Netgear ANT224 Installation Guide

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Wall Mounting Pole Mounting

Antenna faces coverage
area. Indoors, put it 2M+
from the floor and above
cubicles. Do not install in
IT rooms or rooms with
metal partitions.

Access Point

NETGEAR antenna
cable (sold separately)

N/SMA Adapter

Antenna

Access Point

Lightning

Arrestor

Grounding cable

Ethernet

N/SMA

Adapter

30 cm NETGEAR low­loss antenna cable(not provided)

Antenna

NETGEAR antenna cable
(sold separately)

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NETGEAR ProSafe Indoor/Outdoor 10 dB 2x2 Directional Antenna ANT224D10

Package Contents

• NETGEAR ProSafe Indoor/Outdoor 10 dB 2x2
Directional Antenna ANT224D10

• 2 lightning arrestors with 30 cm low-loss cables

• 2 reverse N/SMA adapters

• Wall mount and pole mounting hardware

• Installation Guide (this guide) and Warranty/
Support card

Ground cable is not included but is required for outdoor
installation. The grounding cable must be equivalent or

better than: AWG 10, UL 1015, Stranded, 600 V, 105 C,
green or green/yellow insulation, 2 clip of 5.5 mm inner
diameter cramped at both ends, cable no longer than 5

meters. Antenna cables are not provided, but are

required to connect to an access point (AP).

Note: For optimal results in extending wireless range, consult a qualified professional
installer service.

Antenna Placement and Location

Antenna placement dramatically affects potential coverage. Follow these guidelines to
maximize coverage:

• Place the antenna in a vertical position, connector toward the bottom.

• Minimize the obstructions in the front of the antenna. There should be a good visual line
of sight and maximum open space between the antenna and the other antenna(s).

• Outdoor point-to-point applications are bridging, repeater mode, or building-to­building. Mount the antenna on the top of a building on a pole or on an external wall.
For building-to-building transmission you can also install antennas indoors within 10 ft.
of clean windows (no metal coating) in both buildings facing each other. Account for
30-70 % less range than outdoors.

• Indoor point to multipoint Warning: The antenna is not omnidirectional and is not
suitable for low ceilings, partial obstructions, walls, cubicles, or when large metal
objects are present.

• For best performance with indoor installation, use a short cable between the antenna
and the wireless device. Install the antenna so that it is a minimum of 50 cm (20 in.)
away from people.

First, Mount the Antenna

Then, Connect the Antenna

1. Turn off your wireless access point.

2. This step is only for outdoor installation. For indoor installation, go to step 3.

a. Connect a 30 cm cable (included) to the antenna and to an RF port on the lightning

arrestor.

b. Connect the grounding cable (not included) from the lightning arrestor to the

ground of the building.

Warning: The lightning arrestor and appropriate ground cable must be used for
outdoor installation. NETGEAR does not assume any responsibility in case of
hazard resulting of non-compliance.

c. Screw the N/SMA reverse adapter onto the lightning arrestor RF port.

3. Connect a NETGEAR cable ACC-10314-01, 03,or 04 (sold separately) to the adapter.

4. Locate the primary detachable antennas on the wireless AP. Remove the antennas and

connect the other end of the NETGEAR cable to this port.

5. Reconnect your wireless device to the network and turn it on.

Indoor Connection

Outdoor Connection

Horizontal Radiation Patterns Vertical Radiation Patterns

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Antenna Specifications 30 cm Cable Lightning Arrestor Specifications

Frequency range 2.4~2.5GHz Frequency range 0 to 3 GHz Frequency range DC~6GHz

Impedance 50 ohm VSWR 1.5 max. VSWR 1.5 max.

VSWR 2.0: 1 max. Cable type HPF 195 Harbour Industries Insertion loss less 0.9dB

Isolation at least 20 dB Transmission loss 2.2 dB max @ 2.4 – 2.5 GHz DC Spark Over Voltage

100V/S

HPBW/H 33° Connector type 2 N type male reverse Gas Tube Insulation

Resistance At 100Vdc

HPBW/V 32° Max. working voltage 250 Vrms min. Impedance 50 Ohms

Polarization Linear; vertical Minimum bend radius 25 mm (1 in.) Insulation resistance 2,000 Megohms

Power handling 1 W Jacket FRPBC Black, 5 mm (0.195 in.)

diameter

Peak gain 10 dBi Recommended

coupling nut torque

Temperature • Operating –30 to 80° C (–22 to176° F)

• Storage –40 to 85° C (–40 to185° F)

Humidity 95% RH Connector body and

Radome material ABS Insulation PTFE Fluorocarbon per ASTM D 1710 Water proof Rain resistant

Dimensions (l x w x h)

Weight 700 gf (24.7 oz.) Water proof Rain resistant

Connector N plug reverse x 2

240 x 240 x 40mm

(9.45 x 9.45 x 1.57 in)

Coupling nut
retention force

contact

Temperature/RH Storage and operating –40 to 75° C

229 mm.kg* to 559 mm.kg*
(4.1 in.lbs to 10.0 in.lbs)

22 kg* (50 lbs.) min. Connectors N type female reverse

Brass Per JIS H3250 C3604 BD, plated Temperature –40~85° C (–40 to 185° F)

(–40 to167° F)/ 20 to 95% RH

Capacitance 1MHz Pf
current

DC Holdover Voltage
per ITU-T K.12

RoHS compliant Yes

184-276V

10 G Ohm max.

less 1

135V

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. Locate the serial
number on the label of your product and use it to register your
product at www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is
required before you can use our telephone support service.
Registration via our website is strongly recommended.

Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web
support. For Warranty and Customer Support information see
the Customer Support card that came with you product.

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 herein.

Federal Communications commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency
Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

To comply with FCC regulations, the ANT32405 should only be used with devices that have been FCC
approved for use with the NETGEAR ANT32405. Check the NETGEAR website at
http://tools.netgear.com/legal/fcc_antennas.html for an updated list of FCC approved devices.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna; (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; (3) Connect the equipment to
an outlet or circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; (4) Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC and EU Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the
antenna must be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

This device should not be co-located with other transmitters.
For EU, use of any antenna requires careful planning and extra considerations to comply with EU

emissions and health standards and regulations. Antenna installation must comply with the maximum
level authorized by each country.

This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union,
this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing
the WEEE Directive.

© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of
NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice.

July 2009