ZyXEL Communications EXT-104, EXT-105, EXT-106 User Manual

Extend Your ZyAIR

Wireless network antennas typically perform best in open environments with the least

amount of obstructions possible. Performance may be significantly impaired if antennas are

mounted near metal surfaces, concrete walls, or other high-density materials. To meet the

challenge of these and other severe environments, ZyXEL offers performance-enhancing

antennas for its ZyAIR family of wireless modems.

ZyAIR’s extended reach antennas allow users to get the best wireless performance out of the

most difficult environments. With ZyAIR antennas, customers will enjoy greater reach and

better transmission quality for their wireless networks.

The ZyAIR family includes multiple antenna options to satisfy a wide range of wireless

connectivity needs. The antenna family includes:

ZyAIR EXT-104

Indoor 4dBi Omnidirectional Ceiling Antenna

ZyAIR EXT-105

Indoor 5dBi Omnidirectional Desktop Antenna

ZyAIR EXT-106

Indoor 6dBi Directional Patch Antenna

Integrated wireless products such as the ZyAIR B-1000 Access Point, B-2000 Gateway and B-300 PCI Card offer detachable

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factory antennas which can be replaced with higher performance ZyAIR antennas. Other products, such as ZyXEL’s Prestige

650HW and the ZyWALL 10W are wireless-ready, which means that they gain wireless functionality through the insertion of a

wireless PC card. For improved antenna performance with wireless-ready devices, ZyXEL offers the ZyAIR B-101 PC card. The

B-101 has a MMCX connector which can attach to an external ZyAIR antenna by using a standard MMCX to SMA connector

cable. If the user’s work area is obstructed, the external antenna can be raised to improve reception and link quality. Installation

instructions for both types of devices are shown below.

I. To Replace Detachable Antennas from Integrated Wireless Devices

(eg. The ZyAIR B-1000, ZyAIR B-2000 and ZyAIR B-300)

Sometimes the work environment requires more powerful antennas than those supplied by the factory. If wireless coverage

or reach distance is less than satisfactory, high gain or directional antennas can be installed to provide better performance for

all wireless applications.

Installation Steps

1. Detach the factory antennas from the SMA connectors on the wireless device.

2. Screw the performance-enhancing antennas into the SMA connectors.

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3. Place the antenna in the desired position.

Higher Performance Antennas for Multiple Applica

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ZyAIR Antenna

ZyAIR B-101 Specification

ZyAIR B-101 Wireless LAN PC card with Detachable Antenna

Feature

• Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere.

Detachable antenna design allows user to change to high gain antenna for

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different applications.

• Delivers data rates up to 11Mbps.

• Uses 2.4GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide requirements

• Ensures great security by providing the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

defined in the IEEE 802.11b standard.

• Supports most popular operating systems: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.

Detach the factory antennas from

the SMA connectors on the

wireless device.

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Screw the performance-

enhancing antennas into the

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SMA connectors.

Place the antenna in the

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II. To Enhance Antenna Performance of Laptop Computers and Other Wireless-Ready Devices

(e.g. ZyXEL Prestige 650HW and the ZyWALL 10W)

Laptop computers and other wireless-ready devices with standard PC card (PCMCIA) slots gain wireless functionality when PC cards are inserted.

Unfortunately, many of these devices can’t be placed clear of obstructions because they need to be connected to a nearby power supply or simply

because moving the device is not feasible. For these scenarios, external antennas with long cables can be used to extend the signals. Even when there

are no obstructions, the application may simply require a more powerful directional antenna than is found with a typical PC card.

ZyXEL’s ZyAIR B-101 wireless LAN PC card offers users the convenience of a PC Card solution, and the versatility to accept more powerful antennas.

The ZyAIR B-101 features a detachable antenna which can be replaced with a more powerful ZyAIR antenna.

Installation Steps

1. Insert the reverse SMA end of the transfer cable connector (C2) into the SMA straight plug connector (A1) on the antenna.

2. Detach the factory default antenna from the B-101.

3. Insert the MMCX end of the transfer cable connector (C1) into the MMCX external antenna connector (P1) on the PC card.

4. Insert the PC card into the wireless ready slot of the PC or wireless device.

5. Place the antenna in the desired position

Step

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Insert the reverse SMA end of

the transfer cable connector

onnector (A1) on the antenna

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Detach the factory default

ntenna from the B-101.

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onnector (C1) into the MMCX extern

ntenna connector (P1) on the PC car

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Specification

• IEEE 802.11b WLAN Standard

• Detachable Patch Antenna

• Data Rate: 11Mbps / 5.5Mbps / 2Mbps / 1Mbps

• Output Power: 15 dBm (typical)

• Device Drivers: Support Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

• Coverage area:

Indoor: 50M @ 11Mbps/80M @ 5.5Mbps or lower

Outdoor: 200M @ 11Mbps/300M @ 5.5Mbps or lower

Accessory

MMCX to SMA converter cabl

Insert the PC card into the wireless ready slot

f the PC or wireless device

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Notice

Allow the antenna cable to bend naturally. It is recommended that you place the

antenna no more than one meter from the PC card to avoid excessive strain on the

cable and connector.

Place the antenna in the

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desired position.

Antenna Specifications

Model name ZyAIR EXT-104 ZyAIR EXT-105 ZyAIR EXT-106

Description Indoor 4dBi Omnidirectional Indoor 5dBi Omnidirectional Indoor 6dBi Directional

Ceiling Antenna Desktop Antenna Patch Antenna

Application Indoor Indoor Indoor

Beamwidth Horizontal: 360˚ Horizontal: 360˚ Horizontal: 80˚

Vertical: 58˚ ~ 75˚ Vertical: 40˚ Vertical: 80˚

Patterns

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Frequency Range 1.7GHz ~ 2.7GHz 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz

Gain 4 dBi 5 dBi 6 dBi

VSWR 2.0 Max 2.0 Max 1.5 Max

Connector SMA Straight Plug/Reverse SMA Straight Plug/Reverse SMA Straight Plug/Reverse

ZyAIR Antenna

Cable Length 2m 1m 1.5m

Dimensions 132 x 42mm 236mm(L) 118 x 86 x 76mm

Weight 100g 158g 110g

Benefit Improve Coverage Improve Coverage Focus Coverage

Improve Link Quality Improve Link Quality Improve Link Quality

Ceiling mounted Flexible Deployment Wall mounted

Horizontal coverage

Horizontal coverage

Vertical coverage

Horizontal coverage

Vertical coverageVertical coverage

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