ZyXEL Communications ZYAIR ZYAIR EXT-104 User manual

Wireless network antennas typically perform best in open environments with the least
amount of obstructions possible. Performance may be significantly impaired if antennas are
mounted near metal surfaces, concrete walls, or other high-density materials. To meet the
challenge of these and other severe environments, ZyXEL offers performance-enhancing
antennas for its ZyAIR family of wireless modems.
ZyAIR’s extended reach antennas allow users to get the best wireless performance out of the
most difficult environments. With ZyAIR antennas, customers will enjoy greater reach and
better transmission quality for their wireless networks.
The ZyAIR family includes multiple antenna options to satisfy a wide range of wireless
connectivity needs. The antenna family includes:
ZyAIR EXT-104
Indoor 4dBi Omnidirectional Ceiling Antenna
ZyAIR EXT-105
Indoor 5dBi Omnidirectional Desktop Antenna
ZyAIR EXT-106
Indoor 6dBi Directional Patch Antenna
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ZyAIR B-101 Specification
Integrated wireless products such as the ZyAIR B-1000 Access Point, B-2000 Gateway and B-300 PCI Card offer detachable
factory antennas which can be replaced with higher performance ZyAIR antennas. Other products, such as ZyXEL’s Prestige
650HW and the ZyWALL 10W are wireless-ready, which means that they gain wireless functionality through the insertion of a
wireless PC card. For improved antenna performance with wireless-ready devices, ZyXEL offers the ZyAIR B-101 PC card. The
B-101 has a MMCX connector which can attach to an external ZyAIR antenna by using a standard MMCX to SMA connector
cable. If the user’s work area is obstructed, the external antenna can be raised to improve reception and link quality. Installation
instructions for both types of devices are shown below.
I. To Replace Detachable Antennas from Integrated Wireless Devices
(eg. The ZyAIR B-1000, ZyAIR B-2000 and ZyAIR B-300)
Sometimes the work environment requires more powerful antennas than those supplied by the factory. If wireless coverage
or reach distance is less than satisfactory, high gain or directional antennas can be installed to provide better performance for
all wireless applications.
Installation Steps
1. Detach the factory antennas from the SMA connectors on the wireless device.
2. Screw the performance-enhancing antennas into the SMA connectors.
3. Place the antenna in the desired position.
ZyAIR B-101 Wireless LAN PC card with Detachable Antenna
Feature
• Wire-free access to networked resources from anywhere.
• Detachable antenna desi
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n allows user to chan
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ain antenna for
different applications.
• Delivers data rates up to 11Mbps.
• Uses 2.4GHz fre
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band, which com
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lies with worldwide re
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.
• Ensures great security by providing the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
defined in the IEEE 802.11b standard.
• Supports most popular operating systems: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
Place the antenna in the
desired position.
Screw the performance-
enhancing antennas into the
SMA connectors.
Detach the factory antennas from
the SMA connectors on the
wireless device.
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II. To Enhance Antenna Performance of Laptop Computers and Other Wireless-Ready Devices
(e.g. ZyXEL Prestige 650HW and the ZyWALL 10W)
Laptop computers and other wireless-ready devices with standard PC card (PCMCIA) slots gain wireless functionality when PC cards are inserted.
Unfortunately, many of these devices can’t be placed clear of obstructions because they need to be connected to a nearby power supply or simply
because moving the device is not feasible. For these scenarios, external antennas with long cables can be used to extend the signals. Even when there
are no obstructions, the application may simply require a more powerful directional antenna than is found with a typical PC card.
ZyXEL’s ZyAIR B-101 wireless LAN PC card offers users the convenience of a PC Card solution, and the versatility to accept more powerful antennas.
The ZyAIR B-101 features a detachable antenna which can be replaced with a more powerful ZyAIR antenna.
Installation Steps
1. Insert the reverse SMA end of the transfer cable connector (C2) into the SMA straight plug connector (A1) on the antenna.
2. Detach the factory default antenna from the B-101.
3. Insert the MMCX end of the transfer cable connector (C1) into the MMCX external antenna connector (P1) on the PC card.
4. Insert the PC card into the wireless read
y
slot of the PC or wireless device.
5. Place the antenna in the desired
p
osition
.
Specification
• IEEE 802.11b WLAN Standard
• Detachable Patch Antenna
• Data Rate: 11Mbps / 5.5Mbps / 2Mbps / 1Mbps
• Output Power: 15 dBm (typical)
• Device Drivers: Support Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
• Coverage area:
Indoor: 50M @ 11Mbps/80M @ 5.5Mbps or lower
Outdoor: 200M @ 11Mbps/300M @ 5.5Mbps or lower
Accessory
MMCX to SMA converter cabl
e
Insert the reverse SMA end of
the transfer cable connector
c
onnector
(
A1
)
on the antenna
.
Notice
Allow the antenna cable to bend naturally. It is recommended that you place the
antenna no more than one meter from the PC card to avoid excessive strain on the
cable and connector.
C2
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4
Step Place the antenna in the
desired position.
5
Step
Insert the MMCX end of the transfer cable
c
onnector
(
C1
)
into t
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e MMCX extern
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Model name ZyAIR EXT-104 ZyAIR EXT-105 ZyAIR EXT-106
Description Indoor 4dBi Omnidirectional Indoor 5dBi Omnidirectional Indoor 6dBi Directional
Ceiling Antenna Desktop Antenna Patch Antenna
Application Indoor Indoor Indoor
Beamwidth Horizontal: 360˚ Horizontal: 360˚ Horizontal: 80˚
Vertical: 58˚ ~ 75˚ Vertical: 40˚ Vertical: 80˚
Patterns
Frequency Range 1.7GHz ~ 2.7GHz 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz
Gain 4 dBi 5 dBi 6 dBi
VSWR 2.0 Max 2.0 Max 1.5 Max
Connector SMA Straight Plug/Reverse SMA Straight Plug/Reverse SMA Straight Plug/Reverse
Cable Length 2m 1m 1.5m
Dimensions 132 x 42mm 236mm(L) 118 x 86 x 76mm
Weight 100g 158g 110g
Benefit Improve Coverage Improve Coverage Focus Coverage
Improve Link Quality Improve Link Quality Improve Link Quality
Ceiling mounted Flexible Deployment Wall mounted
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Horizontal coverage
Vertical coverageVertical coverage
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Horizontal coverage Horizontal coverage
Vertical coverage