Cisco Catalyst 9130 User manual

Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9130 Access Point
with 9104 Stadium Antenna
This document describes the Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9130 Access Point with 9104 Stadium Antenna
(C-ANT9104) and provides electrical specifications and mounting instructions. The antenna is an eight-port
polarization-diverse, ultralow sidelobe patch array that operates over the 2.4-GHz and supports dual 5-GHz
Wi-Fi bands. At 5-GHz, the antenna supports beamwidth switching as well as beam steering. The antenna
supports stadiums, large public venues. It ships with an articulating mount for flat surfaces and masts and is
adjustable in horizontal and vertical planes.
• The C9130AXE-x part number is a certified indoor access point.
• The C9130AXE-STA-x bundle, consisting of the C9130AXE-x AP and C-ANT9104 antenna, is a
factory-assembled bundle and is protected from weather elements for use in indoor or outdoor
environments such as arenas and stadiums.
Note
•Technical Specifications, on page 2
•Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns, on page 3
•Safety Precautions, on page 6
•Installation Notes, on page 7
•Contents of the Antenna and Bracket Kit, on page 8
•Dimensions of the Antenna and Brackets, on page 9
•Installing the Antenna, on page 12
•Mounting on a Wall or Ceiling Using Articulating Bracket, on page 14
•Mounting on a Pole or Mast, on page 17
•Grounding the Antenna, on page 18
•Connecting an Ethernet Cable to the Access Point, on page 19
•Painting the Antenna, on page 22
•Installing the Solar Shield, on page 23
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Technical Specifications
IoT5-GHz Narrow
Beamwidth
20°
5-GHz Narrow
Beamwidth
10°
5-GHz Narrow
Beamwidth
Boresight
5-GHz Wide
Beamwidth
2.4-GHzParameters
50 Ohms50 Ohms50 Ohms50 Ohms50 Ohms50 OhmsNominal
Input
Impedance
2:12:12:12:12:12:1Voltage
Standing
Wave Ratio
(VSWR)
6 dBi10 dBi10 dBi10 dBi7 dBi6 dBiPeak Gain
Vertically
Polarized
Ports A, C, E,
and G are
vertically
polarized
Ports A, C, E,
and G are
vertically
polarized
Ports A, C, E,
and G are
vertically
polarized
Ports A, C, E,
and G are
vertically
polarized
Ports A and C
are vertically
polarized
Polarization
Ports B, D, F,
and H are
horizontally
polarized
Ports B, D, F,
and H are
horizontally
polarized
Ports B, D, F,
and H are
horizontally
polarized
Ports B, D, F,
and H are
horizontally
polarized
Ports B and D
are
horizontally
polarized
70°25°
25°25°80°70°3–dB
Beamwidth
Azimuth
70°25°25°25°25°70°3–dB
Beamwidth
Elevation
NA-30 dBr-30 dBr-30 dBr-21 dBrNASidelobe
Level
-15 dBr-30 dBr-30 dBr-30 dBr-20 dBr-15 dBrFront-to-Back
Ratio
RJ45 PoEConnector
Type
23.5 in. (59.70 cm)Width
18.2 in. (46.23 cm)Height
5.8 in. (14.8 cm)Depth
15.5 lbs (7.03 Kg)Weight
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Technical Specifications

IoT5-GHz Narrow
Beamwidth
20°
5-GHz Narrow
Beamwidth
10°
5-GHz Narrow
Beamwidth
Boresight
5-GHz Wide
Beamwidth
2.4-GHzParameters
IP65Water/Foreign
Body Ingress
100 mphOperational
Wind
No solar loading: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
With solar loading and solar cover: up to 50°C (122°F)
Operating
Temperature
Range
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)Storage
Temperature
Range
Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns
The following illustrations show the C-ANT9104= antenna radiation patterns:
Figure 2: C9104–Antenna Radiation Pattern Slot0 Radio (2.4-GHz
Elevation)
Figure 1: C9104–Antenna Radiation Pattern Slot0 Radio (2.4-GHz
Azimuth)
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Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns

Figure 4: C9104–S1-S2 Narrow 10° Pattern (5-GHz Azimuth)Figure 3: C9104–S1-S2 Narrow 0° Pattern (5-GHz Azimuth)
Figure 6: C9104–S1-S2 Wide Radiation Pattern (5-GHz Elevation)Figure 5: C9104–S1-S2 Narrow 0° Pattern (5-GHz Elevation)
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Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns

Figure 8: C9104–S1-S2 Wide Radiation Pattern (5-GHz Azimuth)Figure 7: C9104–S1-S2 Narrow 20° Pattern (5-GHz Azimuth)
Figure 10: C9104–IoT Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz Elevation)Figure 9: C9104–IoT Antenna Radiation Pattern (2.4-GHz Azimuth)
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Azimuth and Elevation Radiation Patterns

Figure 12: C9104–AUX RF ASIC Wide Antenna Radiation Pattern
(Elevation)
Figure 11: C9104–AUX RF ASIC Wide Antenna Radiation Pattern
(Azimuth)
Safety Precautions
Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation directions.
Danger
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 sound installation, read and follow these safety precautions. They
may save your life!
• If you are installing an antenna for the first time, for your safety and that of others, seek professional
assistance. Your Cisco sales representative can explain which mounting method to use for the size and
type of antenna you are about to install.
• Select your installation site with safety and performance in mind. Remember that electric power lines
and phone lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.
• Call your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come and look at your proposed
installation. It is a minor inconvenience considering your life is at stake.
• Plan your installation carefully and thoroughly before you begin. Successful raising of a mast or tower
is essentially a matter of coordination. Assign each person a specific task and 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, remember:
•Do not use a metal ladder.
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Safety Precautions

•Do not work on a wet or windy day.
•Do dress properly: shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long–sleeved shirt, or jacket.
• If the assembly starts to drop, get away from it and let it fall. Remember, the antenna, mast, cable, and
metal guy wires are all excellent conductors of electrical current. The slightest touch of these parts to a
power line completes an electrical path through the antenna and the installer: You!
•If any part of the antenna system should contact a power line, don’t touch it or remove it yourself. Instead,
call your local power company. They would remove it safely.
• If an accident occurs with the power lines, call for qualified emergency help immediately.
For a listing of all the warning statements and their translations, see Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco
Aironet Access Points at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/warnings/reference/guide/ap_warn1.html
Installation Notes
Antennas transmit and receive radio signals susceptible to RF obstructions and common sources of interference
that can reduce throughput and the range of the device connected with them. Therefore, follow these guidelines
to ensure the best possible performance:
• Keep the antenna away from metal obstructions such as:
• Heating
• Air-conditioning ducts
• Large ceiling trusses
• Building superstructures
• Major power cabling runs
If necessary, use a rigid conduit to lower the antenna away from these obstructions.
• In an outdoor environment, connect the antenna to a lightning arrestor and ensure proper grounding.
• The density of the materials used in a building’s construction determines the number of walls the signal
can pass through and maintains adequate signal strength. Consider the following before choosing the
location for your antenna:
• Signals penetrate paper and vinyl walls with little change to signal strength.
•Signals penetrate only one or two solid and precast concrete walls without degrading signal strength.
• Signals penetrate three or four concrete and woodblock 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 may not penetrate it at all.
• Signals are likely to reflect off a chain–link fence or wire mesh spaced between 1 and 1 1/2 inches.
(2.5 cm and 3.8 cm) The fence acts as a harmonic reflector that blocks the signal.
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Installation Notes

• Install the antenna away from microwave ovens and 2-GHz cordless phones. These products can cause
signal interference because they operate in the same frequency range as the device.
• Console access using the console port
We recommend that you use a console cable that is one meter or less in length.
The AP may face issues while booting if you use an unterminated console cable
(not plugged into any device or terminal) or a console cable that is more than one
meter in length.
Note
Contents of the Antenna and Bracket Kit
Figure 13: Contents of the Antenna Bracket Kit
Tightening ValuesQuantityPartItem #
—2Mounting Flange1
—1Mounting Arm2
20.0 +/- 1.0 Nm4M8 x 20 screws3
25.0 +/- 1.0 Nm2M8 nut4
5.5 to 6.0 Nm2Hose Clamp (mast/pole mount only)5
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Tightening ValuesQuantityPartItem #
3.0 to 3.5 Nm2Set screws (mast/pole mount only)6
Dimensions of the Antenna and Brackets
The dimensions noted in the following illustrations are all in millimeters, unless noted otherwise.
Figure 14: Dimensions of the Antenna with Brackets and Cables
The pressure vent and mounitng screw hole locations at the back of the antenna.
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Figure 15: Locations of Screw Holes and Pressure Vent at the Back of the Antenna
The mounting hole location on the articulating mount flange.
VESA 75 mount pattern3Pressure Vent1
Tether anchor4Grounding Point2
View the assembly of the Cisco C-ANT9104 antenna with the Cisco Catalyst 9130AX AP.
Removing back plate will void product warranty.
Note
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Dimensions of the Antenna and Brackets