Enterasys AP2620 Operating instructions

P/N 9034559-08
Enterasys®Wireless
External Antenna
Site Preparation and Installation Guide

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Contents
About This Guide
Intended Audience .............................................................................................................................................xi
Related Documents ..........................................................................................................................................xii
Conventions Used in This Guide ......................................................................................................................xii
Getting Help ......................................................................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1: AP Site Preparation
Enterasys Wireless Access Points that Support External Antennas ..............................................................1-1
Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations ..............................................................................1-2
Determining the Antenna Locations ...............................................................................................................1-3
Outdoor Distances with Cables ................................................................................................................1-3
Line of Sight ...........................................................................................................................................1-11
Additional Location Requirements .........................................................................................................1-13
Antenna Models ............................................................................................................................................1-14
Cable Options ...............................................................................................................................................1-18
Lightning Protector .......................................................................................................................................1-18
Pigtail Connection Options ...........................................................................................................................1-19
Contacting an Antenna Installation Company ..............................................................................................1-19
Lightning Protection ...............................................................................................................................1-19
Mounting Requirements .........................................................................................................................1-19
Line of Sight ...........................................................................................................................................1-20
Installation Requirements .......................................................................................................................1-20
Distance to Provide to Antenna Installation Company ...........................................................................1-20
Chapter 2: AP Placement and Configuration
Determining the Location of the AP ................................................................................................................2-1
Enterasys Wireless AP2620 ...........................................................................................................................2-2
Enterasys Wireless AP3620 and AP3640 ......................................................................................................2-4
Enterasys Wireless AP3660 ...........................................................................................................................2-6
Enterasys Wireless AP3765e and AP3767e ..................................................................................................2-7
Enterasys Wireless AP3710e .........................................................................................................................2-9
Chapter 3: Antenna Installation
Outdoor Antenna Kits .....................................................................................................................................3-2
Installation Overview ......................................................................................................................................3-2
Grounding System ..........................................................................................................................................3-3
Lightning Protector Installation .......................................................................................................................3-4
Mounting the Antenna ....................................................................................................................................3-5
Selecting a Mast .......................................................................................................................................3-5
Antenna Polarization ................................................................................................................................3-5
Approved Antennas for the Enterasys Wireless APs ...............................................................................3-5
AP2620 Approved Antennas..............................................................................................................3-5
AP3620 and AP3640 Approved Antennas .........................................................................................3-6
AP3660 Approved Antennas..............................................................................................................3-6
AP3765e and AP3767e Approved Antennas .....................................................................................3-7
AP3710e Approved Antennas ............................................................................................................3-7
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AO-DS05360 ......................................................................................3-8
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AI-2S03360.......................................................................................3-10
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AI-DS06360......................................................................................3-12
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AIO-DS05120 ...................................................................................3-14

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Mounting Antenna Model WS-AIO-2S07060 and WS-AIO-5S12060...............................................3-16
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AIO-5S17017....................................................................................3-20
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AIO-2S14090....................................................................................3-24
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AIO-5S15090....................................................................................3-25
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AIO-2S18018....................................................................................3-28
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AO-5D16060.....................................................................................3-30
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AO-5D23009.....................................................................................3-33
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AI-DT04360 ......................................................................................3-38
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AI-DT05120 ......................................................................................3-40
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1.............................................3-43
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AO-2S10360 and WS-AO-5S10360.................................................3-47
Mounting Antenna Model WS-ANT21 ..............................................................................................3-49
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AO-DX13025 ....................................................................................3-51
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AI-DX02360......................................................................................3-55
Mounting Antenna Model WS-AI-DX07025......................................................................................3-56
Connecting Antenna Cables .........................................................................................................................3-60
Using the Plug Pigtail (Reverse Polarity Type-N Plug) ..........................................................................3-60
Using the Jack Pigtail (Reverse Polarity Type-N Jack) ..........................................................................3-61
Cable Installation Guidelines ..................................................................................................................3-62
Connecting the Cables ...........................................................................................................................3-62
Optimizing Outdoor Point-to-Point Antenna Placement ...............................................................................3-64
AP3660 Antenna Alignment Using Internal Buzzer ................................................................................3-64
Routine Maintenance .............................................................................................................................3-65
Appendix A: Antenna Specifications
External Antennas for Use with Outdoor APs .................................................................................................A-2
WS-AO-DT05120 .....................................................................................................................................A-2
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... A-2
Radiation Patterns............................................................................................................................. A-3
WS-AO-DT05120-1 ..................................................................................................................................A-5
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... A-5
Radiation Patterns............................................................................................................................. A-5
WS-AO-5S10360 .....................................................................................................................................A-7
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... A-7
Radiation Pattern............................................................................................................................... A-8
WS-AO-2S10360 .....................................................................................................................................A-8
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... A-8
Radiation Pattern............................................................................................................................... A-9
WS-AO-5D23009 .....................................................................................................................................A-9
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... A-9
WS-AO-5D16060 ...................................................................................................................................A-11
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-11
WS-AO-2S08360 ...................................................................................................................................A-13
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-13
WS-AO-DS05360 ...................................................................................................................................A-14
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-14
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-15
WS-ANT21 .............................................................................................................................................A-17
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-17
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-17
WS-AO-DX13025 ...................................................................................................................................A-19
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-19
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-20
External Antennas for Use with Indoor/Outdoor APs ...................................................................................A-24
WS-AIO-2S18018 ..................................................................................................................................A-24

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Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-24
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-25
WS-AIO-5S15090 ..................................................................................................................................A-26
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-26
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-27
WS-AIO-2S14090 ..................................................................................................................................A-29
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-29
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-30
WS-AIO-5S17017 ..................................................................................................................................A-31
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-31
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-31
WS-AIO-2S07060 ..................................................................................................................................A-32
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-32
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-32
WS-AIO-DS05120 ..................................................................................................................................A-33
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-33
WS-AIO-5S12060 ..................................................................................................................................A-35
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-35
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-35
External Antennas for Use with Indoor APs .................................................................................................A-36
WS-AI-DT05120 .....................................................................................................................................A-36
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-36
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-37
WS-AI-DT04360 .....................................................................................................................................A-39
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-39
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-39
WS-AI-DS06360 .....................................................................................................................................A-41
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-41
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-42
WS-AI-2S03360 .....................................................................................................................................A-45
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-45
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-45
WS-AI-DX02360 .....................................................................................................................................A-46
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-46
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-46
WS-ANT01 .............................................................................................................................................A-48
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-48
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-48
WS-ANT02 .............................................................................................................................................A-50
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-50
WS-AI-DX07025 .....................................................................................................................................A-53
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. A-53
Radiation Patterns........................................................................................................................... A-54
Appendix B: Accessory Specifications
Pigtail Connection ...........................................................................................................................................B-2
Low-Loss Antenna Cable ...............................................................................................................................B-3
Lightning Protector .........................................................................................................................................B-6
Attenuators .....................................................................................................................................................B-7
Figures
1-1 Fresnel Zone and Line of Sight Clearance.......................................................................................1-11
1-2 Potential Obstacles to Line of Sight (not to scale)............................................................................1-13
2-1 AP2620 Installation Overview.............................................................................................................2-2
2-2 AP3620 and AP3640 Installation Overview........................................................................................2-4

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2-3 AP 3660 Installation............................................................................................................................2-6
2-4 AP3765e and AP3767e External Antenna Cable Installation.............................................................2-7
2-5 AP3765e and AP3767e Installation Overview....................................................................................2-8
2-6 AP3710e External Antenna Cable Installation....................................................................................2-9
3-1 Lightning Protector Installation ...........................................................................................................3-4
3-2 WS-AO-DS05360 Antenna.................................................................................................................3-8
3-3 Mounting the WS-AO-DS05360 Antenna to a Pole............................................................................3-9
3-4 WS-AI-2S03360 Antenna .................................................................................................................3-10
3-5 Example Location for WS-AI-2S03360 Antenna ..............................................................................3-11
3-6 Mounting the WS-AI-2S03360 Antenna to a Ceiling ........................................................................3-11
3-7 Mounting the Antenna Clips .............................................................................................................3-12
3-8 WS-AI-DS06260 Antenna.................................................................................................................3-12
3-9 WS-AI-DS06260 Antenna Mounting Alignment................................................................................3-13
3-10 WS-AIO-DS05120 Antenna.............................................................................................................3-14
3-11 Mounting the WS-AIO-DS05120 Antenna on a Mast .......................................................................3-15
3-12 Mounting the WS-AIO-DS05120 Antenna on a Wall........................................................................3-16
3-13 WS-AIO-2S07060 and WS-AIO-5S12060 Antennas........................................................................3-17
3-14 Mounting Template for the WS-AIO-2S07060 and WS-AIO-5S12060 Antennas.............................3-17
3-15 Cabling Options for the WS-AIO-2S07060 and WS-AIO-5S12060 Antenna....................................3-18
3-16 Articulating Wall Mount for the WS-AIO-2S07060 and WS-AIO-5S12060 Antennas.......................3-18
3-17 Articulating Wall Mount for the WS-AIO-2S07060 and WS-AIO-5S12060 Antennas.......................3-19
3-18 Antenna Model WS-AIO-5S17017....................................................................................................3-20
3-19 WS-AIO-5S17017 Mounted on a Pole..............................................................................................3-21
3-20 WS-AIO-5S17017 Antenna Mounting Kit and Assembly..................................................................3-21
3-21 WS-AIO-5S17017 Pole Mounting.....................................................................................................3-22
3-22 WS-AIO-2S14090 Antenna ..............................................................................................................3-24
3-23 WS-AIO-2S14090 Adjustable Brackets............................................................................................3-24
3-24 WS-AIO-2S14090 Tilt Angle.............................................................................................................3-25
3-25 WS-AIO-5S15090 Antenna ..............................................................................................................3-25
3-26 WS-AIO-5S15090 Installation...........................................................................................................3-26
3-27 WS-AIO-5S15090 Mounting Bracket................................................................................................3-27
3-28 WS-AIO-5S15090 Tilt Angles...........................................................................................................3-27
3-29 WS-AIO-2S18018 Antenna ..............................................................................................................3-28
3-30 WS-AIO-2S18018 Mounting Bracket................................................................................................3-29
3-31 WS-AIO-2S18018 Tilt Angles...........................................................................................................3-29
3-32 WS-AO-DS16060 Antenna...............................................................................................................3-30
3-33 Attaching the L Bracket ....................................................................................................................3-31
3-34 Attaching the Grooved Bracket.........................................................................................................3-31
3-35 Attach Antenna to Pole.....................................................................................................................3-32
3-36 Adjusting the Tilt...............................................................................................................................3-32
3-37 WS-AO-5D23009 Antenna ...............................................................................................................3-33
3-38 Attaching the Bracket to the Antenna...............................................................................................3-34
3-39 Mounting the Antenna to a Pole .......................................................................................................3-35
3-40 Mounting the Antenna to a 1.75” to 3.00” Pole.................................................................................3-36
3-41 Mounting the Antenna to a 1 to 1.75 Inch Pole ................................................................................3-36
3-42 Mounting the Antenna on a Wall ......................................................................................................3-37
3-43 WS-AI-DT04360 Antenna.................................................................................................................3-38
3-44 Installing on Ceiling Support Rails....................................................................................................3-39
3-45 Mounting the Antenna Clips .............................................................................................................3-39
3-46 WS-AI-DT05120 Antenna.................................................................................................................3-40
3-47 Mounting the WS-AI-DT05120 Antenna on a Wall...........................................................................3-40
3-48 WS-AI-DT05120 Antenna Drilling Template.....................................................................................3-41
3-49 Mounting the Adapters on the WS-AI-DT05120 Antenna.................................................................3-42
3-50 Mounting the WS-AI-DT05120 Antenna on a Pole...........................................................................3-43
3-51 WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1 Antennas......................................................................3-43
3-52 Mounting the WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1 Antennas on a Wall................................3-44

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3-53 WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1 Antenna Drilling Template............................................3-45
3-54 Mounting the Adapters on the WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1 Antennas......................3-46
3-55 Mounting the WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1 Antennas on a Pole................................3-47
3-56 WS-AO-2S10360 and WS-AO-5S10360 Antennas..........................................................................3-47
3-57 Mounting the WS-AO-2S10360 and WS-AO-5S10360 Antennas to a Pole.....................................3-48
3-58 WS-ANT21 Antenna.........................................................................................................................3-49
3-59 Mounting the WS-ANT21 Antenna to the AP3660 ...........................................................................3-50
3-60 WS-AO-DX13025 Antenna...............................................................................................................3-51
3-61 Bracket Attachment for Various Mounting Configurations................................................................3-52
3-62 Attaching Antenna Mount Bracket....................................................................................................3-52
3-63 Attaching Elevation Bracket..............................................................................................................3-53
3-64 Attaching Azimuth Bracket to Pipe ...................................................................................................3-53
3-65 Attaching Antenna Assembly to Azimuth Bracket ............................................................................3-54
3-66 Bracket Adjustable for Lower Profiles...............................................................................................3-54
3-67 WS-AI-DX02360 Antenna.................................................................................................................3-55
3-68 WS-AI-DX02360 Mounting Post and Mounting Nut..........................................................................3-55
3-69 WS-AI-DX07025 Antenna.................................................................................................................3-56
3-70 Bracket Attachment for Various Mounting Configurations................................................................3-57
3-71 Attaching Antenna Mount Bracket....................................................................................................3-58
3-72 Attaching Elevation Bracket..............................................................................................................3-58
3-73 Attaching Azimuth Bracket to Pipe ...................................................................................................3-59
3-74 Attaching Antenna Assembly to Azimuth Bracket ............................................................................3-59
3-75 Bracket Adjustable for Lower Profiles...............................................................................................3-60
3-76 Plug Pigtail Cable (Reverse Polarity Type-N plug) with Lightning Protector ....................................3-60
3-77 Plug Pigtail Cable (Reverse Polarity Type-N plug) without Lightning Protector ............................... 3-61
3-78 Jack Pigtail Cable (Reverse Polarity Type-N Jack) with Lightning Protector ...................................3-61
3-79 Male Pigtail Cable without Lightning Protector.................................................................................3-62
3-80 AP3660 Buzzer Frequency and Received Signal Strength (RSS) ...................................................3-65
A-1 WS-AO-DT05120 2.5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern.......................................................................A-3
A-2 WS-AO-DT05120 2.5 GHz H-Plan Radiation Pattern ........................................................................A-3
A-3 WS-AO-DT05120 5.5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern.......................................................................A-4
A-4 WS-AO-DT05120 5.5 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern ......................................................................A-4
A-5 WS-AO-DT05120-1 2.5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ...................................................................A-5
A-6 WS-AO-DT05120-1 2.5 GHz H-Plan Radiation Pattern .....................................................................A-6
A-7 WS-AO-DT05120-1 5.5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ...................................................................A-6
A-8 WS-AO-DT05120-1 5.5 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern ...................................................................A-7
A-9 WS-AO-5S10360 5.0 GHz Radiation Pattern.....................................................................................A-8
A-10 WS-AO-2S10360 2.4 GHz Radiation Pattern.....................................................................................A-9
A-11 WS-AO-5D23009 Azimuth Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 5.47 GHz ..........................................A-10
A-12 WS-AO-5D23009 Elevation Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 5.47 GHz.........................................A-11
A-13 WS-AO-5D16060 Azimuth Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 5.35 GHz ..........................................A-12
A-14 WS-AO-5D16060 Elevation Radiation Pattern Midband Freq. 5.35 GHz.........................................A-13
A-15 WS-AO-DS05360 E-Plane 2.45 GHz Radiation Pattern ..................................................................A-15
A-16 WS-AO-DS05360 H-Plane 2.45 GHz Radiation Pattern ..................................................................A-15
A-17 WS-AO-DS05360 E-Plane 5.47 GHz Radiation Pattern ..................................................................A-16
A-18 WS-AO-DS05360 H-Plane 5.47 GHz Radiation Pattern ..................................................................A-16
A-19 WS-ANT21 E-Plane 2.5 GHz Radiation Pattern...............................................................................A-17
A-20 WS-ANT21 H-Plane 2.5 GHz Radiation Pattern ..............................................................................A-18
A-21 WS-ANT21 E-Plane 5.5 GHz Radiation Pattern...............................................................................A-18
A-22 WS-ANT21 H-Plane 5.5 GHz Radiation Pattern ..............................................................................A-19
A-23 WS-AO-DX13025 2.4 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ....................................................................A-20
A-24 WS-AO-DX13025 2.4 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern ....................................................................A-21
A-25 WS-AO-DX13025 5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern .......................................................................A-22
A-26 WS-AO-DX13025 5 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern .......................................................................A-23
A-27 WS-AIO-2S18018 Elevation Cut Radiation Pattern..........................................................................A-25
A-28 WS-AIO-2S18018 Azimuth Cut Radiation Pattern ...........................................................................A-25

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A-29 WS-AIO-5S15090 Azimuth at 120° Radiation Pattern......................................................................A-27
A-30 WS-AIO-5S15090 Azimuth at 90° Radiation Pattern........................................................................A-27
A-31 WS-AIO-5S15090 Azimuth at 60° Radiation Pattern........................................................................A-28
A-32 WS-AIO-5S15090 Azimuth at 45° Radiation Pattern........................................................................A-28
A-33 WS-AIO-5S15090 Elevation Radiation Pattern ................................................................................A-29
A-34 WS-AIO-2S14090 Elevation Cut Radiation Pattern..........................................................................A-30
A-35 WS-AIO-2S14090 Azimuth Cut Radiation Pattern ...........................................................................A-30
A-36 WS-AIO-5S17017 5.66 GHz E-Plane and H-Plane Radiation Patterns ...........................................A-31
A-37 WS-AIO-2S07060 Radiation Patterns ..............................................................................................A-33
A-38 WS-AIO-DS05120 2.4 GHz E-Plane and H-Plane Radiation Patterns.............................................A-34
A-39 WS-AIO-DS05120 5.4 GHz E-Plane and H-Plane Radiation Patterns.............................................A-34
A-40 WS-AIO-5S12060 5.25 GHz E-Plane and H-Plane Radiation Patterns ...........................................A-35
A-41 WS-AI-DT05120 2.5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ......................................................................A-37
A-42 WS-AI-DT05120 2.5 GHz H-Plan Radiation Pattern ........................................................................A-37
A-43 WS-AI-DT05120 5.5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ......................................................................A-38
A-44 WS-AI-DT05120 5.5 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern ......................................................................A-38
A-45 WS-AI-DT04360 2.5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ......................................................................A-39
A-46 WS-AI-DT04360 2.5 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern ......................................................................A-40
A-47 WS-AI-DT04360 5.47 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ....................................................................A-40
A-48 WS-AI-DT04360 5.47 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern ....................................................................A-41
A-49 WS-AI-DS06360 Radiation Pattern—Elevation Cut at 776 MHz......................................................A-42
A-50 WS-AI-DS06360 Radiation Pattern—Elevation Cut at 905 MHz......................................................A-42
A-51 WS-AI-DS06360 Radiation Pattern—Elevation Cut at 1940 MHz....................................................A-43
A-52 WS-AI-DS06360 Radiation Pattern—Elevation Cut at 2450 MHz....................................................A-43
A-53 WS-AI-DS06360 Radiation Pattern—Elevation Cut at 3550 MHz....................................................A-44
A-54 WS-AI-DS06360 Radiation Pattern—Elevation Cut at 5450 MHz....................................................A-44
A-55 WS-AI-2S03360 2.4 GHz E-Plane and H-Plane Radiation Patterns................................................A-45
A-56 WS-AI-DX02360 2.4 MHz Radiation Pattern....................................................................................A-47
A-57 WS-AI-DX02360 5.15 MHz Radiation Pattern..................................................................................A-47
A-58 WS-ANT01 E-Plane 2.45 GHz .........................................................................................................A-48
A-59 WS-ANT01 H-Plane 2.45 GHz .........................................................................................................A-49
A-60 WS-ANT01 E-Plane 5.25 GHz .........................................................................................................A-49
A-61 WS-ANT01 H-Plane 5.25 GHz .........................................................................................................A-50
A-62 WS-ANT02 E-Plane 2.45 GHz .........................................................................................................A-51
A-63 WS-ANT02 E-Plane 5.25 GHz .........................................................................................................A-51
A-64 WS-ANT02 H-Plane 2.45 GHz .........................................................................................................A-52
A-65 WS-ANT02 H-Plane 5.25 GHz .........................................................................................................A-52
A-66 WS-AI-DX07025 2.4 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern ......................................................................A-54
A-67 WS-AI-DX07025 2.4 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern......................................................................A-55
A-68 WS-AI-DX07025 5 GHz E-Plane Radiation Pattern .........................................................................A-56
A-69 WS-AI-DX07025 5 GHz H-Plane Radiation Pattern.........................................................................A-57
B-1 Attenuator Detail View........................................................................................................................B-7
Tables
1-1 Access Points that Support External Antennas..................................................................................1-2
1-2 Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations..................................................................................1-2
1-3 Distance Between AP3620/AP3640 Antennas (LAN to LAN/Multipoint)............................................1-4
1-4 Distance Between AP2620 Antennas (LAN to LAN/Point-to-Point) ...................................................1-5
1-5 Distance Between AP3660 Antennas (LAN to LAN/MultiPoint) .........................................................1-6
1-6 Distance Between AP3765e and AP3767e Antennas (LAN to LAN/MultiPoint).................................1-9
1-7 Typical Antenna Height Requirements — 2.4 GHz ..........................................................................1-12
1-8 Typical Antenna Height Requirements — 5 GHz .............................................................................1-12
1-9 Supported External Antennas Listed by AP .....................................................................................1-14
1-10 Cable Options and Model Numbers .................................................................................................1-18
1-11 Lightning Protector ...........................................................................................................................1-18

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1-12 Pigtail Options ..................................................................................................................................1-19
2-1 Enterasys Wireless AP2620 Installation Components .......................................................................2-3
2-2 Enterasys Wireless AP3620 and AP3640 Installation Components...................................................2-5
2-3 Enterasys Wireless AP3660 Installation Components .......................................................................2-6
2-4 AP3765e and AP3767e Installation Components ..............................................................................2-8
3-1 WS-AO-DS05360 Pole Mounting Kit..................................................................................................3-9
3-2 Mounting Kit Components for the WS-AIO-DS05120 Antenna ........................................................3-15
3-3 Mounting Kit Components for the WS-AIO-5S17017 .......................................................................3-21
3-4 WS-AO-DS16060 Mounting Kit ........................................................................................................3-30
3-5 WS-AO-5D23009 Mounting Kit.........................................................................................................3-33
3-6 WS-AI-DT05120 Wall Mounting Kit ..................................................................................................3-41
3-7 WS-AI-DT05120 Pole Mounting Parts List .......................................................................................3-42
3-8 WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1 Wall Mounting Kit.........................................................3-44
3-9 WS-AO-DT05120 and WS-AO-DT05120-1 Pole Mounting Parts List..............................................3-46
3-10 WS-AO-2S10360 and WS-AO-5S10360 Pole Mounting Kit.............................................................3-48
3-11 WS-AO-DX13025 Mount Kit Contents..............................................................................................3-51
3-12 WS-AI-DX07025 Mount Kit Contents ...............................................................................................3-56
3-13 Plug Pigtail Cable (Reverse Polarity Type-N Plug) Components.....................................................3-61
3-14 Jack Pigtail Cable Components........................................................................................................3-62
3-15 AP3660 Buzzer Frequency and Pulse Width ...................................................................................3-64
A-1 Outdoor Antennas ..............................................................................................................................A-2
A-2 WS-AO-DT05120 Specifications ........................................................................................................A-2
A-3 WS-AO-DT05120-1 Specifications.....................................................................................................A-5
A-4 WS-AO-5S10360 Specifications.........................................................................................................A-7
A-5 WS-AO-2S10360 Specifications.........................................................................................................A-8
A-6 WS-AO-5D23009 Specifications ........................................................................................................A-9
A-7 WS-AO-5D16060 Specifications ......................................................................................................A-11
A-8 WS-AO-2S08360 Specifications.......................................................................................................A-13
A-9 WS-AO-DS05360 Specifications......................................................................................................A-14
A-10 WS-ANT21 Specifications ................................................................................................................A-17
A-11 WS-AO-DX13025 Specifications......................................................................................................A-19
A-12 Indoor/Outdoor Antennas .................................................................................................................A-24
A-13 WS-AIO-2S18018 Specifications......................................................................................................A-24
A-14 WS-AIO-5S15090 Specifications......................................................................................................A-26
A-15 WS-AIO-2S14090 Specifications......................................................................................................A-29
A-16 WS-AIO-5S17017 Specifications......................................................................................................A-31
A-17 WS-AIO-2S07060 Specifications......................................................................................................A-32
A-18 WS-AIO-DS05120 Specifications.....................................................................................................A-33
A-19 WS-AIO-5S12060 Specifications......................................................................................................A-35
A-20 Indoor Antennas ...............................................................................................................................A-36
A-21 WS-AI-DT05120 Specifications........................................................................................................A-36
A-22 WS-AI-DT04360 Specifications........................................................................................................A-39
A-23 WS-AI-DS06360 Specifications........................................................................................................A-41
A-24 WS-AI-2S03360 Specifications ........................................................................................................A-45
A-25 WS-AI-DX02360 Specifications........................................................................................................A-46
A-26 WS-ANT01 Specifications ................................................................................................................A-48
A-27 WS-ANT02 Specifications ................................................................................................................A-50
A-28 WS-AI-DX07025 Specifications........................................................................................................A-53
B-1 Pigtail Connection Specification .........................................................................................................B-2
B-2 WS-CAB-L200C20 Cable Specification..............................................................................................B-3
B-3 WS-CAB-L400Cxx Cable Specifications ............................................................................................B-4
B-4 WS-CAB-L600Cxx Cable Specifications ............................................................................................B-5
B-5 Lightning Protector Specifications ......................................................................................................B-6
B-6 Attenuator Specifications....................................................................................................................B-7

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About This Guide
This guide describes the requirements for the successful installation of the Enterasys Wireless
external antennas used in a wireless network. An Enterasys Wireless network consists of access
points, controllers, antennas, and associated accessories.
Intended Audience
The Enterasys Wireless external antennas must be installed by an antenna installation professional
who can determine, provide, and install the necessary support structure and grounding system.
The antenna installation professional should be licensed or certified in accordance with local
regulations.
This preface provides an overview of this guide and a brief summary of each chapter; defines the
conventions used in this document; and instructs how to obtain technical support from Enterasys
Networks. To locate information about various subjects in this guide, refer to the following table.
Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.
Riesgo Eléctrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes
Personal vorgenommen werden.
For information about... Refer to ...
Information for a sales engineer or site evaluator to determine
the type of outdoor equipment needed to satisfy the
customer’s outdoor wireless requirements.
Chapter 1, AP Site Preparation
Information for an antenna installation professional and
network manager to determine where to place the APs and
lightening protection, and for an overview of cabling for the
AP.
Chapter 2, AP Placement and
Configuration
Instructions for an antenna installation professional to set up,
install, and test the external antennas and cables. Chapter 3, Antenna Installation
Specifications and radiation patterns for antennas. Appendix A, Antenna Specifications
Specifications for the cables, pigtails, lightning protectors, and
attenuators. Appendix B, Accessory Specifications

xii
Related Documents
Wireless documentation can be downloaded from the Enterasys download site.
https://extranet.enterasys.com/downloads/
Conventions Used in This Guide
The following conventions are used in this guide.
Getting Help
For additional support related to the antennas, or this document, contact Enterasys Networks
using one of the following methods:
Before contacting Enterasys Networks for technical support, have the following information
ready:
• Your Enterasys Networks service contract number
• A description of the failure
• A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (for example, changing
mode switches or rebooting the unit)
• The serial and revision numbers of all involved Enterasys Networks products in the network
Note: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance.
Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.
Precaución: Contiene información esencial para prevenir dañar el equipo.
Achtung: Verweißt auf wichtige Informationen zum Schutz gegen Beschädigungen.
Electrical Hazard: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an
electrical hazard.
Riesgo Electrico: Advierte contra una acción que pudiera resultar en lesión corporal o la muerte
debido a un riesgo eléctrico.
Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Warnung vor sämtlichen Handlungen, die zu Verletzung von
Personen oder Todesfällen – hervorgerufen durch elektrische Spannung – führen können!
Warning: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death.
Advertencia: Advierte contra una acción que pudiera resultar en lesión corporal o la muerte.
Warnhinweis: Warnung vor Handlungen, die zu Verletzung von Personen oder gar Todesfällen
führen können!
World Wide Web http://www.enterasys.com/services/support/
Phone [phone] (toll-free in U.S. and Canada) or 1-603-952-5000
For the Enterasys Networks Support toll-free number in your country:
http://www.enterasys.com/services/support/contact/
Email [e-mail]
To expedite your message, please type [Wireless] in the subject line.

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• A description of your network environment (such as layout, cable type, other relevant
environmental information)
• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)
• The device history (for example, if you have returned the device before, or if this a recurring
problem)
• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

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1
AP Site Preparation
This chapter describes the site requirements for the successful installation of Enterasys Wireless
antennas. This information is intended for sales engineers or site evaluators.
Enterasys Wireless Access Points that Support External Antennas
Not all antennas listed in this document can be used by all wireless access points. Use Table 1-1 to
determine if your access point supports external antennas. Table 1-9 on page 1-14 identifies which
antennas are supported by each AP.
For information about... Refer to page...
Enterasys Wireless Access Points that Support External Antennas 1-1
Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations 1-2
Determining the Antenna Locations 1-3
Antenna Models 1-14
Cable Options 1-18
Lightning Protector 1-18
Pigtail Connection Options 1-19
Contacting an Antenna Installation Company 1-19
Warning: Site prerequisites should be verified by a person familiar with national codes, local
electrical codes, and with other regulations governing this type of installation. Enterasys Networks,
its channel partners, resellers, and distributors assume no liability for personal injury, property
damage, or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with the
instructions in this guide.
Advertencia: los prerrequisitos del sitio debe verificarlos una persona que esté familiarizada con
los códigos nacionales, códigos eléctricos locales y cualquier otra regulación que aplique con
referencia a este tipo de instalación. Enterasys Networks, sus socios, revendedores y
distribuidores no se hacen responsables por cualquier daño o perjuicio personal, daños a la
propiedad o por la violación de las regulaciones gubernamentales que puedan surgir por no acatar
las instrucciones de esta guía.
Warnhinweis: Der Installationsort muss von einer qualifizierten Person geprüft werden, die mit den
landesweiten und örtlichen Vorschriften und Richtlinien für Installationen dieser Art vertraut ist.
Weder Enterasys Networks noch dessen Channel Partner, Reseller oder Distributoren haften für
Personen- oder Sachschaden oder Gesetzesverstöße, die auf eine unzureichende Befolgung
dieser Anleitung zurückzuführen sind.

Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations
1-2 AP Site Preparation
Choosing Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations
The type and number of antennas that you need depend on the configuration of your wireless
network. Table 1-2 lists the general type of antenna to use for various wireless network
configurations
.
Table 1-1 Access Points that Support External Antennas
Access Point External Antenna Support
WS-AP2605 No
WS-AP2610 No
WS-AP2620 Yes
WS-AP2650 No
WS-AP2660 Yes (but requires Siemens Industry antennas)
WS-AP3605 No
WS-AP3610 No
WS-AP3620 Yes
WS-AP3630 No
WS-AP3640 Yes
WS-AP3660 Yes
WS-AP3705i No
WS-AP3710i No
WS-AP3710e Yes
WS-AP3765i No
WS-AP3765e Yes
WS-AP3767e Yes
Note: In the rest of this book, for simplicity, references to access point model numbers will not
include the “WS-” prefix.
Table 1-2 Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations
Network Configuration Description Antenna Type
LAN-to-LAN Point-to-Point This is a wireless link between two
WDS APs that connects two separate
wired LANs. (WDS APs are
configured to operate as Workgroup
bridges.)
Directional antennas

Determining the Antenna Locations
Enterasys Wireless External Antenna Site Preparation and Installation Guide 1-3
Determining the Antenna Locations
The following factors determine the locations where you can place the antennas relative to one
another and the distances between them:
• Type of antennas. The Enterasys Wireless antennas are described in Chapter 3.
• Length of cable connecting the antenna to the AP.
• Data rate required.
• In a LAN-to-LAN network, the distance between the buildings.
• Obstructions in the signal path.
• In a wireless infrastructure network, the area around the antenna where clients need to
communicate with the AP.
Directional and omni-directional antennas are often installed on rooftops. The directional antenna
can also be installed on the side of a building. The following sections describe the factors that
affect the range of these antennas.
Outdoor Distances with Cables
Table 1-3 on page 1-4 lists the outdoor distances for AP3620 and AP3640. Table 1-4 on page 1-5
lists the outdoor distances for AP2620. Table 1-5 on page 1-6 lists the outdoor distances for
AP3660. Table 1-6 on page 1-9 lists the outdoor distances for AP3765e and AP3767e.
• All calculations account for outdoor RF links between two APs configured with the same
antenna and cabling on both ends.
• The transmit power used for each antenna is the minimum allowed power for that antenna in
the frequency band (country is US).
• The distance between the APs is calculated based on the free space Line of Sight and include
the Fade margin. A Fade margin of 10 dB is used to account for different environmental
conditions.
• The throughput for the AP2620 is estimated as theoretical throughput with unidirectional
traffic, no retries, and a 15% packet error rate (PER).
LAN-to-LAN Point-to-Multipoint In a point-to-multipoint network, up to
nine WDS APs provide wireless links
to connect up to nine LANs. One AP
is designated as the root (multipoint)
AP connected to a wired
infrastructure. The other APs are
called child APs. Child APs establish
a backhaul connection with the root
AP and, at the same time, provide
LAN switching.
Omni-Directional antenna -
to which the root AP connects.
Directional antennas -
to which the child APs connect.
Wireless Infrastructure This is an inside/outside wireless
network where one or more WDS APs
are used to establish a wireless
backhaul and connect clients or LAN
segments to the wired LAN.
An Omni-Directional
or a sectored antenna.
Table 1-2 Antennas for Wireless Network Configurations (continued)
Network Configuration Description Antenna Type

Determining the Antenna Locations
1-4 AP Site Preparation
• The throughput for the AP3620, AP3640, and AP3660 is estimated as theoretical throughput
with A-MPDU aggregated, unidirectional traffic, no retries, and a 15% packet error rate (PER).
.
Notes: The distances listed in Table 1-3, Table 1-4, Table 1-5, and Table 1-6 are approximate and
are not meant to replace a general RF survey tool. Use this information only as a guideline for the
maximum distances between APs and throughput on point-to-point links.
The signal rates listed in tables Table 1-3 and Table 1-5, are 400ns short guard interval (GI) data
rates.
Table 1-3 Distance Between AP3620/AP3640 Antennas (LAN to LAN/Multipoint)
GHz Antenna Model Pigtail and Cable Gain Signal Rate (Mbps) Modulation
Maximum
Distance
(meters)
Maximum
Throughput
(Mbps)
2.4 WS-AO-DS05360 WS-CAB-L600C25 5 300 HT40 MCS15 21 171.8
WS-CAB-L600C25 5 45 HT40 MCS2 168 35.7
WS-CAB-L600C25 5 130 HT20 MCS15 38 91.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 5 21 HT20 MCS2 266 17.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 5 300 HT40 MCS15 16 171.8
WS-CAB-L600C25 5 45 HT40 MCS2 130 35.7
WS-CAB-L600C25 5 130 HT20 MCS15 29 91.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 5 21 HT20 MCS2 206 17.3
5.7
to
5.8
WS-AO-5D16060 WS-CAB-L600C25 16 300 HT40 MCS15 93 171.8
WS-CAB-L600C25 16 45 HT40 MCS2 785 35.7
WS-CAB-L600C25 16 130 HT20 MCS15 148 91.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 16 21 HT20 MCS2 1108 17.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 16 300 HT40 MCS15 62 171.8
WS-CAB-L600C25 16 45 HT40 MCS2 518 35.7
WS-CAB-L600C25 16 130 HT20 MCS15 98 91.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 16 21 HT20 MCS2 732 17.3
WS-AO-5D23009 WS-CAB-L600C25 23 300 HT40 MCS15 417 171.8
WS-CAB-L600C25 23 45 HT40 MCS2 2088 35.7
WS-CAB-L600C25 23 130 HT20 MCS15 660 91.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 23 21 HT20 MCS2 2949 17.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 23 300 HT40 MCS15 275 171.8
WS-CAB-L600C25 23 45 HT40 MCS2 1379 35.7
WS-CAB-L600C25 23 130 HT20 MCS15 436 91.3
WS-CAB-L600C25 23 21 HT20 MCS2 1948 17.3