replacing, or
troubleshooting the antennas.
Caution: Any Connected Grid antenna can be installed in any of the router antenna ports, however, Cisco recommends
that antennas be installed in the locations recommended in the Cisco Connected Grid Antennas Installation Guide. Doing
so ensures correct antenna cable management, ease of installation, and optimal antenna performance.
The recommended location for each antenna depends on several factors, including:
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The type and number of Connected Grid modules installed in the router
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The type and number of antennas required to support the installed modules
Note: The router integrated
another antenna model.
Cisco CGR 1120 antenna ports are shown in
WiFi antenna is always installed in Port 5, and should not be removed or replaced with
Figure 1:
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