Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 420
External Antenna Options
External Antenna Options
The Access Point 420 external antenna options are outlined in the following
table:
Table 4-1.
Antenna Type
2 dBi indoor omnidirectional
diversity
5 dBi indoor/outdoor
omnidirectional
6.5 dBi indoor/outdoor directional
diversity
7 dBi indoor/outdoor directional
8 dBi outdoor omnidirectional
11 dBi indoor/outdoor wide angle
directional
* These antennas are not permitted for use in North America.
4-2
Summary of External Antennas to Use With the Access Point 420
Part Number
Mounting
J8442A
Ceiling grid
J8441A
Ceiling or mast
J8445A
Flush wall mount,
articulating mount for
wall or mast
J8443A
Flush wall mount with
integrated
articulating feature
J8444A*
Mast
J8446A*
Flush wall mount, tilt
mount for mast
Horizontal
Vertical
Beamwidth (3dB)
Beamwidth (3dB)
360 Degrees
80 Degrees
360 Degrees
31 Degrees
80 Degrees
55 Degrees
65 Degrees
50 Degrees
360 Degrees
12 Degrees
120 Degrees
13 Degrees