Cisco Systems AIR-ANTM2050D-R User Manual

Cisco Multiband Swivel-Mount Dipole Antenna (AIR-ANTM2050D-R)

This document outlines the specifications and describes the AIR-ANTM2050D-R multiband swivel-mount dipole antenna and contains the following sections:

• Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms, page 1

• Overview, page 3

• Technical Specifications, page 3

• System Requirements, page 7

• Installation Notes, page 7

• Safety Instructions, page 9

• Obtaining Documentation, page 9

• Documentation Feedback, page 11

• Cisco Product Security Overview, page 11

• Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 12

• Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page 14

Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access and download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty and license agreements from Cisco.com.

1. Launch your browser, and go to this URL:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/cetrans.htm

The Warranties and License Agreements page appears.

Corporate Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA

Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

2. To read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps:

a. Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that the part number

78-5235-03A0 is highlighted.

b. Select the language in which you would like to read the document.

c. Click Go.

The Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License page from the Information Packet appears.

d. Read the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in Adobe

Portable Document Format (PDF).

Note You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. You can download

the reader from Adobe’s website: http://www.adobe.com

3. To read translated and localized warranty information about your product, follow these steps:

a. Enter this part number in the Warranty Document Number field:

78-5236-01C0

b. Select the language in which you would like to read the document.

c. Click Go.

The Cisco warranty page appears.

d. Review the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in

Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance:

http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml.

Duration of Hardware Warranty

Ninety (90) days.

Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware

Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.

Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.

To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number

Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from Cisco, contact your Cisco Sales and Service Representative.

Complete the information below, and keep it for reference:

Company product purchased from

Company telephone number

Product model number

Product serial number

Maintenance contract number

Cisco Multiband Swivel-Mount Dipole Antenna (AIR-ANTM2050D-R)

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Overview

The AIR-ANTM2050D-R antenna operates in the 2.4- and 5-GHz bands, and is designed for use with spatial-diversity access point (AP) systems. The AIR-ANTM2050D-R antenna is compatible with Cisco

802.11a/b/g radio products using a reverse-polarity threaded Neill-Concelman (RP-TNC) connector.

Figure 1 shows the AIR-ANTM2050D-R antenna.

Figure 1 Cisco AIR-ANTM2050D-R Antenna

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Technical Specifications

The following table lists the technical specifications for the AIR-ANTM2050D-R antenna.

Antenna type Dipole

Operating frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz and 4900 to 5900 MHz

Maximum VSWR

Peak gain

Polarization Linear (vertical)

Azimuth plane beamwidth Omnidirectional

Elevation plane 3 dB beamwidth (H-plane) Omnidirectional

Elevation plane 3 dB beamwidth (E-plane)

Maximum dimensions 6.9 x 0.9 x 0.3 in. (175 x 22 x 8 mm)

bandwidth 2.0:1

• 2.4-GHz: 2 dBi

• 5-GHz: 5 dBi

• 2.4-GHz: 85 degrees

• 5-GHz: 30 degrees

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Weight 0.1 lb (0.05 kg)

Connector type RP-TNC

Enclosure Plastic radome UV stabilized ABS/PC

Environment Indoor

Mounting Direct

1. VSWR = voltage standing wave ratio

Figure 2 shows the H-plane radiation pattern at 2.4- to 2.5-GHz for the AIR-ANTM2050D-R antenna.

Figure 2 H-Plane Pattern at 2.4- to 2.5-GHz

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Figure 3 shows the E-plane radiation pattern at 2.4- to 2.5-GHz for the AIR-ANTM2050D-R antenna.

Figure 3 E-Plane Pattern at 2.4- to 2.5-GHz

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