500mW Bi-directional Booster ANT24BNA Power Injector ANT24BDC Installation Guide Introduction This section introduces the NETGEAR ANT24BNA 500 mW Bi-directional Booster and the NETGEAR ANT24BDC 6 VDC, 1.5A Power Injector and related components. The 500-milliwatt bi-directional power booster for the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point increases the transmission signal from an average 50 mW to 500 mW and amplifies the signal by 10 dB (10 times) in receive mode. Use this when you want to maintain a single access point device to cover a larger area. The ANT24BDC enables locating an antenna and a NETGEAR ANT24BNA booster more than 30 feet away from the wireless unit in a remote area where electrical power is not available. DC power is supplied to the booster through the antenna cable by means of the power injector. This eliminates the need to install extra wires. Moreover, unlike power over Ethernet devices, this configuration never needs to be reset. The booster and power injector are part of a wireless system, including the access point, cables and antennas. According to FCC regulations, the booster can only be used with the wireless access point that is provided with it. Check http://www.NETGEAR.com/go/antennas_fcc for a list of approved devices. Installation Guide, Warranty card and Support information card Power adapter Wall and ceiling mount bracket and hardware 500 mW Bi-directional booster ANT24BNA 500 mW Booster Package Contents The package should contain · · · · · · NETGEAR 500mW Bi-directional Booster for 802.11b ANT24BNA NETGEAR PWR-10015-01 DC power adapter Ceiling/wall mount bracket and hardware Installation guide Warranty card Support information card 1 Power Injector Package Contents ­ ­ Use a NETGEAR antenna cable of no more than 3 m between the Power Injector and the access point. For optimal performance, the combined length of both NETGEAR antenna cables should not exceed 13 m. If the length exceeds 13 m, the overall performance will decrease. Installation Guide, Warranty card and Support information card Power Injector ANT24BDC The package should contain · · · · NETGEAR 6 VDC 1.5A Power Injector ANT24BDC for bi-directional booster ANT24BNA Installation Guide Warranty card Support information card Antenna cables have intrinsic loss at 2.4 GHz which can decrease range performance. The longer the cable, the higher its loss. To achieve optimal performance, use the shortest antenna cable you can from the antenna to the ANT24BNA booster. Cable loss between the booster ANT24BNA and antenna in the transmit and receive functions cannot be compensated. However, the NETGEAR antenna cable between the ANT24BNA booster and the wireless access point can be as long as 10 m without performance reduction. By the same token, a 3 m NETGEAR antenna cable between the optional injector and wireless access point can be added without performance reduction. In receive mode, the booster amplifies the signal by 10 dB with a low noise amplifier. This amplification can compensate for cable loss up to 10 dB (booster to wireless node only). In transmit mode, the booster accepts the 802.11b input signal as low as 5 dBm and amplifies it to 27 dBm (variable power amplifier). The typical output power of an 802.11b wireless node is 15dBm or more. So, there is a 10 dB margin to fully compensate for cable loss. The loss in the cable between the booster and the wireless node only can be completely compensated in transmit and receive mode up to 10 dB loss without any reduction of performance. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. NOTE: To obtain optimal results in extending wireless range with antenna installations, it is recommended that a qualified professional installer service is consulted for site survey and proper installation. Placement and Other Important Considerations Observe the following guidelines when configuring your Booster for 802.11b. In order to comply with FCC regulations you must use NETGEAR antenna cables (ACC-10314-01, 02, 03 or 04) with these products. These antenna cables are low loss and are ideally suited for the NETGEAR booster, power injector and antennas. Performance (range) can be drastically reduced if longer or higher loss antenna cables are used. · Place the ANT24BNA booster as close as possible to the antenna with a short NETGEAR antenna cable. The shortest FCC approved antenna cable is the NETGEAR 1.5 m (ACC10314-01) cable. Place the longer NETGEAR cable (up to 10 meters) between the ANT24BNA booster and the access point. The overall performance will decrease if the length exceeds 10m. If you use a ANT24BDC Power Injector to power the booster remotely, follow these guidelines: ­ Use the longer NETGEAR antenna cable (up to 10 m) between the booster and the power injector. Installing the Booster Turn off your ME103 Wireless Access Point and connect your wireless accessories according to the illustration. After attaching your new antenna, reconnect your wireless device to the network and turn it on. · · 2 3 One Antenna Port, One Booster and One Antenna DC Block Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Two Antenna Ports, Two Boosters and Two Antennas DC Block Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Connect Antenna cable Wireless unit Connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable ETHERNET Wireless unit ETHERNET 5-12V DC 5-12V DC Connect Antenna cable RESET Connect Antenna cable Connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable RESET Primary Secondary 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (short, medium or long) NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (short, medium or long) Two Antenna Ports, One Booster and Two Antennas DC Block Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Current antenna Do NOT remove Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 DC Block NETGEAR Antenna cable (short, medium or long) Connect Antenna cable Connect DC cable Wireless unit Connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable ETHERNET RESET 5-12V DC Connect Antenna cable Primary Secondary 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) Connect Antenna cable 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (short, medium or long) 4 5 Installing the Booster with the Optional Power Injector Note: As noted in the illustration below, be sure to disconnect the DC power adapter from the ANT24BNA Booster for 802.11b, and connect it to the NETGEAR ANT24BDC Power Injector. Current antenna Do NOT remove Specifications Description Frequency Range Operating Mode NETGEAR 500mW Bi-directional Booster for 802.11b, with Two Female Reverse SMA Connectors 2400 to 2500 MHz TDD Burst Mode 600 Watts TVS @ 6VDC 700 mA type. @ 6VDC 26.5 dBm minimum + 5 dBm minimum 3 µs maximum 10 dB typical ±1 dB over operating range 5 dB maximum 3 µs maximum ABS White 130 x 75 x 37 mm (5.1 x 3.0 x 1.5 in) 5.0 g/1.1 lbs (including DC adapter) SMA female reverse (2x), 1 for connection to antenna, 1 for connection to ME103 wireless access point 50 ± 5 Ohms 750 VRMS maximum 0.2 dB Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (short or medium) Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Injector NETGEAR ANT24BDC Connect Antenna cable Wireless unit ETHERNET RESET DC Surge Protection 5-12V DC Primary Secondary Current Drain (TDD Mode) Transmit Power Transmit Input Power Connect DC cable DC Block NETGEAR Transmit Ramp Up Time Receiver Gain Receiver Frequency Response Do NOT connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable Connect Antenna cable Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Ramp Down Time Material 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (medium or long) Color Device Size (l x w x h) Weight RF Connector Type RF Connector Impedance RF Connector Dielectric Withstanding Voltage RF Connector Insertion Loss 6 7 Description RF Connector Recommended Coupling Nut Torque RF Connector Coupling Nut Retention Force RF Connector Contact Captivation Axial RF Connector Body RF Connector Contact Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Warranty NETGEAR 500mW Bi-directional Booster for 802.11b, with Two Female Reverse SMA Connectors 0.45 to 0.99 Nm (4.0 to 8.8 in.lb.) 22.7 kg (50 lb) min. 2.27 kg (5 lb) min. Description AC Input Voltage AC Input Frequency AC Input Current NETGEAR PWR-10015-01 DC Adapter Specifications 90 to 264 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 0.4 Arms for 115 VAC 0.2 Arms for 230 VAC 30 A-Peak for 115 VAC 50 A-Peak for 230 VAC Full Load, 25° C, Cold Start +6 V ±5% 0 A / 2.5 A 60 mVPP 15 W 65% minimum @115 VAC, 60 Hz, Full Load 100 ms maximum PVC + STEEL 0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F) -40 to 70° C (-40 to 158° F) 10% to 90% UL, CSA, TUV 0.25 mA maximum Short Circuit Protection AC Inrush Current Brass per JIS H3250 C3604 BD, Gold Plated per MIL-G-45204 Beryllium Copper per QQ-C-530, Gold Plated per MIL-G-45204 0 to 70° C (32 to 158° F) -30 to 80° C (-22 to 176° F) 10% to 90% 1 year Output Voltage Total Regulation Min/Max Load Current Ripple And Noise Total Output Power Efficiency Rise Time Material Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Designed To Meet Standards Leakage Current Over Current Protection 8 9 Specifications Description Frequency Range PTC Fuse Insertion Loss Short Circuit Protection DC Supply Voltage RF Connector Type RF Connector Impedance RF Connector Dielectric Withstanding Voltage RF Connector Insertion Loss RF Connector Recommended coupling nut Torque RF Connector Coupling nut retention force RF Connector Contact captivation axial RF Connector Body RF Connector Contact Material Color ANT24BDC Power Injector for the ANT24BNA Booster with Two Female Reverse SMA Connectors 2400 to 2500 MHz 2.5 A / 30 V 1.5 dB maximum @ 2.4 to 2.5 GHz PTC Fuse 2.5 A / 30 V DC, 5 V to 12 V SMA female reverse (2x), 1 for connection to antenna, 1 for connection to ME103 50 ± 5 Ohms 750 VRMS maximum 0.2 dB .45 to .99 Nm (4.0 to 8.8 in.lb.) 22.68 kg (50 lbs.) minimum 2.27 kg (5 lbs.) minimum Brass per JIS H3250 C3604 BD, Gold Plated per MIL-G-45204 Beryllium Copper per QQ-C-530, Gold Plated per MIL-G-45204 Aluminum Alloy White Description Operation Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Device Size (l x w x h) Weight Warranty ANT24BDC Power Injector for the ANT24BNA Booster with Two Female Reverse SMA Connectors 0 to 70° C (32 to 158° F) -10 to 80° C (14 to 176° F) 10% to 90% 88.2 x 58.9 x 33.4 mm (3.48 x 2.32 x 1.32 in) 220 g (7.76 oz) 1 year 10 11 Statement of Conditions In the internal function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement To ensure compliance with the FCC's RF Exposure requirements for saftey, all omni-directional antennas (Netgear ANT24O5) must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from a person. The panel antennas (Netgear ANT24D18) must be fixed mounted on a permanent structure to ensure a separation distance of at least 50 cm from all people. The panel antennas can only be used for point-to-point applications and may not be used for point-to-multipoint applications. T ...