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Huawei WLAN Antennas Datasheet

Description
1) In this document, the antenna coverage distances (excluding the network bridge antennas) meet the requirement of the 39 MHz link rate. The indoor scenario refers to half-open office areas and outdoor scenario refers to open rural areas. The coverage distances are recommended values based on the theoretical calculation and practical test. If the target area is beyond the coverage of an antenna, the antenna is not recommended. The antennas use the 802.11n HT20 mode to transmit signals to laptops supporting 802.11n. 2) The transmit power of an antenna is the largest transmit power of an AP. The recommended coverage distances are only for your inference. For details, consult with network planning experts.

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The appendixes list the specifications of other components and the antenna patterns. For details about antennas, see the data sheets provided by the antenna manufactures. The gains and lobe widths in this document are typical values. The actual values are within a range, for example, 19 1 dBi and 60 5 . For specifications, see the data sheets.

Introduction
Antennas are indispensable on a wireless LAN (WLAN). Different applications pose different requirements on antennas. Huawei provides a series of antennas specially designed for APs to meet customers' requirements in different applications. This document describes antenna types and how to choose an appropriate antenna in each application.

Antenna Types and Applications


When you choose antennas for your devices, consider the following factors: coverage pattern, coverage distance, ease for installation, installation position and method, appearance, and cost effectiveness. Different customers may focus on one or more factors. To meet requirements in different applications, Huawei provides a series of antennas, including eye-pleasant built-in antennas, fully-covered omnidirectional antennas, highly-focused directional antennas, cost-effective cross-polarized antennas, and extremely-powerful dual-band antennas. The antennas are installed by one of the following methods: connected to APs by RF cables, mounted on the ceilings, mounted on the poles, mounted on the walls, and installed directly on APs (whip antennas). Antennas can be installed indoors or outdoors. Antennas used in different scenarios have specific parameter specifications, and two important specifications are lobe width and gain. The lobe width determines the antenna's coverage range and the gain determines the antenna's coverage distance. Table 1: Antennas available in different scenarios Antenna Pattern Omnidirectional antenna Omnidirectional horizontal coverage Scenario Indoor omnidirectional coverage scenarios, such as offices, lecture halls, and Antenna Type Ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna Antenna Feature Omnidirectional coverage and ceiling mounted

Table 1: Antennas available in different scenarios Antenna Pattern Scenario conference rooms Antenna Type Whip antenna Built-in antenna Antenna Feature Easy to install on an AP Installed in an AP, eye-pleasant Outdoor omnidirectional coverage scenarios, such as open areas, squares, and parks Pole-mounted omnidirectional antenna Dual-band antenna Omnidirectional coverage and pole mounted Working at dual frequency bands, flexible usage Directional antenna Directional coverage and high gain Indoor application scenarios, such as corridors and two inner walls Outdoor application scenarios, such as oil wells and open suburb, P2P and P2MP backhaul Plate directional antenna Plate cross-polarized antenna High gain and directional coverage High gain and directional coverage; reducing the antenna quantity by half Plate directional antenna High gain and directional coverage

Ceiling-mounted Omnidirectional Antenna


A ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna is mounted on the ceiling and connected to an AP by a cable. The antenna can provide omnidirectional indoor coverage and the antenna pattern is nearly a circle in the horizontal direction. The ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna applies to open offices, conference rooms, lecture halls, or outdoors. The required antenna quantity is determined by the network planning. Table 3: Ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna Antenna Model Frequency Band Scenario Installation Manner Ceiling mounted Gain (dBi) Coverage Distance (m) AP Model

27010210

2.4 GHz

Indoor

60

AP6310SN

Pole-mounted Omnidirectional Antenna


A pole-mounted omnidirectional antenna is mounted on a pole and connected to an AP by a cable. The antenna can provide omnidirectional indoor coverage and the antenna pattern is nearly a circle in the horizontal direction. The pole-mounted omnidirectional antenna applies to outdoors, such as squares and parks. Note:The antennas 27160363 and 27010913 have the same gain but different sizes. They support different angles and pole sizes. For specifications, see the appendixes and data sheets. Table 4: Pole-mounted omnidirectional antennas

Antenna Model

Frequency Band

Scenario

Installation Manner

Quantity for Gain Each AP

Coverage

(dBi) Distance (m)

AP Model

27010215

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

11

1500

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

27160363

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

AP6510D 2 8 1000 N/AP6610 DN

27010913

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

AP6510D 2 8 1000 N/AP6610 DN

Plate Directional Antenna


Directional antennas increase gains in the directions at which electromagnetic fields focus. Different from omnidirectional antennas, directional antennas form major lobes in certain directions with high gains, while other directions have low gains. Directional antennas apply to scenarios that require small coverage angles but long coverage distances. Typical scenarios include corridors in hospitals or airports, and oil wells. These antennas also apply to someP2P and P2MP backhaul scenarios. Note:The antennas 27010902 and 27010219 have similar gains but different sizes. They support different angles and pole sizes. For specifications, see the appendixes and data sheets. Table 5: Directional antennas Antenna Model Frequency Band Scenario Installation Quantity for Gain Manner Wall mounted Each AP Coverage AP Model

(dBi) Distance (m)

27010209

2.4 GHz

Indoor

80

AP6310SN

27010902

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

14.5

2000

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

27010219

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

15.5

2500

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

27010223

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

17

3000

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

27010912

5 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

15

800

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

Plate Cross-polarized Antenna


A plate cross-polarized antenna transmits signals through two channels at the same time to perform comparable functions of two stand-alone antennas. For example, a 2 2 MIMO AP needs only one cross-polarized antenna for one frequency band, but needs two common polarized antennas for the same frequency band. The cross-polarized antenna has two polarization ports: +45and 45polarization ports. The purchase and installation costs for cross-polarized antennas are low. As fewer antennas are used, antenna installation and layout are easier. Table 6: Cross-polarized antennas Antenna Model Frequency Band Scenario Installation Quantity for Gain Manner Pole mounted Each AP Coverage AP Model

(dBi) Distance (m)

27010812

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

11

1500

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

27010898

2.4 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

17

3000

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

27010889

5 GHz

Outdoor

Pole mounted

11.5

500

AP6510DN/ AP6610DN

Dual-Band Antenna
Dual-band antennas work in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. APs supporting these two frequency bands need only one dual-band antenna. Dual-band antennas feature omnidirectional coverage and low gains, reducing the maximum power density while providing the same transmit power. Dual-band antennas apply to outdoor APs and are mainly sold to countries require CE/FCC certification. Table 8: Dual-band antenna Antenna Model Scenario Installation Manner Quantity for Each AP Gain (dBi) Coverage Distance (m) AP Model

27010956

Outdoor

Directly connected to the AP

3 dBi@2.4 GHz 500@2.4 GHz AP6510DN/ 5 dBi@5 GHz 200@5 GHz AP6610DN

Bridge Antenna
Different from other wireless relays, an AP bridge requires long-distance transmission and high throughput. Two outdoor high-gain antennas are connected to the APs far from each other to ensure high speed backhaul between them. The following section lists some outdoor high-gain antennas that can be used for an AP bridge. It is recommended that an AP bridge use 5 GHz antennas to establish transmission links. Performance of 2.4 GHz links is unstable and multiple interference sources exist on the 2.4 GHz frequency band. If 2.4 GHz links are deployed, the network is unstable and may disconnect frequently, which requires high maintenance costs. The backhaul distances listed in the following table are calculated based on the 30 Mbit/s transmission rate in P2P mode. The AP6510DN APs are deployed at the two ends and they use the antennas of the same type, working in 802.11 HT20 mode in rural areas. If the target area is beyond the coverage of an antenna, the antenna is not recommended. For details, consult with network planning experts. If the APs use different types of antennas, the backhaul distance between them differs from the figures listed in the table. The actual distance is determined by the gains of the two antennas. If antennas are used for P2MP backhaul, the throughput of each line is lower than 1/M of that in P2P transmission. In addition, the lobe width also affects the transmission distance in P2MP backhaul. Table 9: 5 GHz antennas for bridges Antenna Model Gain (dBi) Backhaul Distance (km) Horizontal Lobe Width Polarization

27010912

15

100

Vertical polarization

27010889

11.5

60

Cross polarization

27010890

19

15

Cross polarization

27011016

23

Cross polarization

27011015

28

10

Cross polarization

Appendix 1: Antenna Specifications Lobe Width Part Number Horizonta Vertical l (degree) (degree) 27010209 27010210 27010215 27010219 88 360 360 120 47 N/A 9 7 7 3 11 15.5 210 x 180 x 44 186 x 85 Length < 1100 970 x 140 x 58 N-female N-female N-female 7/16DIN or N-female 7/16DIN or N-female N-female x 2 N-female x 2 N-female x 2 Gain (dBi) Dimensions (mm) Connector Pole Diameter VSWR (mm) N/A N/A 35-50 46-75 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.5 Antenna Weight (g) 430 275 976 4500

27010223 27010812 27010889 27010890

90 60 60 15

7 30 30 15

17 12 11.5 19

970 x 140 x 58 250 x 155 x 60 230 x 145 x 55 250 x 250 x 25

50-115 30-50 35-114 35-114

1.5 1.45 1.8 1.8

5000 < 1000 1300 1300

27010898 27010902 27010912 27010913 27010956@2.4 GHz 27010956@5 GHz 27160363 27011015 27011016

65 110 100 360 360

7.5 6 5.5 11.5 45

16.5 14.5 16 8 4

875 x 176 x 63 1140 x 114 x 54 547 x 250 x 18 29 x 720 25 x 173 25 x 173 38.5 x 630 600 400

N-female x 2 N-female N-female N-female N-male

48-135 48-135 48-135 48-135 N/A

1.5 1.5 1.7 1.5 2

4200 3400 1800 500 166

360 360 5 9

25 14 5 9

5 8 28 23

N-male N-female N-female x 2 N-female x 2

N/A 35-50 40-114 40-114

2 1.5 1.5 2

166 600 7000 3000

Note: Specifications of all components are listed in the data sheets provided by manufacturers. The gains and lobe widths in this document are typical values. The actual values are within a range, for example, 19 1 dBi and 60 5 . For specifications, see the data sheets. Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns Part Number Horizontal Pattern Vertical Pattern

27010209

Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns Part Number Horizontal Pattern Vertical Pattern

27010219

27010223

27010812

27010898

Blue part

Red part

Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns Part Number Horizontal Pattern Vertical Pattern

27010902

Blue part

Red part

27010912

Blue part

Red part

27010913

Blue part

Red part

Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns Part Number Horizontal Pattern Vertical Pattern

27010956 @2.4 GHz

27010956 @5 GHz

Note: All the antenna patterns are provided in the data sheets of manufacturers

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