Cisco AIR-ANT1728 Aironet High Gain Omnidirectional Ceiling Mount Antenna

This document outlines the specifications, describes the high gain omnidirectional ceiling mount antenna, and provides instructions for mounting it on a suspended ceiling track. Designed for WLAN applications operating in the 2.4- to 2.5-GHz frequency range, the antenna AIR-ANT1728 has a nominal gain of 5.2 dBi. The antenna is used primarily with access points, but is compatible with Cisco Aironet radio products utilizing a reverse-polarity threaded Neil Concelman (RP-TNC) connector.

Technical Specifications

• Antenna type: Dipole
• Operating frequency range: 2.4- to 2.483-GHz
• VSWR: Less than 2:1, 1.5:1 nominal
• Gain: 5.2 dBi
• Polarization: Vertical
• E-Plane (3dB bandwidth): 40 degrees
• H-Plane (3dB bandwidth): Omnidirectional
• Cable length and type
• 3 ft (0.91 m)
• Plenum rated RG-58
• Dimensions (H x W): 11.5 in. x 1.25 in.(29.2 cm x 3.2 cm)
• Weight: 4.6 oz (131 g)