Antennas For Outdoor Deployments - Cisco Aironet 1700 Deployment Manual

Antennas for Outdoor Deployments

In the U.S., installers who wish to deploy APs outdoors are recommended to use the "P" series products. The following
antennas may be used with the AP 3600p and AP 3700p series.
AIR-ANT2524V4C-R – Dual-band Omni-directional (1 required) – 2/4 dBi Ceiling mount Omni use
AIR-ANT2544V4M-R– Dual-band Omni-directional (1 required) – 4/4 dBi Wall mount Omni use
AIR-ANT2566P4W-R– Dual band directional
Additionally, the AP 3700p has FCC approval for outdoor use with a higher gain antenna used for Stadium applications. Cisco
AIR-ANT2513P4M-N is a Dual-band 13 dBi Patch antenna with "N" style connectors.
Cable assembly: RP-TNC to N (AIR-CAB005LL-R-N) may be required depending on installation.
Note
For additional information on Cisco antennas, refer
The antenna reference guide will have details of all Cisco antennas; you can also find individual datasheets at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps469/index.html.
Always use Cisco antennas whenever possible – refer to the following URL:
Note
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5678/ps10981/white_paper_c11-671769.pdf
Cisco has also introduced a new smaller size dipole. While this antenna does not have an articulating knuckle, it is much smaller
in size and is a good choice when aesthetics is a primary concern.
Figure 28 Standard Dipoles and Short Dipoles (On Right)
(1 required) – 6 dBi Patch wall mount use
Cisco Aironet Antennas and Accessories Reference Guide.
Cisco Aironet Series 1700/2700/3700 Access Point Deployment Guide
Cisco Aironet Series 3700 Access Point