Motorola AP 5131 - Wireless Access Point Instruction Manual

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AP-5131 Access Point
Antenna Connection Guide
Antennas:
ML-5299-PTA1-01R
ML-5299-WPNA1-01R
ML-5299-HPA1-01R
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB
25-90262-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.

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AP-5131 Antenna Connections
This guide describes how 2.4 and 5 GHz antennas are physically connected to an AP-5131 model access
point. Central in this discussion are descriptions of the single and dual-band antennas supported, their
supported connector models and how lightning arrestors are supported for specific antenna and connector
combinations.
For more information, see:
•2.4 GHz AP-5131 Antenna Connections
•5 GHz AP-5131 Antenna Connections
P/N Length Conn 1 Conn 2 Attn 2.4 Attn 5.5
25-72178-01 3.1 in. RSMA-m RBNC-f 0.2 N/A
25-85391-01R 3.5 in RSMA-m N-m 0.2 0.3
25-85392-01R 3.5 in RSMA-m N-f bulkhead 0.2 0.3
25-90262-01R 3.55 in. RSMA-f N-f bulkhead 0.2 0.3
25-90263-01R 3.55 in. RSMA-f N-m 0.2 0.3
25-97261-01R 48 in. N-m RBNC-m 1.5 N/A
25-99175-01R 1.5 in. N-f N-f 0.2
0.3
ML-1499-100JK-01R 100 ft N-m N-m 10.6 15.5
ML-1499-10JK-01R 10 ft N-m N-m 2 2.9
ML-1499-25JK-01R 25 ft N-m N-m 2.5 4
ML-1499-50JK-01R 50 ft N-m N-m 4.5 7
ML-1499-72PJ-01R 6 ft RPBNC-f RBNC-m 2.3 N/A
ML-1499-LAK1 Cable 12 in. N-m RBNC-m 0.6 N/A
ML-1499-LAK1/2 Arrestor 2.25 in N-f N-f 0.24 N/A
ML-1499-LAK2 Adapter 1.5 in. N-m N-m 0.15 N/A
ML-1499-RBNCA1-01R 1 ft N-f RBNC-f 0.85 N/A
ML-1499-RBNCA2-01R 1 ft N-m RBNC-f 0.85 N/A
ML-2452-LAK1 Arrestor 1.75 in. N-m N-m 0.14 0.35
ML-2452-LAK1 Cable 12 in. N-m RSMA-m 0.6 1.4

1-2 AP-5131 Access Point Antenna Connection Guide
1.1 2.4 GHz AP-5131 Antenna Connections
This section describes how components are used collectively in the following AP-5131 installation scenarios
supporting the 2.4 GHz band:
•RP-BNC Male Antenna Installation
•Type N Female Connector Installation
•Type N Male Connector Installation

AP-5131 Antenna Connections 1-3
1.1.1 RP-BNC Male Antenna Installation
Refer to the following for a graphical depiction of the parts and connection options available for cabling a
2.4 GHz AP-5131 model access point using RP-BNC male antennas:
Antennas:
ML-2499-7PNA2-01R
ML-2499-11PNA2-01R
ML-2499-APA2-01R
ML-2499-HPA3-01R
ML-2499-PNAHD-01R
ML-2499-SD3-01R
25-72178-01
0.2 dB loss
3.11 in. 6 ft.
ML-1499-72PJ-01R
2.3 dB loss
(optional)
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB
25-99175-01
0.3 dB loss
12 in.
ML-1499-RBNCA2-01R
0.9 dB loss

1-4 AP-5131 Access Point Antenna Connection Guide
Antennas:
ML-5299-PTA1-01R
ML-5299-WPNA1-01R
ML-5299-HPA1-01R
Antennas:
ML-5299-PTA1-01R
ML-5299-WPNA1-01R
ML-5299-HPA1-01R
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
0.35 dB loss
Lightning Aresstor, AP side
Lightning Aresstor, Antenna side
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
1.6 dB loss @ 5.5 GHz
14 in.
25-90262-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
25-90263-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.55 in.
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.

AP-5131 Antenna Connections 1-5
1.1.2 Type N Female Connector Installation
Refer to the following for a graphical depiction of the parts and connection options available for cabling a
2.4 GHz AP-5131 model access point using Type N female connectors:
CAUTION: The minimum cable configuration is required to meet regulatory requirements.
CAUTION: The installation of lightning arrestors must meet local electrical codes.
Antennas:
ML-2499-BPDA1-01R
ML-2499-BPNA3-01R
ML-2499-BYGA2-01R
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB
25-85391-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
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1-6 AP-5131 Access Point Antenna Connection Guide
Antennas:
ML-2499-BPDA1-01R
ML-2499-BPNA3-01R
ML-2499-BYGA2-01R
Antennas:
ML-2499-BPDA1-01R
ML-2499-BPNA3-01R
ML-2499-BYGA2-01R
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB
Lightning Aresstor, AP side
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB
Lightning Aresstor, Antenna side
ML-1499-LAK2-01R
0.4 dB loss
3.75 in.
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
1.6 dB loss @ 5.5 GHz
14 in.
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.

AP-5131 Antenna Connections 1-7
1.1.3 Type N Male Connector Installation
Refer to the following for a graphical depiction of the parts and connection options available for cabling a
2.4 GHz AP-5131 model access point using Type N male connectors:
Antennas:
ML-2499-5PNL-72-N
ML-2499-FHPA5-01R
ML-2499-FHPA9-01R
Antennas:
ML-2499-5PNL-72-N
ML-2499-FHPA5-01R
ML-2499-FHPA9-01R
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB
25-99175-01
0.3 dB loss

1-8 AP-5131 Access Point Antenna Connection Guide
Antennas:
ML-2499-HPA3-01R
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
1.6 dB loss @ 5.5 GHz
14 in.
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB
12 in.
ML-1499-RBNCA2-01R
0.9 dB loss
ML-1499-RBNCA1-01R
0.9 dB loss
12 in.
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
0.35 dB loss
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB
12 in.
ML-1499-RBNCA2-01R
0.9 dB loss
Lightning Arrestor, AP side
OR
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.

AP-5131 Antenna Connections 1-9
1.2 5 GHz AP-5131 Antenna Connections
This section describes how components are used collectively in the following AP-5131 installation scenarios
supporting the 5 GHz band:
•RP-SMA Male Antenna Installation
•Type N Male Connector Installation
1.2.1 RP-SMA Male Antenna Installation
Refer to the following for a graphical depiction of the parts and connection options available for cabling an
5 GHz AP-5131 model access point using a RP-SMA male antenna (with no lightning arrestor):
Antennas:
ML-5299-PTA1-01R
ML-5299-WPNA1-01R
ML-5299-HPA1-01R
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB
25-90262-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.

1-10 AP-5131 Access Point Antenna Connection Guide
Refer to the following for a graphical depiction of the parts and connection options available for cabling a
5 GHz AP-5131 model access point using a RP-SMA male antenna (with a lightning arrestor):
Antennas:
ML-5299-PTA1-01R
ML-5299-WPNA1-01R
ML-5299-HPA1-01R
Antennas:
ML-5299-PTA1-01R
ML-5299-WPNA1-01R
ML-5299-HPA1-01R
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
0.35 dB loss
Lightning Aresstor, AP side
Lightning Aresstor, Antenna side
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
1.6 dB loss @ 5.5 GHz
14 in.
25-90262-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
25-90263-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.55 in.
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.

AP-5131 Antenna Connections 1-11
1.2.2 Type N Male Connector Installation
Refer to the following for a graphical depiction of the parts and connection options available for cabling an
5 GHz AP-5131 model access point using Type N male connectors:
Antennas:
ML-2452-PNA5-01R
ML-5299-FHPA10-01R
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
25-99175-01
0.3 dB loss
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.0 dB
2.5 dB
4.5 dB
10.6 dB

1-12 AP-5131 Access Point Antenna Connection Guide
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
0.3 dB loss
Antennas:
ML-2452-PNA5-01R
ML-5299-FHPA10-01R
Antennas:
ML-2452-PNA5-01R
ML-5299-FHPA10-01R
25-99175-01
0.3dB loss
Lightning Aresstor, AP side
Lightning Aresstor, Antenna side
25-85392-01R
0.3 dB loss
3.5 in.
ML-2452-LAK1-01R
1.6 dB loss @ 5.5 GHz
14 in.
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB
ML-1499-10JK-01R - 10 ft.
ML-1499-25JK-01R - 25 ft.
ML-1499-50JK-01R - 50 ft.
ML-1499-100JK-01R - 100ft.
2.9 dB
4 dB
7 dB
15.5 dB

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