Ruijie Networks RG-ANT 3-2400 Series Installation and operating manual

RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O) Antenna
Hardware Installation and Reference Guide

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Product Overview
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Preface
Thank you for using our products. This manual will guide you through the installation of the access point.
Scope
It is intended for the users who have some experience in installing and maintaining network hardware. At the same time, it
is assumed that the users are already familiar with the related terms and concepts.
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1 Product Overview
The RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O) is an outdoor omni-directional antenna that supports 3X3 MIMO and works with the
RG-AP630 series products for 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz band coverage.
1.1 RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O)
Specifications
Table 1-1 RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O) Technical Specifications
Product Model
RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Φ145 mm x 330 mm
Operating Frequency
2.4 GHz-2.5 GHz;
5.125 GHz-6.100 GHz
Antenna Gain
8 dBi
Antenna Lobe Bandwidth
E:17°; H:360°
Stationary Wave Ratio
≤1.5
Isolation
≤ -25 dB
Port Resistance
50 ohm
Polarization Mode
Vertical polarization
Connector Type
6xN-K
Weight
1.2 kg (2.64 lbs)
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Installation Method
Pole mounting (pole with a diameter of 40 mm to 70 mm)
Product and Accessory Appearance
Figure 1-1 RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O) Appearance

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Figure 1-2 Standard Feeder for the RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O)
Figure 1-3 Standard Waterproofing Material for the RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O)

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2 Installation
To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, please carefully read the safety suggestions before installing the
RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O).
The following safety suggestions do not cover all possible hazards.
2.1 Check Before Installation
Tools required for installing outdoor antennas:
Installation Tools
Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, paper knife, adjustable wrench, and
strapping tape.
No toolkit is delivered with the RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O) outdoor directional antenna suite. After you open the
package, check and accept the products one-by-one according to the packing list. If the products in the package do
not comply with the packing list, directly contact the supplier or agent.
2.2 Installing the Antenna
Please carefully read the precautions before installing the RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O).
Do not install the RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O) near the conductive positions, such as power supplies or street lamps.
Do not touch electric wires that may cause injury or death during the installation.
To protect outdoor directional antennas from lightning strikes, install lightning rods.
The antenna should be installed at a position away from electric cables and conductive positions.
Avoid installing the antenna alone and try to confirm the installation procedures with other installation personnel.
Work with others when erecting the pole to prevent injuries.
Protect the antenna or radio frequency cables from falling.
Do not stand on metals or install the antenna on wet and windy days. Wear clothes suitable for antenna installation
and insulated shoes and gloves.
Go to the hospital when accidents happen.
2.2.1 Installing the Antenna Mounting Bracket
Attach the mounting bracket to the bottom of the antenna, as shown in the following figure:

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Figure 2-1 Fixing the Antenna and Mounting Bracket
2.2.2 Installing the Feeder and Waterproofing
Connect the feeder cable to the antenna port.
Apply three layers of waterproofing treatment in the connection point: waterproof tape as the first layer, waterproof clay as
the second layer, and waterproof tape as the third layer.
The procedures are:
a). Wrap the waterproof tape and ensure that the upper layer tape covers more than 50% of the lower layer, as shown in
the following figure:
Figure 2-2 Wrapping Waterproof Tape
Waterproof tape
Patchcord
b). Take 10 cm of waterproof clay and wrap the connection point, as shown in the following figure:

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Figure 2-3 Wrapping Waterproof Clay
c). Wrap the waterproof tape again, as shown in Figure 2-2.
2.2.3 Fixing the Antenna
To protect outdoor directional antennas from lightning strikes, install lightning rods.
The antenna must be installed at a height of 3 to 5 meters for the best coverage.
The RG-ANTx3-2400&5800 (O) is an omni-directional antenna that must be installed at the top of the pole.
The pole should be shorter than 5 meters for optimal coverage performance, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 2-4 Fixing the Antenna
1 Antenna
2 Clamp
3 Pole (with a diameter
of 40 to 70 mm)
2.2.4 Connecting to the AP and Waterproofing
Connect the other end of the feeder cable to the AP port.
Connect the 2.4GHz/5.8GHz feeder ports of the RG-ANTx3-2400&5800(O) to the 2.4G-1, 2.4G-2, 2.4G-3/ 5G-1, 5G-2,
5G-3 ports of the AP630 with no sequence. Apply waterproofing materials on the feeder connection point by referring to

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section Installing the Feeder and Performing Waterproof Treatment. After waterproofing treatment, fix the feeder with the
pole and other cables with cable ties.
When using external antennas, configure the RG-AP630 to work in the external antenna working mode. For detailed
configuration commands, see the RG-WLAN Series Access Point RGOS Configuration Guide.