Every wireless Local Area Network (LAN) deployment is different. When engineering an in-building solution, varying facility sizes, construction materials, and interior divisions raise a host of transmission and multipath considerations. When implementing a building-to-building solution, distance, physical obstructions between facilities, and number of transmission points involved must be accounted for.

Cisco provides not only the best access points, client adapters, and bridges in the industry—it is also committed to providing a complete solution for any wireless LAN deployment. That's why Cisco has the widest range of antennas, cable, and accessories available from any wireless manufacturer.

With the Cisco FCC-approved directional¹ and omni-directional² antennas, low-loss cable, mounting hardware, and other accessories, installers can customize a wireless solution that meets the requirements of even the most challenging applications.

Figure 1: Cisco Offers a Complete Range of Antennas for Client Adapter, Access Point, and Bridge Equipment that Enable a Customized Wireless Solution for Almost Any Installation.

Client Adapter Antennas

Cisco Aironet wireless client adapters come complete with standard antennas that provide sufficient range³ for most applications at 11 Mbps. To extend the transmission range for more specialized applications, a variety of optional, higher-gain⁴ antennas are provided that are compatible with selected client adapters. (See Table 1.)

Table 1: Cisco Aironet Client Adapter Antenna Features
Feature	AIR-ANT3351	AIR-ANT3342
Description	POS diversity dipole1	Diversity dipole "Rabbit Ear"
Application	Indoor diversity antenna2 to extend the range of Aironet LMC client adapters	Indoor diversity antenna to extend the range of Aironet LMC client adapters
Gain	2.2 dBi3	2.2 dBi
Approximate Indoor Range at 1 Mbps4	350 ft. (107m)	350 ft. (107m)
Approximate Indoor Range at 11 Mbps4	100 ft. (51 m)	100 ft. (51m)
Beam Width	360° H 75° V	360° H 75° V
Cable Length	5 ft. (1.5m)	1 ft. (0.3m)
Dimensions	Base: 7 x 2 in. (18 x 5 cm) Height: 8 in. (20 cm)	4 x 3 in. (8.6 x 6.5 cm)
Weight	9.2 oz. (261g)	5 oz. (142g)

Access Point Antennas

Cisco Aironet access point antennas are compatible with all Cisco RP-TNC-equipped access points. The antennas are available with different gain and range capabilities, beam widths³, and form factors. Coupling the right antenna with the right access point allows for efficient coverage in any facility, as well as better reliability at higher data rates. (See Table 2.)

Table 2: Cisco Aironet Access Point Antenna Features
Feature	AIR-ANT5959	AIR-ANT2012	AIR-ANT3213	AIR-ANT3194
Description	Diversity omni-directional ceiling mount	Diversity patch wall mount	Pillar mount diversity omni-directional	Omni-directional ceiling mount
Application	Indoor unobtrusive antenna, best for ceiling mount. Excellent throughput and coverage solution in high multipath cells and dense.	Indoor/Outdoor, unobtrusive medium range antenna	Indoor, unobtrusive medium-range antenna	Indoor short-range antenna, typically hung from crossbars of drop ceilings
Gain	Two separate 2dBi omnidirectional elements. Minimum gain 2.0. Maximum 2.35 gain.	6.5 dBi with two radiating elements	5.2 dBi	2.2 dBi
Approximate Indoor Range at 1 Mbps1	350 ft. (105m)	547 ft. (167 m)	497 ft. (151m)	350 ft. (107m)
Approximate Indoor Range at 11 Mbps1	130 ft. (45m)	167 ft. (51m)	142 ft. (44m)	100 ft. (31m)
Beam Width	360° H 80° V	80° H 55° V	360° H 30° V	360° H 75° V
Cable Length	3 ft. (0.91m)	3 ft. (0.91m)	3 ft. (0.91m)	9 ft. (2.74m)
Dimensions	5.3 x 2.8 x 0.9 in. (13.5 x 7.1 x 2.3 cm)	4.78 x 6.66 x .82 in. (12.14 x 16.92 x 2.08 cm)	10 x 1 in. (25.4 x 2.5 cm)	Length: 9 in. (22.86 cm) Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Weight	0.3 lbs. (0.14kg)	9.6 oz. (272g)	1 lb. (460g)	4.6 oz. (131g)

Table 2 Cisco Aironet Access Point Antenna Features (continued)
Feature	AIR-ANT1728	AIR-ANT2561	AIR-ANT3549	AIR-ANT1729
Description	High gain omni-directional ceiling mount	Omni-directional ground plane	Patch wall mount	Patch wall mount
Application	Indoor medium-range antenna, typically hung from crossbars of drop ceilings	Flat, circular, medium-range indoor antenna	Indoor, unobtrusive, long-range antenna (may also be used as a medium-range bridge antenna)	Indoor, unobtrusive, medium-range antenna (may also be used as a medium-range bridge antenna)
Gain	5.2 dBi	3 dBi	9 dBi	6 dBi
Approximate Indoor Range at 1 Mbps1	497 ft. (151m)	497 ft. (151m)	Access Point: 700 ft. (213m) Bridge: 2.0 miles (3.2 km)	Access Point: 542 ft. (165m) Bridge: 1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Approximate Indoor Range at 11 Mbps1	142 ft. (44m)	142 ft. (44m)	Access Point: 200 ft. (61m) Bridge: 3390 ft. (1032m)	Access Point: 155 ft. (47m) Bridge: 1900 ft. (580m)
Beam Width	360° H 38° V	360° H 60° V	60° H 60° V	75° H 65° V
Cable Length	3 ft. (0.91m)	3 ft. (0.91m)	3 ft. (0.91m)	3 ft. (0.91m)
Dimensions	Length: 9 in. (22.86 cm) Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)	Diameter: 12 in. (30.5 cm)	5 x 5 in. (12.4 x 12.4 cm)	4 x 5 in. (9.7 x 13 cm)
Weight	4.6 oz. (131g)	9 oz. (255g)	5.3 oz. (150g)	4.9 oz. (139g)

Bridge Antennas

Cisco Aironet bridge antennas allow for extraordinary transmission distances between two or more buildings. Available in directional configurations for point-to-point transmission and omni-directional configuration for point-to-multipoint implementations, Cisco has a bridge antenna for every application. (See Table 3.)

Table 3: Cisco Aironet Bridge Antenna Features

Feature	AIR-ANT2506	AIR-ANT24120	AIR-ANT1949	AIR-ANT3338
Description	Omni-directional mast mount	High-gain omnidirectional mast mount	Yagi mast mount	Solid dish
Application	Outdoor short-range point-to-multipoint applications	Outdoor medium-range point-to-multipoint applications	Outdoor medium-range directional connections	Outdoor long-range directional connections
Gain	5.2 dBi	12 dBi	13.5 dBi	21 dBi
Approximate Range at 2 Mbps1	5000 ft. (1525m)	4.6 miles (7.4 km)	6.5 miles (10.5 km)	25 miles (40 km)
Approximate Range at 11 Mbps1	1580 ft. (480m)	1.4 miles (2.3 km)	2.0 miles (3.3 km)	11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Beam Width	360° H 38° V	360° H 7° V	30° H 25° V	12.4° H 12.4° V
Cable Length	3 ft. (0.91m)	1 ft. (0.30m)	3 ft. (0.91m)	2 ft. (0.61m)
Dimensions	Length: 13 in. (33 cm) Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)	Length: 40 in. (101 cm) Diameter: 1.3 in. (3 cm)	Length: 18 in. (46 cm) Diameter: 3 in. (7.6 cm)	Diameter 24 in. (61 cm)
Weight	6 oz. (17g)	1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)	1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)	11 lb. (5 kg)

Figure 2: Optional, Higher-Gain Antennas Can be Used to Extend the Range of Access Points

Low-Loss Antenna Cable

Low-loss cable extends the length between any Cisco Aironet bridge and the antenna. With a loss of 6.7 dB per 100 feet (30m), low-loss cable provides installation flexibility without a significant sacrifice in range. (See Table 4.)

Table 4: Cisco Aironet Low-Loss Antenna Cable Features

Figure 3: With Cisco Aironet Bridge Antennas, the Right Mounting Hardware, and Qualified Installation, Wireless Links over Great Distances and Obstacles are Possible.

Accessories

To complete an installation, Cisco provides a variety of accessories that offer increased functionality, safety, and convenience. (See Table 5.)

¹An antenna that concentrates transmission power into a direction that increases coverage distance at the expense of coverage angle. Directional antenna types include yagi, patch, and parabolic dish antennas. A yagi is a type of cylindrical directional antenna. A patch antenna is a type of flat antenna designed for flush wall mounting that radiates a hemispherical coverage area. A parabolic dish antenna is a concave or dish-shaped object. Often refers to dish antennas. Parabolic dish antennas tend to provide the greatest gain and the narrowest beam width making them ideal for point-to-point transmission over the longest distances.
²An antenna that provides a 360-degree transmission pattern. These types of antennas are used when coverage in all directions is required.
³The angle of signal coverage provided by a radio; it may be decreased by a directional antenna to increase gain.

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