Aerohive AP170 User manual

AP170 5-GHz Directional Antenna Installation Guide 1
AP170 5-GHZDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA
INSTALLATION GUIDE
This guide explains how to install an Aerohive AP170 5-GHz directional antenna and connect it to an AP170
access point. These antennas are designed to be installed in pairs within line-of-sight of each other. When
planning your installation, make sure that there are no obstructions in the line-of-sight space between the
antennas, and that there are no metal objects within 5 feet, (1.5 meters) of either side of the antennas.
KIT CONTENTS, REQUIRED ACCESSORIES, AND TOOLS
The AP170 5-GHz directional antenna kit includes the following items:
• AP170 5-GHz 18-dBi antenna (Aerohive part number AH-ACC-170-ANT-18)
• (4) 3/8” (10 mm) hex nuts
• (4) 3/8” (10 mm) locking washers
• (4) 3/8” (10 mm) flat washers
•Mountingbracket
• Bracket hardware: (4) 5/8” (16 mm) hex nuts, (4) 1/2” (12.7 mm) locking washers, and (4) 5/8”
(16 mm) flat washers
To install this antenna, you will need the following accessories and tools:
• (2) 50-Ohm outdoor antenna cables with N-male connectors at both ends
• Drive sockets (nut drivers) for 3/8” (10 mm) and 5/8” (16 mm) hex nuts
• 5/8” (16 mm) open-end wrench to adjust the antenna tilt angle
• RF test meter for 5-GHz devices
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND SITE HAZARD WARNINGS
Read and follow these safety instructions and hazard warnings before installing this antenna. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
• To comply with radio frequency exposure limits, do not place this antenna within 26" (65 cm) of people.
• Make sure that there are no metal objects within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of either side of the antenna.
• Make sure there is nothing that obstructs the line-of-sight between antennas.
• To protect the AP170 antenna from lightning, do not place it at the highest point of a building or
structure.
To install this antenna, you must be a qualified installation professional, licensed or certified in
accordance with local regulations.
Use only attachments and accessories specified by Aerohive.
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can come into contact with such circuits. During installation, exercise extreme care not to
come into contact with these circuits, which can cause serious injury or death. For proper installation
of the product, refer to national and local electrical codes: NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) 70, National Electrical Code Article 810 (U.S.); Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA 22.1
and Section 54 (Canada); and if local or national electrical codes are not available, refer to IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission) 364, Part 1 through 7 (other countries).
Do not connect or disconnect antennas or cables from the AP170 during periods of lightning activity.

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DEVICE, POWER, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
This section describes the specifications for the AP170 5-GHz directional antenna.
• Frequency range: 5150-5850 MHz
• Bandwidth: 700 MHz
• Gain: 18 dBi
• Width and height: 10" (254 mm), depth: 1.625" (42 mm) without bracket, 8.75" (222 mm) with bracket
• Weight: 2.54 lb (1.15 Kg)
• Polarization: vertical/horizontal
• Maximum power: 20 Watts
• (2) N-type female connectors
• Ethernet connector: autosensing 10/100/1000 Base-T Mbps; compliant with the IEEE 802.3at PoE standard
• Mounting mast diameter: 1.5" - 2" (40 - 50 mm)
• Operating temperature: -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
• Storage temperature: -40° to 176° F (-40° to 80° C)
• Wind survivability: > 165 mph (266 kph)
• Environmental compliance: IP67
MOUNTING THE AP170 5-GHZDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA
You can mount the AP170 5-GHz directional antenna on a vertical or horizontal mast and adjust the
orientation for optimum radio transmission by tilting the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket
accommodates masts with a 1.5" to 2" (40 - 50 mm) diameter.
To provide unobstructed RF coverage, mount the antenna in a relatively open area on a mast so that it has
at least a three-foot (one-meter) clearance from any nearby obstructions.
After checking that you have all the materials and tools necessary, and familiarizing yourself with the safety
and hazard warnings, you are ready to install the antenna. The installation steps are described below.
Attaching the Antenna Mounting Bracket
The following steps describe how to attach the mounting bracket to the back of the antenna.
1. Attach the bracket for a vertical or horizontal installation as shown in the following illustration. Use four
1/4” (6.4 mm) flat washers, locking nuts, and hex nuts to secure the bracket to the antenna chassis.
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AP170 5-GHz Directional Antenna Installation Guide 3
MOUNTING THE AP170 5-GHZDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA
2. Attach the antenna to a horizontal or vertical mast
in one of two ways:
If you cannot reach a free end of the mast, remove
the outer half of the bracket, position the mast
between the two long bolts and re-install the
bracket half. Tighten the bracket using a 5/8" (16
mm) flat washer, locking washer, and hex nut on
each bolt.
If a free end the mast is accessible, loosen the outer
half of the bracket and slide the antenna onto the
mast. Tighten the bracket using a flat washer,
locking washer, and large hex nut on each bolt.
The illustration at the right, shows a vertical mast
installation.
Connecting the Antenna to the
AP170
Use two 50-Ohm outdoor antenna cables with N-Male connectors on
each end to connect the antenna to the AP170, as shown in the
illustration at the left. The optimum distance between the devices
should be approximately 3 feet (one meter). If there is too much space
between the devices, the signal will degrade. It is not necessary to
ground the antenna.
Aligning the Antenna
Two people are required to test the elevation and alignment for
maximum signal strength. While one person takes readings on an RF test
meter, the second person makes adjustments as necessary by loosening
the hex nut on the mounting bracket and tilting the antenna chassis.
Use the angle markings on the bracket as guidelines, as shown in the
illustration below.
For the latest product documentation, compliance information, and software updates, visit
www.aerohive.com/support.
Copyright © 2012 Aerohive Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Part Number 330076-01 Rev. A
You can use 2.4-GHz antennas in addition to the 5-GHz
directional antennas. Always install a 50-Ohm load terminator
on any unused antenna connector.
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