Install the ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 Antenna

About this task

The ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 is an omnidirectional, co-linear, and vertically polarized antenna used with indoor and outdoor access points. An integrated RF connector is embedded in the antenna base cap for direct access point mounting. The antenna comes with a vent area that permits either upright or inverted orientation for outdoor installations.

If the access point has an integrated plug or jack N-connector, the antenna can be directly attached to the access point. If the antenna cannot be mounted directly on the access point, it must be mounted to a pole.
Warning

Warning

Do not mount the antenna next to a column or vertical support since it creates a shadow zone of reduced coverage to one portion of the room.

ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 Antenna Direct Attach

Procedure

  1. Line up the antenna connector against the access point antenna port.
  2. Twist the antenna connector clockwise to attach it to the antenna port.
    The sealing on the antenna connector permits upright or inverted orientation during outdoor mounting.

ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 Antenna Pole Install

About this task

The antenna is mounted on a pole if the antenna connector cannot be directly attached to the access point connector.
The following hardware is required for installing the antenna on a pole:
  • One mast clamp
  • One pole clamp with screws

Procedure

  1. Attach the mast clamp to the antenna using the pole clamp.
  2. Place the mast clamp assembly and the antenna to a pole.
  3. Tighten the clamp screws on the pole clamp.
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    ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 antenna
    ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01 antenna
  4. Install a ground rod.
    Tip

    Tip

    A ground rod is used to drain off static electricity build-up.
  5. Connect the ground wire to the pole and the ground rod.
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