Installation Guide

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Aerohive 5 GHz Directional Antenna Installation Guide
This guide explains how to install a 5 GHz directional antenna and connect it to AP1130 outdoor access
points. These antennas are designed to be installed in pairs within line-of-sight of each other. When planning
your installation, make sure that there are no obstructions in the line-of-sight space between the antennas,
and that there are no metal objects within 5 feet, (1.5 meters) of either side of the antennas.
Kit Contents, Required Accessories, and Tools
The Aerohive 5 GHz directional antenna kit (AH-ACC-1130-ANT-18 for the AP1130)includes:
• 5 GHz 18-dBi antenna
• (4) 3/8” (10 mm) hex nuts
• (4) 3/8” (10 mm) locking washers
• (4) 3/8” (10 mm) flat washers
•Mounting bracket
• Hardware: (4) 5/8” (16 mm) hex nuts, (4) 1/2” (12.7 mm) locking washers, and (4) 5/8” (16 mm) flat
washers
• (2) 5’ (1.5 m) RF coaxial cables
To install this antenna, you will need the following accessories and tools:
• Drive sockets (nut drivers) for 3/8” (10 mm) and 5/8” (16 mm) hex nuts
• 5/8” (16 mm) open-end wrench to adjust the antenna tilt angle
• RF test meter for 5 GHz devices
Safety Instructions and Site Hazard Warnings
Read and follow these safety instructions and hazard warnings before installing this antenna. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
This antenna is for use in the United States and Canada only.
This antenna is for use in the United States and Canada only.
To comply with radio frequency exposure limits, do not place this antenna within 26.5" (70 cm) of any people or animals.
Make sure that there are no metal objects within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of either side of the antenna.
Make sure there is nothing that obstructs the line-of-sight between antennas.
Make sure there is nothing that obstructs the line-of-sight between antennas.
To install this antenna, you must be a qualified installation professional, licensed or certified in accordance with local regulations.
Use only attachments and accessories specified by Aerohive.
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact
with such circuits. During installation, exercise extreme care not to come into contact with these circuits, which can cause serious
injury or death. For proper installation of the product, refer to national and local electrical codes: NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) 70, National Electrical Code Article 810 (U.S.); Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA 22.1 and Section 54 (Canada);
and if local or national electrical codes are not available, refer to IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 364, Part 1
through 7 (other countries).
Do not connect or disconnect antennas or cables from the AP during periods of lightning activity.
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