Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR ANT24D18 antenna. This Installation Guide provides installing instructions and guidelines for using the NETGEAR 18 dBi Patch Panel Directional Antenna. Package Contents 18 dBi Patch Panel Directional Installation Guide, Warranty and Lightning Antenna ANT24D18...
To obtain optimal results in extending wireless range with antenna installations, consult a qualified professional installer for site survey and installation assistance. In the U.S., the ANT24D18 antenna should only be used with devices that have been FCC approved for use with it. Please check the NETGEAR web site at http://www.NETGEAR.com/go/antennas_fcc for an updated list of FCC approved devices.
Provide a good visual WG302 only. line of sight between the ANT24D18 and the other antenna (max. open space) and ideally no partial obstruction. Coverage increases as follow:...
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• Mount the antenna on a pole, or on a wall with adjustable brackets, or on a wall with device. The shortest approved cable to be used in conjunction with the ANT24D18 in fixed brackets. North America is the NETGEAR 1.5 m (ACC-10314-01) cable.
Connect a NETGEAR cable model ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 (sold separately) to the adapter. 5. Locate the primary detachable antenna on the wireless access point. Remove the antenna and connect the other end of the NETGEAR cable ACC-10314-01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 to this port.
For instance the 2 ANT24D18 could be oriented at 90 degrees and positioned 50 feet 5. If connecting 2 ANT24D18 antennas: repeat step 2 to 4 for the second antenna and away and using the WG302 access point. The 2 antennas can also be used to provide connect it the secondary port.
Specifications 18 dBi Patch Panel This chapter provides the Directional Antenna 18 dBi Patch Panel Directional ANT24D18 and Antenna specifications. 2m cable Hardware 18 dBi Patch Panel Directional Antenna Description 2 Meter Antenna Cable Description and Mounting Assembly Frequency Range...
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N/SMA Adapter Accessory Lightning arrestor Description N/SMA Adapter Accessory Description Lightning Arrestor 0 - 3 GHz 0 - 3 GHz Frequency Range Frequency Range VSWR 1.5 max. VSWR 1.5 max. Insertion Loss 1.3 dB max. Connector Type N type Male reverse to SMA Female reverse Impulse Breakdown Voltage 600 V min.
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In the U.S., the ANT24D18 antenna should only be used with devices that have been FCC approved for use with it. Please check the NETGEAR web site at http://www.NETGEAR.com/go/antannas_fcc for an updated list of FCC Side View approved devices.
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