Cisco Systems® offers a complete range of antennas for access point and bridge equipment that enable a customized wireless solution for almost any installation.

Every wireless LAN deployment is different. When engineering an in-building solution, varying facility sizes, construction materials, and interior divisions raise transmission and multipath considerations. When implementing a building-to-building solution, distance, physical obstructions between facilities, and number of transmission points must be taken into account. Cisco offers a complete range of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz antennas for access point and bridge equipment that enable a customized wireless solution for almost any installation. With the Cisco FCC-approved directional and omnidirectional antennas, low-loss cable, mounting hardware, and other accessories, we can customize a wireless solution that meets the requirements of even the most challenging applications. Want to know more about antennas? Download the Cisco Antenna Reference Guide (1.98MB PDF). Want a complete listing of the Cisco Antennas and Accessories? Download the Cisco Antennas and Accessories Data Sheet (298KB PDF).

Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz access point antennas are compatible with all Cisco RP-TNC-equipped access points. The antennas are available with different gain and range capabilities, beam widths, and form factors. Coupling the appropriate antenna and access point allows for efficient coverage in any facility, as well as better reliability at higher data rates (Table 1).

Cisco Aironet 5 GHz access point antennas have RP-TNC connectors and are compatible with Cisco Aironet 1200 Series and 1230AG Series access points when equipped with a RM22A radio module. Selection of the appropriate antenna should provide optimal coverage for the desired application in the 5 GHz frequency band (Table 2).

Cisco Dual Band Antenna for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Access Points Cisco offers a dual band antenna, or a radome which has both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz elements in one low profile package. The antenna has 4 cables, two for 2.4 GHz and 2 for 5 GHz, color coded to prevent any accidental connections. Easy to install and lightweight, this antenna is ideal for indoor wall or ceiling mount applications (Table 3).

The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Points feature multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) technology. These access points have 6 connectors or 3 connectors for 2.4 GHz and 3 connectors for 5 GHz. Cisco has developed antennas specifically for use with the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Points but most existing antennas can also be used (Table 4).

Cisco Aironet bridge antennas allow for extraordinary transmission distances between two or more buildings. Available in directional configurations for point-to-point transmission and omnidirectional configuration for point-to-multipoint implementations, Cisco has a bridge antenna for every application. Cisco Aironet 2.4 GHz Access Point and Bridge Antennas with RP-TNC Connectors for Cisco Aironet 1200 and 1300 Series products are shown in Table 5.

The antennas with N-Type Connectors for use with the Cisco Aironet 1400 Series 802.11a Wireless Bridge are shown in Table 6.

Cisco offers 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Antennas with N-Type Connectors for the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Points in various gains and antenna types. (Table 7).