Enterasys Networks 9033348-02 manual RoamAbout 7 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

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RoamAbout 7 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

RoamAbout 7 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

The RoamAbout omni-directional antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band featuring an omni-directional pattern with a nominal gain of 7 dBi.

This antenna is encapsulated in a weatherproof protective covering. With the hardware provided, this vertically-polarized antenna can be mounted on an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 51 mm (2 in). The table below provides the antenna specifications.

Table A-2: 7 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna Specifications

Mechanical

Size

45.7 cm (18 in)

Mounting method

Clamps to vertical mast with outside

 

 

diameter up to 51mm (2 in)

 

 

Cable - None

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

FCC Countries

Reverse Polarity-N (male)

 

 

 

ETSI Countries

Standard-N (female)

 

 

 

France

Standard-N (female)

 

 

 

Japan

Standard-N (female)

 

 

 

Asia Pacific

Standard-N (female)

 

 

Electrical

 

 

 

 

Frequency Range

2.4 GHz

 

 

 

VSWR

Less than 2:1 Nominal

 

 

 

Nominal Impedance

50 Ohms

 

 

 

Gain

7 dBi

 

 

 

Polarization

Linear Vertical

 

 

Antenna Environment

 

 

 

 

Operating Temperature

+60°C (140°F) - 40°C (-40°F)

Wind/survival (mph)

At least 128 km/h (80 mph)1

Wind Surface Area

7.56 square cm (0.248 square feet)

1At least 104 km/h (65 mph) with 1.25 cm (0.5 in) ice.

A-3 Specifications

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