The "e" model access points and "CX" model cloud access points support external antennas. For legacy access points, refer to Enterprise Wireless LAN Antenna Specification Guide to determine if your access point supports external antennas.
Two important points about the AP3000X and antennas:
Each antenna connection port is labeled, either 2.4GHz/5GHz or 6GHz.
Note
Unlike with earlier APs, you do not need to order two AI-DS0305360-RPSMA antennas seperately. They are included with the AP.
| Port | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 -3 |
Dedicated ports for 6 GHz antenna installed at factory. |
| 2 - 4 | Ports for detachable AI-DS0305360-RPSMA antenna; dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz included in box. |
| Software Mode | Radio 1 | Radio 2 |
Antenna Ports 1 and 3 (6 GHz) |
Antenna Ports 2 and 4 (2.4/5 GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode 1 | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | Not in use | In use |
| Mode 2 | 6 GHz | 5 GHz | In use | In use |
Note
If you are using any of the N-plug antenna on the access point, then you need a jumper cable to convert the N-plug antenna to a RP-SMA connector in order to attach it to the access point.
| Software mode | Radio 1 | Radio 2 | Antenna ports 1, 2, 3, 4 | Antenna ports 5, 6, 7, 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode 1 | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz | None |
| Mode 2 | Band unlocked sensor | 5 GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Mode 3 | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi | Part number | Brand | Model name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | ML-2452-PNA7-01R | Extreme | ML-2452-PNA7-01R | 2.4G omni and directional support antenna |
| Omni | ML-2499-HPA8-01 | Extreme | ML-2499-HPA8-01 | 2.4G omni and directional support antenna |
Note
The BLE internal antenna is used if no BLE antenna connector is attached to the port.You can also use any other antenna with lesser gain than 2.4G omni and directional antennas as BLE antenna.
The AP410e access point is an indoor model access point with external antenna connectors. The access point has six external RP-SMA antenna connectors and one RP-SMA BLE connector.
The AP310e access point is an indoor model access point with external antenna connectors. The access point has four external RP-SMA antenna connectors and one RP-SMA BLE connector.
The AP510CX is a cloud model indoor access point for use in high-density environments that require HD video streaming and large file transfers. The access point comes with eight external antenna connectors that use dual-band 5 dBi antennas.
| Radio port | Antenna port | Antenna marking | Radio support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 1 C0 | Dual 1 | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4G/5G |
| Radio 1 C1 | Dual 2 | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4G/5G |
| Radio 1 C2 | Dual 3 | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4G/5G |
| Radio 1 C3 | Dual 4 | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4G/5G |
| Radio 2 C0 | 5G1 | 5 GHz | 5G |
| Radio 2 C1 | 5G2 | 5 GHz | 5G |
| Radio 2 C2 | 5G3 | 5 GHz | 5G |
| Radio 2 C3 | 5G4 | 5 GHz | 5G |
The AP305CX access point is an indoor model access point with four external RP-SMA antenna connectors.
| Radio modes | Antenna ports | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 0 C0 | Radio 0 C1 | Radio 1 C0 | Radio 1 C1 | ||
| Dual-band | 2.4G | 2.4G | 5G (full) | 2.4G (BLE) | 5G (full) |
| Dual 5G | 5G (low) | 5G (low) | 5G (high) | 2.4G (BLE) | 5G (high) |
The AP460e access point is an outdoor model access point with external antenna connectors. The antenna connectors are standard N-type connectors, and uses only outdoor antennas.
The 2.4G and 5G–8 and the 2.4G and 5G–7 are sensor antenna ports.
Note
The internal BLE is always used unless you attach an antenna to the BLE antenna connector.Note
The BLE antenna port and the sensor antenna ports come with dust caps installed on them. Do not remove the dust caps until you need to install the antennas.The AP360e access point is an outdoor model access point with external antenna connectors. The access point has five standard N-type antenna connectors, and uses only outdoor antennas.