Motorola AP-5181 - Wireless Access Point Specifications Manual page 15

1.3.1 Choosing the Right Antenna and accessories for your WLAN
It is important to consider a number of factors when choosing an antenna and accessories for your Motorola
enterprise WLAN. To choose the right components, you'll need to know:
• Where is the antenna to be installed, and what type of coverage is required. Knowing the intended radio
band is central. Determine if the intended radio coverage area supports dual 2.4/5.2 band traffic. Has the
antenuation of the coverage been discerned in respect to known barriers.
• In which band (802.11b/g or 802.11a) your network operates
• Which Motorola AP to use
• Whether you will be deploying the network indoors or outdoors
• The distance between AP and antenna, to determine extender cable length, if any
• the serviceablity requirement for each AP and antenna deployment
Review the chart to determine which antennas suit your needs. Using the part numbers provided, determine
which of the antennas will work with your hardware in your environment.
Antenna Selection and Description
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