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    Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Cisco Aironet Four-Port Dual-Band Polarization-Diverse Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) First Published: July 2014 Last Updated: December 12, 2014 This document describes the AIR-ANT251 3P4M-N antenna and pro vides electrical specif ications and mounting instructi ons. The antenna is a four -port pola rization-di v erse [...]

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    2 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Du al-Band Polarization-Divers e Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Figure 1 ANT2513P4M-N front high view Antenna T ype Dual-Band Polari zation Di verse Pa tch Array Operating Frequen cy Ranges 2.4-2.5 GHz 5.15-5.925 GHz Nominal Input Impedance 50 Ohms 50 Ohms VSWR 1.6:[...]

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    3 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Dual-Band Polari zation-Diverse Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Technical Specifications 2.4 GHz Antenna Radiation Patterns 2.4 GHz Ports A&C Azimuth Plane 2.4 GHz Ports A&C Elevation Plane 2.4 GHz Ports B&D Azimuth Plane 2.4 GHz Ports B&D Elevation Plane[...]

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    4 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Du al-Band Polarization-Divers e Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Technical Specifications 5 GHz Antenna Radiation Patterns 5 GHz Ports A&C Azimuth Plane 5 GHz Ports A&C Elevat ion Plane 5 GHz Ports B&D Azimuth Plane 5 GHz Ports B&D Elevation Plane[...]

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    5 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Dual-Band Polari zation-Diverse Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Technical Specifications Antenna and Bracket Dimensions Figure 2 and Fi gure 3 sho w the overall dimensio ns of the antenna and bracke t. Figure 2 Antenna and Brack et Dimensio ns (in millimeters)[...]

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    6 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Du al-Band Polarization-Divers e Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Technical Specifications Figur e 3 Rear View of Antenna (dimensions in millimeters)[...]

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    7 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Dual-Band Polari zation-Diverse Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 System Requirements System Requirements This antenna is designed for use wit h Cisco Aironet 3702P and 15 70 series access points. The antenna can be mounted on a w all, a ceiling, or a pole with a maximum diamet er of 5 inches (12.7 cm). Safety Instruc[...]

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    8 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Du al-Band Polarization-Divers e Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Choosing a Mounting Lo cation • K eep the antenna aw ay from metal obstructions such as heat ing and air -conditioning ducts, lar ge ceiling trusses, b uilding superstructures, an d ma jor po wer cabling runs. If necessary , use a rigid conduit to lo[...]

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    9 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Dual-Band Polari zation-Diverse Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Installing the Antenna Contents of Antenna Bracket Kit Figure 4 sho ws the parts included with the antenna brack et. Figur e 4 Antenna Brac ket Kit Cont ents Note One flange (not pictured here) sh ips attached to the antenna. The flange pictured here is[...]

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    10 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Du al-Band Polarization-Divers e Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Installing the Antenna Tools and Equipment Required Y ou will need these tool s to loosen and tighten th e adjustment bolt s on the bracket: • A 1/2 in. (13-mm) wr ench or sock et T o mount the antenna on a wa ll or ceiling, you will need t hese sup[...]

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    11 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Dual-Band Polari zation-Diverse Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Installing the Antenna Figur e 5 W all-Mount Brack et and Dimensions (in mi llimet ers) Step 4 Assemble the bracke t hardware as sho wn in Figure 6 . 4 slotted holes for hose clamps[...]

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    12 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Du al-Band Polarization-Divers e Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Installing the Antenna Figur e 6 Assembling the Br ack et Hardw are Step 5 Make sure you orient the an tenna correctly (note the arro w on the ba ck of the antenna that indica tes the top of the antenna). Use a 1/ 2 in. (13-mm) wrench to loosen the el[...]

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    13 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Dual-Band Polari zation-Diverse Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Installing the Antenna See the Suggested Cable section for cable recommendati ons. Mounting on a Pole or Mast The antenna c an be mounted on a pole or mast usi ng two hose clamps. Note The pole or mast must be rigid enough to hold the weight of the ant[...]

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    14 Cisco Aironet Four-Port Du al-Band Polarization-Divers e Antenna (AIR-ANT2513P4M-N) 78-21447-01 Painting the Antenna Painting the Antenna Painting the antenna and the bracket does not af fect its performan ce if you use standard exterior -grade, oil-based or late x paint. Do not use metallic or metallic-flak e paints, which will de grade antenna[...]