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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.
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
27010210
2.4 GHz
Indoor
60
AP6310SN
Antenna Model
Frequency Band
Scenario
Installation Manner
Coverage
AP Model
27010215
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
Pole mounted
11
1500
AP6510DN/ AP6610DN
27160363
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
Pole mounted
27010913
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
Pole mounted
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
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
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
90 60 60 15
7 30 30 15
17 12 11.5 19
27010898 27010902 27010912 27010913 27010956@2.4 GHz 27010956@5 GHz 27160363 27011015 27011016
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
360 360 5 9
25 14 5 9
5 8 28 23
2 1.5 1.5 2
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
27010219
27010223
27010812
27010898
Blue part
Red part
27010902
Blue part
Red part
27010912
Blue part
Red part
27010913
Blue part
Red part
27010956 @5 GHz
Note: All the antenna patterns are provided in the data sheets of manufacturers