NETGEAR ANT24D18 manual

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    Installation Guide 18 dBi P atch P anel Directional Antenna ANT24D18[...]

  • Page 2

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NET GEAR ANT24D18 antenna. This Installation Guide provides installing instructions and guidelines for using the NET GEAR 18 dBi P atch Panel Dir ectional Antenna. P ackage Contents The package should contain the following items: •N ETGEAR I ndoor/Outdoor 18 dBi 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz P atch P anel Dir ectional An[...]

  • Page 3

    Configuration and Placement P ole Mount Configuration This illustration shows the pole mount configuration option. W all Mount Configuration With Adjustable Brackets This illustration shows the wall mount configuration with adjustable brackets. •2 brackets for adjustable positioning, 2 wall brackets, 2 indented brackets for pole mounting, and 2 U[...]

  • Page 4

    -M ore range: U se the 18 dBi one side with short antenna cable. F or instance W G302, 1.5m cable ACC-10314-01, lightning arrestor , 2m cable, and ANT24D18 on one side and W G302 (with own antennas) on the other side. -S uper range: U se the 18 dBi both side with short/medium antenna cable. For instance W G302, 3m cable A CC-10314-02, lightning arr[...]

  • Page 5

    Installing the 18 dBi P atch P anel Directional Antenna There are two parts to the wireless antenna installation pr ocess: •M ount the antenna on a pole, or on a wall with adjustable brackets, or on a wall with fixed brackets. • Connect the appropriate electrical hardwar e depending on if the installation is indoors or outdoors. F ollow the ins[...]

  • Page 6

    Now , Connect the Antenna The instructions below cov er outdoor and indoor installations. Connecting the Antenna for an Outdoor Installation 1. T urn off y our wireless unit. 2. Connect the provided 2-meter cable to the antenna and to the arr estor as shown here. Y ou can connect the cable to either of the two RF ports on the lightning arrestor . 3[...]

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    4. Locate the primary detachable antenna of the wireless device. Remov e the antenna and connect the other end of the NETGEAR cable A CC-10314-01, 02, 03 or 04 to this port. N ote: On access points with two antennas, if you are only r eplacing one antenna, be sure to replace the primary antenna and do not remove the secondary antenna. 5. If connect[...]

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    Specifications This chapter provides the 18 dBi P atch P anel Directional Antenna specifications. 2 N type Male rev erse 250 V rms min. 0 - 3 GHz 1.5 max. HPF 195 Harbour Industries 2.2 dB max. @ 2.4 - 2.5 GHz 2 Meter Antenna Cable 25 mm (1 in) FRPBC Black, 5 mm (0.195 in) diameter 229 mm.kg* to 559 mm.kg* (4.1 in.lbs to 10.0 in.lbs) 22 kg* (50 lbs[...]

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    200 W 50 ± 5 Ohms 0 - 3 GHz 1.5 max. 1.3 dB max. 600 V min. (V oltage on upgrade ratio @100V/s) Lightning Arrestor 1000 MOhms 5000 A, 8/20µs 20 A at voltage release = 1s, testing period = 5s, testing duration = 3 min, per test Description Fr equency Range VSWR I nsertion Loss I mpulse Br eakdown V oltage M ax. P ow er Rating I mpedance I nsulatio[...]

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    Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability , NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described her[...]

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    T echnical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPOR T INFORMA TION CARD THA T SHIPP ED WITH Y OUR PR ODUCT. By r egistering your product at www .NET GEAR.com/register , we can provide y ou with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. ©2004 NETGEAR, I nc. NETGEAR, the N etgear logo, ProS afe, Auto U plink and [...]