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AP134 with dual element antenna

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  • 1.  AP134 with dual element antenna

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Sep 11, 2013 10:34 AM

    Hi,

     

    I would like to be able to connect a dual element antenna to an AP134 (or AP114) and was wondering what connectors to use, if I set MCS to 0-15?

     

    The reasons for this is that the gain and beamwidth I need is only provided by dual-element antennas.  I know I can use the AP104, but I'd need separate antennas for each band, and then mounts, lightening arrestors etc.

     

    Thanks



  • 2.  RE: AP134 with dual element antenna

    Posted Sep 11, 2013 08:53 PM

    Not a recommended/best-practices deployment.  Sounds like you already know that of course. 


    That's a large investment (north of $1K) to get something in place that really isn't ever going to operate at it's full potential.

     

    What are the gain and beamwidth that you need on each Band ?


    Perhaps we can brainstorm up an alternative approach.

     

    JF



  • 3.  RE: AP134 with dual element antenna

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Sep 12, 2013 02:36 AM

    I need something like the AP-ANT-18 but an outdoor version with N-type connectors.  The AP will be inside with the antenna on the outside of the building.

    It will be a mesh portal, meshing with an AP175 but I still need the client coverage, otherwise I'd use the AP92.

     

    Although the AP104 is a good choice, the extra antenna, mount kit and 2 x lightening arrestors makes it more expensive than a single AP134 with antenna.

     

    So, I'm thinking to use the ANT-2X2-D607, but with only two elements, which connectors to use on the AP134 (or AP114) if I can configure it to use only two chains or MCS0-15?

     

    Appreciate the advice.

     

     



  • 4.  RE: AP134 with dual element antenna

    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Sep 18, 2013 10:32 AM

    any ideas on this?