Chapter 2
Installing the Access Point
Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas
The access point supports an RM22A radio module for use with a single antenna or dual diversity
antennas. Two RP-TNC antenna connectors are provided on the back of the module for the 5-GHz radio.
RP-TNC antenna connectors are used for both the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios. Only connect Cisco
Note
5-GHz antennas with blue labels or blue dots to the 5-GHz antenna connectors (refer to
connector locations).
If you are using the RM22A radio module, follow these steps:
Step 1
Attach the Cisco Aironet 5-GHz antenna cable to the Right/Primary 5-GHz (RP-TNC) antenna
connector on the back of the radio module and hand tighten. If you are using two antennas for diversity
coverage, attach the second antenna cable to the Left 5-GHz (RP-TNC) antenna connector.
Note
Step 2
To mount your Cisco Aironet antenna, refer to the instructions that came with your antenna.
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The Cisco Aironet antennas have a blue marker label or blue dot near the antenna connector and
the radio module has a corresponding blue label near the 5-GHz antenna connectors.
Cisco Aironet 1200 Series Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
Connecting the 5-GHz External Antennas
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