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Antennas Guide
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Cisco CGR 1000 and 2000 Series
Connected Grid Antennas Overview
This document provides the descriptions and installation instructions for wireless antennas supported on Cisco 1000 and
2000 Series Connected Grid (CGR) routers.
Antennas might be installed into the host router prior to delivery or ordered separately as a field-replaceable unit.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Overview, page 3
Supported Antennas, page 4
Supported Antenna Accessories, page 5
Note: More information about Cisco Connected Grid modules—For detailed information about the Connected Grid
modules, see the corresponding installation and configuration guide for each module.
Overview
Deciding which antenna to use involves many factors such as coverage area, maximum distance, indoor location, outdoor
location, and antenna height.
When antennas are used indoors, the building construction, ceiling height, and internal obstructions must be considered.
In outdoor environments, obstructions such as trees, vehicles, buildings, and hills must be considered. Distance is the
primary factor when using outdoor-wireless communications; however, coverage area also becomes important when you
are using wireless client devices to communicate with the wireless device.
Cisco Connected Grid 1000 Series and 2000 Series routers support various types of antennas for wireless
communication in Smart Grid backhaul and WPAN networks.
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300644
Base Station
Data Backhaul
Network (WAN)
CGR 1120
CGR 2010
WPAN Network
Smart Meters
3G, 4G, or
WiMAX
Modules
RF Module or
Power Line
Communications
(PLC)
Figure 1 Smart Grid Wireless Communication
Supported Antennas
Part Number Description Supported Router
ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M (Configured) Multi-purpose integrated monopole antenna,
ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M= (Spare) Multi-purpose integrated monopole antenna,
ANT-WPAN-OM-OUT-N Outdoor omnidirectional stick antenna for 900 MHz WPAN CGR 1240, 1120
ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N Outdoor omnidirectional stick antenna for 2G/3G/4G Cellular CGR 1240, 1120, 2010
ANT-3G-PNL-OUT-N Multiband flat-panel outdoor 3G antenna CGR 1240, 1120
ANT-4G-PNL-OUT-N Multiband flat-panel outdoor 4G antenna CGR 1240, 1120, 2010
ANT-1.8-PNL-OUT-N Outdoor flat-panel antenna for WiMAX 1.8 GHz CGR 1240, 1120
ANT-2.X-PNL-OUT-N Outdoor flat-panel antenna for WiMAX 2.5 GHz CGR 1240, 1120
ANT-3.X-PNL-OUT-N Outdoor flat-panel antenna for WiMAX 3.8 GHz CGR 1240, 1120
The following table lists the supported CGR antennas, cables, and accessories:
chassis-mounted, omnidirectional, includes non-integrated
coaxial cable. No cable (option class).
chassis-mounted, omnidirectional, includes internal coaxial
cable: LMR-100, 17.5 internal cable, QMA (M)-MCX (M) (PID:
CAB-L10-9-Q-M).
CGR 1240
CGR 1240
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Part Number Description Supported Router
ANT-4G-DP-IN-TNC Indoor articulating (swivel-mount) dipole CGR 1120
ANT-4G-CM-IN-TNC Indoor volcano ceiling mount CGR 1120
ANT-4G-SR-OUT-TNC Integrated 4G, low-profile outdoor saucer antenna CGR 1000 Series (CG
2G/3G/4G GRWIC)
1
,
ANT-GPS-OUT-TNC GPS antenna, integrated 15' LMR-100 cable with RA-TNC(m)
quantity 1
ANT-MP2-INT-OUT-M
and ANT-MP2-I-O-SS-M
ANT-4G-SR-OUT-TNC Multiband low-profile saucer outdoor 4G Antenna CGR 1120
1. (m) = male
Multi-purpose Integrated antennas designed for direct mounting CGR 1240
CGR 1120, 2010
Supported Antenna Accessories
The following table lists the supported CGR antennas, cables, and accessories.
Part Number Description Supported Router
ANT-MP-I-OUT-SS-M 3G or 4G integrated antenna kit (used with external antennas and 3G or
4G module):
RA-QMA(m)
N(f)-to-MCX(f) coaxial adapter
weather-proof cap
coaxial seal
electrical-joint compound
ANT-MP-IN-OUT-LS-M 3G or 4G integrated antenna kit (used with external antennas and 3G or
4G module):
RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX(m), LMR-100, 17.5" (quantity 1)
RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX(m), LMR-100, 10.5" (quantity 1)
weather-proof cap
coaxial seal
electrical-joint compound
ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M 900 MHz integrated antenna kit (used with external antenna and 900
MHz module):
RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX(m), LMR-100, 10.5" (quantity 1)
weather-proof cap
coaxial seal
electrical-joint compound
CGR-LA-NM-NF Lightning arrestor kit CGR 1240
CGR-LA-NF-NF Lightning arrestor kit CGR 1120
CGR-PMK1000 Pole-mount kit (brackets, plate, washers, carriage bolts) CGR 1240, 1120
CGR-N-CONN N-connector kit: LMR-400 cable, weather-proof cap, coaxial seal,
electrical-joint compound (used with external antennas and 3G module)
CGR-N-CONN-WIMAX N-connector kit: LMR-400 cable, weather-proof cap, coaxial seal,
electrical-joint compound (used with external antennas and WiMAX
module)
2
to RA-MCX(m), LMR-100, 10.5" (quantity 2)
CGR 1240
CGR 1240
CGR 1240
CGR 1240, 1120
CGR 1240, 1120
For detailed information about Cisco Antennas, please refer to the following guides:
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Cisco Industrial Routers Antenna Guide:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/connectedgrid/antennas/install-guide/b-cisco-industrial-routers-and
-industrial-wireless-access-points-antenna-guide.html
Cisco Aironet Antennas and Accessories Reference Guide
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/wireless/aironet-antennas-accessories/product_data_sheet09186
a008008883b.html
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Antenna Use Cases
This section provides some of the typical use cases for wireless antennas supported on Cisco 1000 and 2000 Series
Connected Grid (CGR) routers. This section contains the following:
Antennas for the 4G Module in CGR 2010 (WAN), page 7
Antennas for Radio Modules in CGR 1120 (WAN), page 10
Antennas for Radio Modules in CGR 1240 (WAN and WPAN), page 17
Antennas for the 4G Module in CGR 2010 (WAN)
The following lists the supported antennas for the WAN (backhaul) 4G module in the CGR 2010:
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 1, page 7
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 2, page 8
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 3, page 8
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 4, page 9
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 5, page 9
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 6, page 10
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 1
Table 1 Conduit to antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-TNC(m) to N(m), LMR-400-FR, 20', quantity 2
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
4G radio module, TNC(f), quantity 2
20' cable through enclosure through conduit or boot
Omnidirectional stick or flat-panel antenna
37-1378-01
CAB-L400-20-TNC-N
None
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Item Description
External Cable Single cable passes through conduit from inside to outside building.
Antenna 4G omnidirectional stick, standard performance, N(f), quantity 2
07-1171-01
ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N
4G flat-panel antenna, N(f), quantity 1
07-1172-01
ANT-4G-PNL-OUT-N
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 2
Table 2 Conduit to antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
4G radio module, TNC(f), quantity 2
50' cable through enclosure through conduit or boot
Omnidirectional stick or flat-panel antenna
Internal Cable RA-TNC(m) to N(m), LMR-400-FR, 50', quantity 2
37-1379-01
CAB-L400-50-TNC-N
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable Single cable passes through conduit from inside to outside building.
Antenna 4G omnidirectional stick, standard performance, N(f), quantity 2
None
07-1171-01
ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N
4G flat-panel antenna, N(f), quantity 1
07-1172-01
ANT-4G-PNL-OUT-N
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 3
Table 3 Antenna on top of enclosure
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable Antenna mounted to top of metal cabinet, integrated cable runs to 4G module front panel.
4G radio module, TNC(f), quantity 2
Antenna with integrated 15' coaxial
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Item Description
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 4G, low profile, integrated 15' LMR-195 cable with TNC(m), quantity 2
None
07-1165-01
ANT-4G-SR-OUT-TNC
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 4
Table 4 Indoor swivel-mount dipole with 15' extension cable
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
4G radio module, TNC(f), quantity 2
15' coaxial cable with base
Swivel-mount dipole
Internal Cable Single-port antenna stand with 15' cable included, TNC(m) to TNC(m), quantity 2
07-1054-01
CAB-L195-15-TNC
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 4G indoor swivel-mount dipole, 0 dBi, MPN Laird DBA6927C-CS1 or Pulse W1945
None
07-1174-01 (was 07-1137-01)
ANT-4G-DP-IN-TNC
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 5
Table 5 Indoor ceiling mount antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable None. No separate indoor cable, cable is part of antenna.
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
4G radio module, TNC(f), quantity 2
None
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Item Description
External Cable None. Antenna mounted indoor to ceiling, integrated cable runs to 4G module front panel.
Antenna 4G Indoor, volcano, integrated 15' LMR-195 cable with TNC(m), quantity 2
Laird CMS69273-CS1
07-1173-01 (was 07-1121-01)
ANT-4G-CM-IN-TNC
4G Module in CGR 2010 Use Case 6
Table 6 20' Indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, omnidirectional stick or flat-panel antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-TNC(m) to N(m), LMR-400-FR, 20', quantity 2
4G radio module, TNC(f) - quantity 2
07- 1158-01
CAB-L400-20-TNC-N
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m) to N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20'
Antenna 4G omnidirectional stick, standard performance, N(f), quantity 2
N(f)-N(f) MPN H+S 3406, quantity 2
07-1158-01
CGR-LA-NF-NF
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
07-1171-01
ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N
4G panel antenna, N(f), quantity 1
07-1172-01
ANT-4G-PNL-OUT-N
Antennas for Radio Modules in CGR 1120 (WAN)
The following lists the supported CR antennas for the 3G WAN (backhaul) module in the CGR 1120:
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 1, page 11
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 2, page 12
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 3, page 12
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 4, page 13
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CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 5, page 13
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 6, page 14
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 7, page 15
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 8, page 15
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 9, page 16
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 10, page 17
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 1
Table 7 3G module, 10', 15', or 20' cable through conduit or building entry panel pass-through, stick
omnidirectional or directional flat-panel antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 10', quantity 2
Stick omnidirectional or directional flat-panel antenna
37-1351-02
CAB-L240-10-Q-N
RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 15', quantity 2
37-1352-02
CAB-L240-15-Q-N
RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 20'
37-1353-02
CAB-L240-20-Q-N
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable Same cable as indoor cable. For example, single cable runs from inside to outside, through a conduit.
Antenna 4G omnidirectional stick, standard perf, N(f), quantity 2
None
07-1171-01
ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N
3G, 806–960 MHz, 1710 to 2170 MHz, flat-panel antenna, 10/11 dBi, MPN PCTEL FP8241805-10VP,
qty 2
07-1162-01
ANT-3G-PNL-OUT-N
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CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 2
Table 8 3G module, indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, stick omnidirectional or directional
flat-panel antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 10', quantity 2
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m) to N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
Stick omnidirectional or directional flat-panel antenna
37-1351-02
CAB-L240-10-Q-N
Lightning arrestor, N(f)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1158-01
CGR-LA-NF-NF
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna 4G omnidirectional stick, standard perf, N(f), quantity 2
07-1171-01
ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N
3G, 806–960 MHz, 1710 to 2170 MHz, flat-panel antenna, 10/11 dBi, MPN
PCTEL FP8241805-10VP, qty 2
07-1162-01
ANT-3G-PNL-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 3
Table 9 3G module, low-profile antenna with Integrated 15' coaxial cable, mounted to top of utility cabinet roof
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable None
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
Low-profile antenna mounted on cabinet roof
Connector adapter, QMA(m)-TNC(m), MPN H+S 33-QMA-TNC-50-1, quantity 2
29-7759-01
ANT-ADPTR-Q-TNC
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Item Description
External Cable None
Antenna 4G low-profile, integrated 15' LMR-195 cable with TNC(m), quantity 2
07-1165-01
ANT-4G-SR-OUT-TNC
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 4
Table 10 GPS antenna with integrated 15' coaxial cable, mounted to top of utility cabinet roof
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable None
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
GPS antenna mounted to top of utility cabinet roof
Connector adapter, QMA(m)-TNC (f), MPN H+S 33-QMA-TNC-50-1, quantity 1
29-7759-01
ANT-ADPTR-Q-TNC
External Cable None
Antenna GPS antenna, integrated 15' LMR-100 cable with RA-TNC(m), quantity 1
07-1155-01
ANT-GPS-OUT-TNC
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 5
Table 11 WiFi antenna, swivel-mount, mounted directly to CGR 1120 front panel connector
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable None
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
WiFi antenna, swivel-mount, mounted directly to CGR 1120 front panel connector
Connector adapter, QMA(m)-TNC (f), MPN H+S 33-QMA-TNC-50-1, quantity 1
29-7759-01
29-7759-01
ANT-ADPTR-Q-TNC
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Item Description
External Cable None
Antenna 4G indoor swivel-mount dipole, 0 dBi
Laird DBA6927C-CS1 or Pulse W1945
07-1174-01 (was 07-1137-01)
ANT-4G-DP-IN-TNC
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 6
Table 12 RF 900 module, indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, omnidirectional stick antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 10', quantity 1
RF 900 module, indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, omnidirectional stick antenna
37-1351-02
CAB-L240-10-Q-N
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m) to N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 1
Antenna 900 MHz ISM band, omnidirectional stick, 5 dBi gain, N(f), quantity 1
Lightning arrestor, N(f)-N(f), quantity 1
07-1158-01
CGR-LA-NF-NF
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 1
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
07-1163-01
AN T-WPAN-OM-OUT-N
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CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 7
Table 13 WiMAX module, 2.3 to 2.4 GHz WiMAX, indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, directional
flat-panel antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 10', quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m) to N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
WiMAX module, directional flat-panel antenna
37-1351-02
CAB-L240-10-Q-N
Lightning arrestor, N(f)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1158-01
CGR-LA-NF-NF
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 2.3 to 2.7 GHz, 17 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1160-01
ANT-2.X-PNL-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 8
Table 14 WiMAX module, 2.5 to 2.7 GHz WiMAX, indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, directional
flat-panel antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 10', quantity 1
WiMAX module, directional flat-panel antenna
37-1351-02
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
CAB-L240-10-Q-N
Lightning arrestor, N(f)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1158-01
CGR-LA-NF-NF
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Item Description
External Cable RA-N(m) to N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 2.3 to 2.7 GHz, 17 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1160-01
ANT-2.X-PNL-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 9
Table 15 WiMAX module, 3.3 to 3.6 GHz WiMAX, indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, directional
flat-panel antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 10', quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m) to N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 3.3 to 3.8 GHz, 18.5 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
WiMAX module, directional flat-panel antenna
37-1351-02
CAB-L240-10-Q-N
Lightning arrestor, N(f)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1158-01
CGR-LA-NF-NF
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
07-1161-01
ANT-3.X-PNL-OUT-N
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CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 10
Table 16 WiMAX module, 3.5 to 3.8 GHz WiMAX, indoor cable, lightning arrestor, outdoor cable, directional
flat-panel antenna
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to N(m), LMR-240-FR, 10', quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m) to N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
WiMAX module, directional flat-panel antenna
37-1351-02
CAB-L240-10-Q-N
Lightning arrestor, N(f)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1158-01
CGR-LA-NF-NF
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
— CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 3.3 to 3.8 GHz, 18.5 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1161-01
ANT-3.X-PNL-OUT-N
Antennas for Radio Modules in CGR 1240 (WAN and WPAN)
The following lists the supported CR antennas for the 3G WAN (backhaul) and WPAN modules in the CGR 1240:
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 1, page 18
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 2, page 18
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 3, page 19
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 4, page 19
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 5, page 20
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 6, page 21
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 7, page 22
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 8, page 22
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CG Antennas for 3G WAN Module in the CGR 1120 Use Case 9, page 16
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 10, page 24
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 11, page 24
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 12, page 25
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 13, page 26
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 1
Table 17 Integrated antenna, 3G module
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 10.5", quantity 2
Integrated antenna, 3G module
37-1391-01
CAB-L100-10-Q-M
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 900 MHz, 3G, 806 to 960 MHz, 1710 to 2700 MHz, monopole antenna, chassis mounted,
None
omnidirectional, quantity 2
07-1140-02
ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 2
Table 18 External antenna, 3G module
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 10.5", quantity 2
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External antenna, 3G module
37-1391-01
CAB-L100-10-Q-M
Bulkhead adapter, MCX(f) receptacle, N(f), quantity 2
AND
Lightning arrestor, DC Pass, N(m)-N(f), quantity 2
CGR-LA-NM-NF
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Item Description
External Cable RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna 4G omnidirectional stick, standard performance, N(f), quantity 2
ANT-4G-OMNI-OUT-N
3G, 806-960 MHz, 1710 to 2170 MHz, Flat-panel antenna, quantity 2
ANT-3G-PNL-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 3
Table 19 Integrated antenna, RF900 WPAN module
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 900 MHz, 3G, 806 to 960 MHz, 1710 to 2700 MHz, monopole antenna, chassis mounted,
Integrated antenna, RF900 WPAN module
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-10-Q-M
None
omnidirectional, quantity 1
07-1140-02
ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 4
Table 20 External antenna, RF900 WPAN module
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 1
External antenna, RF900 WPAN module
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
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Item Description
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
Bulkhead adapter, MCX(f) receptacle, N(f), quantity 2
29-5950-01
AND
Lightning arrestor, DC Pass, N(m)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1091-01
CGR-LA-NM-NF
37-yyyy-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna 900 MHz ISM Band, omnidirectional stick, N(f), quantity 1
07-1163-02
AN T-WPAN-OM-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 5
Table 21 Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 2.3 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 900 MHz, 3G, 806 to 960 MHz, 1710 to 2700 MHz, monopole antenna, chassis mounted,
Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 2.3 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
None
omnidirectional, quantity 2
07-1140-02
ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M
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CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 6
Table 22 External antenna, WiMAX module, 2.3 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External antenna, WiMAX module, 2.3 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
Bulkhead adapter, MCX(f) receptacle, N(f), quantity 2
29-5950-01
AND
Lightning arrestor, DC Pass, N(m)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1091-01
CGR-LA-NM-NF
External Cable RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
37-yyyy-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 2300 to 2700 MHz, 17 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1160-01
ANT-2.X-PNL-OUT-N
Flat-panel antenna, 2300 to 2700 MHz, 17 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1160-01
ANT-2.X-PNL-OUT-N
2.3 GHz cavity-notch filter, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 2
74-10586-01
coaxial cable, LMR-400-DB, quantity 2
37-0907-01
AIR-CAB005LL-N
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CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 7
Table 23 Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 2.5 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 900 MHz, 3G, 806 to 960 MHz, 1710 to 2700 MHz, monopole antenna, chassis mounted,
Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 2.5 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
None
omnidirectional, quantity 2
07-1140-02
ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 8
Table 24 External antenna, WiMAX module, 2.5 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 1
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External antenna, WiMAX module, 2.5 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
Bulkhead adapter, MCX(f) receptacle, N(f), quantity 2
29-5950-01
AND
Lightning arrestor, DC Pass, N(m)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1091-01
CGR-LA-NM-NF
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Item Description
External Cable RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 2300 to 2700 MHz, 17 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1160-01
ANT-2.X-PNL-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 9
Table 25 External antenna, WiMAX module, 1.8 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 2
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External antenna, WiMAX module, 1.8 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
Bulkhead adapter, MCX(f) receptacle, N(f), quantity 2
29-5950-01
AND
Lightning arrestor, DC Pass, N(m)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1091-01
CGR-LA-NM-NF
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Item Description
External Cable RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
37-yyyy-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-yyyy-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 1800 to 1830 MHz, 15 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1159-01
ANT-1.8-PNL-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 10
Table 26 Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 3.3 to 3.6 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 2
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 3.6 GHz WiMAX, 3.3 to 3.8 GHz, monopole antenna, chassis mounted, omnidirectional, quantity 2
Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 3.3 to 3.6 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
None
07-1142-02
ANT-WM-INT-OUT-M
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 11
Table 27 External antenna, WiMAX module, 3.3 to 3.6 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 2
External antenna, WiMAX module, 3.3 to 3.6 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
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Item Description
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
Bulkhead adapter, MCX(f) receptacle, N(f), quantity 2
29-5950-01
AND
Lightning arrestor, DC pass, N(m)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1091-01
CGR-LA-NM-NF
37-1392-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 3300 to 3800 MHz, 18.5 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1161-01
ANT-3.X-PNL-OUT-N
CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 12
Table 28 Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 3.5 to 3.8 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 2
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External Cable None
Antenna 3.6 GHz WiMAX, 3.3 to 3.8 GHz, monopole antenna, chassis mounted, omnidirectional, quantity 2
Integrated antenna, WiMAX module, 3.5 to 3.8 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
None
07-1142-02
ANT-WM-INT-OUT-M
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CG Antennas for 3G Backhaul Module in CGR 1240 Use Case 13
Table 29 External antenna, WiMAX module, 3.5 to 3.8 GHz WiMAX
Item Description
Antenna
Arrangement
Internal Cable RA-QMA(m) to RA-MCX (m), LMR-100, 17.5", quantity 2
Adapter and/or
Lightning Arrestor
External antenna, WiMAX module, 3.5 to 3.8 GHz WiMAX
37-1380-01
CAB-L100-17-Q-M
Bulkhead adapter, MCX(f) receptacle, N(f), quantity 2
29-5950-01
AND
Lightning arrestor, DC pass, N(m)-N(f), quantity 2
07-1091-01
CGR-LA-NM-NF
External Cable RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-400-DB, 20', quantity 2
37-yyyy-01
CAB-L400-20-N-N
RA-N(m)-N(m), LMR-600-DB, 30', quantity 2
37-1396-01
CAB-L600-30-N-N
Antenna Flat-panel antenna, 3300 to 3800 MHz, 18.5 dBi, N(f), dual-slant, quantity 1
07-1161-01
ANT-3.X-PNL-OUT-N
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Installation
This section provides installation instructions for wireless antennas supported on Cisco 1000 and 2000 Series Connected
Grid (CGR) routers. This section contains the following:
Safety Precautions, page 27
Installation Requirements, page 28
General Installation Instructions for Mounting Antennas, page 30
When to Install or Replace Antennas, page 31
Antenna Ports, page 31
Connecting the Antenna to the CGR 1120, page 34
Connect the Antenna-to-Module Cable in the CGR 1240, page 35
Antenna and CG Module Color Codes, page 36
Cisco Lightning Arrestors, page 37
Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 39
Additional Information, page 40
Safety Precautions
Warning: Do not locate the outdoor antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where
it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with
such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer
to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada:Canadian Electrical
Code, Section 54). Statement 1052
Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna. In many of these cases, the
victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard.
For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may
save your life!
For your safety, read and follow these safety precautions.
If you are installing an antenna for the first time, for your own safety as well as others, seek professional assistance.
Your Cisco sales representative can explain which mounting method to use for the size and type antenna you are
about to install.
Before you install an antenna, contact your Cisco account representative to explain which mounting method to use
for the size and type of antenna that you are about to install.
Find someone to help you—installing an antenna is often a two-person job.
Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com
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Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance, in mind. Remember that electric power lines and
phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.
Contact your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation.
Plan your installation carefully and completely before you begin. Each person involved in an installation should be
assigned to a specific task, and should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be in charge of the
operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble.
When installing your antenna, follow these guidelines:
— Do not use a metal ladder.
— Do not work on a wet or windy day.
— Do dress properly—wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
If the assembly starts to drop, move away from it and let it fall. Because the antenna, mast, cable, and metal guy
wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current, even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line
completes an electrical path through the antenna and the installer.
If any pa rt of th e ante nna sy s tem sh ould come in c ontac t with a powe r line, do not touch it or tr y to remove it yours elf.
Call your local power company to have it removed safely.
If an accident should occur with the power lines, call for qualified emergency help immediately.
Installation Requirements
This section contains the following:
Installation Location, page 28
Antenna Connections, page 29
Optimum Performance, page 29
Installation Location
Warning: Do not locate the outdoor antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where
it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with
such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer
to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada:Canadian Electrical
Code, Section 54). Statement 1052
The location of the antenna is important. Objects such as metal columns, walls, and so on, reduce efficiency. Best
performance is achieved when antennas are mounted at the same height and in a direct line of sight with no obstructions.
If this is not possible and reception is poor, you should try different mounting positions to optimize reception.
The antenna is designed to create an omnidirectional broadcast pattern. To achieve this pattern, the antenna should be
mounted clear of any obstructions to the sides of the radiating element. If the mounting location is on the side of a
building or on a tower, the antenna pattern is degraded on the building or tower side.
Antenna installation and replacement should only be performed at one of the following, certified location types:
Utility maintenance and repair depot
Cisco DF facility
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Customer premises field depot
Before installing your antenna, determine the optimum location for safety and performance. Follow these steps to
determine a safe distance from wires, power lines, and trees:
1. Measure the height of your antenna.
2. Add this length to the length of your tower or mast, then double this total for the minimum safe clearance distance
from wires, power lines, and trees.
Caution: If you are unable to maintain this safe distance, stop and get professional technical assistance for a mounting
alternative.
Antenna Connections
Before you install or replace antennas, make sure the router is:
Powered off
Disconnected from all power sources
Disconnected from the Field Area Network (FAN)
Removed from a pole-top installation
Note: Caps on the N-connectors are installed on the CGR 1240 antenna ports to protect them from the environment.
They must only be removed to install the integrated antenna or the antenna RF cable.
Optimum Performance
The higher your antenna is above the ground, the better it performs, generally. It is good practice is to install your antenna
about 5 to 10 ft (1.5 to 3 m) above the roof line and away from all power lines and obstructions. If possible, find a
mounting place directly above your wireless device so that the lead-in cable can be as direct as possible.
Antennas transmit and receive radio signals which are susceptible to RF obstructions and common sources of
interference that can reduce throughput and range of the device to which they are connected. Follow these guidelines
to ensure the best possible performance:
Install the antenna vertically and mount it with the cables pointing towards the ground.
Keep the antenna away from metal obstructions such as heating and air-conditioning ducts, large ceiling trusses,
building superstructures, and major power cabling runs. If necessary, use a rigid conduit to lower the antenna away
from these obstructions.
The density of the materials used in surrounding buildings’ construction impacts antenna signal strength. Consider
the following
— Signals penetrate paper and vinyl walls with little change to signal strength.
— Signals penetrate only one or two solid and pre-cast concrete walls without degrading signal strength.
— Signals penetrate three or four concrete and wood block walls without degrading signal strength.
— Signals penetrate five or six walls constructed of drywall or wood without degrading signal strength.
— Signals are likely to reflect off a thick metal wall and not penetrate it at all.
— Signals are likely to reflect off a chain link fence or a wire mesh with spaces of 1 to 1-1/2 in (2.5 to 3.8 cm).
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Microwave ovens and 2-GHz cordless phones can cause signal interference because they operate in the same
frequency range as the WiFi radio to which one of the antennas is connected.
For instructions on installing or replacing a Cisco Connected Grid module, see the corresponding installation and
configuration guide for each module.
For detailed instructions on opening the door, see the installation guide of your router. Before installing the antenna
according to the installation procedures in the following chapters, you must complete these steps:
— Open the router chassis door.
— Remove any plug or connector that is installed in the antenna port.
— Verify the correct antenna port for installation, based on the antenna model you are installing.
See the installation document for your router regarding the correct antenna port location. Antennas must be installed
in the correct antenna port for ease of installation and optimal performance.
Note: Ensure that you are able to access the antenna port from inside the router. If an installed module prevents you from
reaching the antenna port, you might have to remove the module before installing the antenna, then reinstall the module.
See the corresponding module installation and configuration guide for each module.
General Installation Instructions for Mounting Antennas
Caution: For outside installations, make sure you do not mount the antenna upside down or block the bottom of the
antenna at the cable exit. The correct mounting position is with the cable pointing down (towards the ground) so that any
moisture will drain through the antenna drain holes. The antenna ships with a yellow mounting instruction label
temporarily attached to the antenna radome.
The following instructions are common to most mast mounted installations.
1. Assemble your new antenna on the ground or a level surface at the installation site.
2. Connect its coaxial cable while you are on the ground and attach the antenna to the mast.
3. Ensure that the mast does not fall as you raise or remove it. Use a durable non-conductive rope secured at each two
foot level as the mast is raised. Have an assistant tend the rope, ready to pull the mast clear of any hazards (such as
power lines) should it begin to fall.
4. Use the mounting bracket provided with the antenna.
5. If the installation will use guy wires:
a. Install guy anchor bolts.
b. Estimate the length of guy wire and cut it before raising the mast.
c. Attach guy wires to a mast using guy rings.
6. Carefully connect the antenna and mast assembly to its mounting bracket and tighten the clamp bolts.
In the case of a a guyed (tall, thin mast) installation, you must have at least one assistant to hold the mast upright
while the guy wires are attached and tightened to the anchor bolts.
7. Attach a “DANGER” label at eye level on the mast.
8. Install ground rods to remove any static electricity buildup and connect a ground wire to the mast and ground rod.
Use ground rods designed for that purpose, not a spare piece of pipe.
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When to Install or Replace Antennas
Depending on the router configuration, it could arrive in the shipping container with all required antennas already installed
and connected to the corresponding Cisco Connected Grid moduless (CG) that inside the router.
However, you might need to install an antenna on the router when:
You purchase a CG Module separately from the router. The antenna is included in the module kit, and must be
installed on the router to complete the module installation procedure.
You purchase an antenna separately to replace a faulty or damaged antenna.
Antenna Ports
This section describes the antenna ports, their locations on the router, and the recommended antenna installation
locations. This section includes the following topics:
Antenna Port Numbering, page 31
Unused Antenna Ports-N Connectors, page 33
Antenna Port Numbering
This section illustrates the antenna port locations on the router. Each antenna port is numbered. The antenna port
numbers can be referenced by installers, support technicians, and other end users when installing, replacing, or
troubleshooting the antennas.
Caution: Any Connected Grid antenna can be installed in any of the router antenna ports, however, Cisco recommends
that antennas be installed in the locations recommended in the Cisco Connected Grid Antennas Installation Guide. Doing
so ensures correct antenna cable management, ease of installation, and optimal antenna performance.
The recommended location for each antenna depends on several factors, including:
The type and number of Connected Grid modules installed in the router
The type and number of antennas required to support the installed modules
Note: The router integrated WiFi antenna is always installed in Port 5, and should not be removed or replaced with
another antenna model.
Cisco CGR 1120 antenna ports are shown in Figure 1:
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Figure 1 CGR 1120 Antenna Ports
1 2
300632
1 WiFi antenna connector 2 GPS antenna connector
Cisco CGR 1240 antenna ports are shown in Figure 2:
Figure 2 CGR 1240 Antenna Port Numbers (Top of Router)
Front of Router (Door)
1 ---
2 ---
3 3G auxiliary antenna
4 3G main antenna
300633
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Front of Router (Door)
300634
Figure 3 CGR 1240 Antenna Port Numbers (Bottom of Router)
5 900 MHz antenna
6 Integrated WiFi antenna (router ships with this antenna installed)
7 WiMAX antenna
8 WiMAX antenna
Unused Antenna Ports-N Connectors
Port plugs or female N-connector bulkhead adapters with weatherproof caps must be installed in any unused antenna
ports.
The weatherproof cap on the N-connector protects the router interior from environmental elements including water, heat,
cold, and dust. They are installed on unused ports before the router is shipped, and support Cisco external antennas.
When you install a new antenna in a port with an N-connector:
Chassis-mounted antennas—Remove the N-connector before installing a chassis-mounted antenna.
External antennas—Remove weatherproof cap, then connect the supported Cisco lightning arrestor to the
N-connector. Then connect the antenna cable to the lightning arrestor.
Note: See the Cisco Connected Grid Antennas Installation Guide for detailed instructions for installing antennas and
lightning arrestors.
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Figure 4 N-Connector Installed in Unused Antenna Port
1
2
3
4
300664
1 Lightning arrestor 2 N-connector: torque to 6 to 7 ft-lbs
3 Plug: torque to 6 to 7 ft-lbs 4 Ports must have either an antenna, connector, or plug
installed.
Connecting the Antenna to the CGR 1120
Secure the coaxial end of the end-to-end RF antenna cable to the antenna ports of your CGR 1120 router. as shown in
Figure 5.
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Figure 5 Insert Base of Antenna into Router Antenna Port
1 2
300632
WiFi antenna connector
1
GPS antenna connector
2
Connect the Antenna-to-Module Cable in the CGR 1240
The antenna-to-module coaxial antenna cable (MCX to QMA connectors) is shipped with your antenna. It is used as the
interface between the external cable connection to the installed module.
To install the universal coaxial cable onto the router, follow these steps:
1. Remove any plug or N-connector cap on the antenna port, if one is present.
2. Install the lightning arrestor onto the bulkhead N-connector.
3. Attach the antenna cable. Do not tighten the antenna completely—stop tightening so that the antenna is not fully
installed.
300638
4. From the chassis interior, the antenna MCX jack should be visible in the plug. With one hand, position the right-angle
end of the universal coaxial cable to the antenna’s MCX jack. With your other hand, push the cable end so it inserts
into the MCX jack of the antenna.
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1
2
MAIN AUX
4
3
300645
1 Antenna base 2 Universal coaxial antenna cable
(MCX-to-QMA-male connector)
3 Connected grid module coaxial connectors
(QMA-female)
5. From the exterior of the router, tighten the antenna using a strap wrench. Tighten to 6 to 7 ft-lbs.
6. From the interior of the router, install the coaxial end of the cable to the appropriate connector on your installed
module. The antenna cable and module port should be the same color (red, yellow, or green). For more information,
see Antenna and CG Module Color Codes, page 36.
Note: Take care in routing cables so they avoid pinching and interfering with the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) when the
chassis front door is closed.
4 Universal coaxial cable, MCX end
Note: Some modules require two antennas: a main antenna and a diversity antenna. These modules have two antenna
connectors on the front panel, labeled MAIN and AUX. Be sure to connect the main and diversity antennas to the correct
module connectors.
Antenna and CG Module Color Codes
The antennas and the Cisco Connected Grid modules are color coded to help you correctly connect the antenna cables
to the CGR modules installed in the router. The antenna cable has a color at the connector end that corresponds with
colored antenna cable port(s) on the supported CGR module.
Note: The color coded modules and cables apply to the integrated antennas and the 4G omnidirectional stick dipole
antennas only.
When you connect the antenna cable to the CGR module, as described in the section installation procedures of your
antenna, match the cable color to the module connector color.
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Figure 6 Example — Color Coding on Antenna Cable
1
1 Color-coded antenna base
The monopole antenna color code information follows:
Color Antenna Product Number Connected Grid Module
Yellow ANT-MP-INT-OUT-M, 07-1140-02
300635
RF900
RF antenna, 900MHz, 3G, WiFi, 2.5GHz WiMAX,
omnidirectional, outdoor, transit style, 806 to 960 MHz,
1710 to 2700 MHz, MCX receptacle, 3.2" high, -40 to 185
degrees F (–40 to 85 degrees C)
Green ANT-4G-INT-OUT-M, 07-1141-02
RF antenna, 4G, omnidirectional, outdoor, transit style,
698-960 MHz, 1710-2700 MHz, MCX receptacle, 3.2"
high, –40 to 185 degrees F (–40 to 85 degrees C)
Red ANT-WM-INT-OUT-M, 07-1142-02
RF 1.4, 3.6 GHz WiMAX, antenna, omnidirectional, outdoor,
transit style, 1390 to 1435, 3300 to 3800 MHz, MCX
receptacle, 3.2" high, –40 to 185 degrees F (–40 to 85
degrees C)
3G
WiMAX 1.8 MHz
WiMAX 2.3/2.5 GHz
700 MHz LTE 4G
WiMAX 3.3 to 3.8 GHz
Cisco Lightning Arrestors
This section provides an overview on how to ground your mast and antenna using the lightning arrestor. See the product
documentation for your lightning arrestor for details.
Note: The lightning arrestor is not required for indoor antennas.
Cisco lightning arrestors provide a level of safety protection to the installer as well as to wireless equipment by shunting
to ground over-voltage transients induced into outdoor antennas and cables. These transients, in mild cases can produce
interfering signals in a wireless system, and in extreme cases, can be dangerous and destructive.
Overvoltage transients can be created through lightning static discharges, switch processes, direct contact with power
lines, or through earth currents. The Cisco 3G-ACC-OUT-LA Lightning Arrestor limits the amplitude and duration of
disturbing interference voltages and improves the overvoltage resistance of in-line equipment, systems, and
components. A lightning arrestor installed according to these mounting instructions balances the voltage potential, thus
providing safety and preventing inductive interference to parallel signal lines within the protected system.
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Consider the following:
Find a suitable location for the arrestor near a suitable ground per the relevant Safety codes.
The arrestor should either be bulkhead grounded (preferred way) or grounded through the lug provided and 6 AWG
wire no more than 20" (50.8 cm) long.
To install a lightning arrestor for the Cisco 1240 CGR (CGR-LA-NM-NF), see:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/connectedgrid/lightning_arrestor/Lightning_Arrestor_for_the_Cisco_1240
_Connected_Grid_Router.html
Installing the Lightning Arrestor for the CGR 1120
The lightning arrestor (CGR-LA-NF-NF) is designed to be installed in series, between the antenna cable that is attached
to the 3G outdoor antenna and the second antenna cable entering the building. It is recommended that the arrestor and
its ground connection is made as close as possible to where it enters the building, either just outside or just inside the
building.
Cisco recommends that the lightning arrestor is bulkhead-mounted and is being directly attached to a well-grounded
bracket or well-grounded panel through the threaded shaft of the arrestor and the supplied nut. If this is not possible,
then the next best option is to use the ground lug provided with the kit. The ground lug requires a 6-AWG copper ground
wire (user provided) that is crimped onto the lug and the other end connected to a good solid ground point (for example,
an electrical ground buss bar). You must keep the ground wire length as short (under 20"/50.8 cm) as possible for best
results.
This section provides an overview on how to ground your mast and antenna using the lightning arrestor. See the product
documentation for your lightning arrestor for details.
Warning: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Warning: This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician
if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement
1030
Warning: This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on
any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the
translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: This product is not intended to be directly connected to the Cable Distribution System. Additional regulatory
compliance and legal requirements may apply for direct connection to the Cable Distribution System. This product may
connect to the Cable Distribution System ONLY through a device that is approved for direct connection. Statement 1078
Warning: Before working on a system that has an on/off switch, turn OFF the power and unplug the power cord.
Statement 1
Note: Find a suitable location for the lightning arrestor near a suitable ground per the relevant Safety codes.
Note: Arrestor should either be bulkhead grounded (preferred way) or grounded through the lug provided and 6 AWG
wire no more than 20" (0.5 m) long.
To ground the antenna in accordance with national electrical code instructions, follow these guidelines:
1. Use No. 6 AWG copper or No. 8 or larger copper-clad steel or bronze wire as ground wires for both mast and
antenna lead-in.
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2. Securely clamp the wire to the bottom of the mast.
3. Secure the lead-in wire to a lightning arrestor and mast ground wire to the building with stand-off insulators spaced
from 4 ft (1.2 m) to 8 ft (1.8 m) apart.
4. Mount the lightning arrestor as close as possible to the lead-in wire entry point on the building wall.
5. Drill a hole in the wall as close as possible to the equipment to which you will connect the lead-in cable.
Caution: There may be wires in the wall. Make sure that you determine the place you intend to drill the hole is clear
of any obstructions or other hazards.
6. From inside the building, pull the cable through the hole and form a drip loop close to where it enters the building.
7. Thoroughly waterproof the lead-in area using an outdoor weather seal.
8. Install a static electricity discharge unit.
9. Connect the lead-in cable to the equipment. See the installation steps in the following chapters.
Note: Create a strain relief loop with a diameter of at least 0.75" (1.9 cm) for LMR240 cable or at least 1.75" (4.45
cm) for LMR400 cable at the cable/arrestor connection.
10. Attach the lightning arrestor.
11. Attach a second cable 25 to 50 ft (7.62 to 15.24 m) from the arrestor to the 3G-HWIC main antenna port. The total
maximum length of cable recommended is 75 ft (22.86 m) for LMR-240 cable and 100 ft. (30.48 m) for LMR-400
cable in areas with good outdoor signal reception. If this is not sufficient cable length for the application, a site survey
and the installer must calculate an appropriate link budget to determine the maximum cable length that can be used
for the specific installation.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain
documentation, troubleshooting tips, and sample configurations from online tools by using the Cisco Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) Web Site. Cisco.com registered users have complete access to the technical support resources
on the Cisco TAC Web Site.
Cisco.com is the foundation of a suite of interactive, network services that provides immediate, open access to Cisco
information, networking solutions, services, programs, and resources at any time, from anywhere in the world.
Cisco.com is a highly integrated Internet application and a powerful, easy-to-use tool that provides a broad range of
features and services to help you to:
Streamline business processes and improve productivity
Resolve technical issues with online support
Download and test software packages
Order Cisco learning materials and merchandise
Register for online skill assessment, training, and certification programs
You can self-register on Cisco.com to obtain customized information and service. To access Cisco.com, go to the
following URL: http://www.cisco.com
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Additional Information
Antenna Information
For additional documentation, see the following:
For information about antennas and modules, see:
www.cisco.com/go/cg-modules
For information on omnidirectional and directional antennas, see:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk722/tk809/technologies_tech_note09186a00807f34d3.shtml
Cisco General Information
Access the most current Cisco documentation at:
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html
Access the Cisco website at:
http://www.cisco.com
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