https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremewireless-general/external-omni-antennas-mounting-diversity-ap3767e/m-p/37101#M1851 Hello Tony<BR /> <BR /> You should not mix the antenna typ within one radio module.<BR /> <BR /> If you use just one antenna per radio you will lose most of the 802.11n advantages. I would not recommence it.<BR /> <BR /> In the Extranet under the part AccessPoints you can find document providing a lot of information regarding antenna installation: <A href="https://extranet.extremenetworks.com/downloads/Pages/dms.ashx?download=5b5ceb66-981b-450e-93dd-4c61db5d4655" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">Extreme IdentiFi™ Wireless: External Antenna Site Preparation and Installation</A><BR /> <BR /> If you are using omnidirectional rod antennas each they should orientate into a different direction per radio module.<BR /> <BR /> If your APs are connected by fibre, maybe you can install the antennas without a lightning protector.<BR /> <BR /> Kind regards<BR /> Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:40:00 GMT Christoph 2015-01-28T17:40:00Z https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremewireless-general/external-omni-antennas-mounting-diversity-ap3767e/m-p/37100#M1850 Hello guys, <BR /> I plan to install access points that can be directly connected via fiber -&gt; AP3767e. <BR /> <BR /> This AP uses external antennas and I'm not experienced with external antennas and therefore have some questions. <BR /> <BR /> <BR /> If the AP should provide omni-directional coverage I can install two different antenna types WS-AO-2S10360 or WS-AO-DS05360 (5dBi vs 10dBi). <BR /> My question is, how many of these antennas should be installed per radio? <BR /> <BR /> I know that multiple antennas can provide additional throughput, reliability and range. But the costs increase and it is harder to mount several antennas next to the AP. <BR /> <BR /> What is your recommendation on the number of antennas? Indoor (Multipath) vs. Outdoor?<BR /> <BR /> If it is planned to install one AP with 6 omni antennas, how to mount these antennas to a pole or wall? I'm unable to find a mount kit, that allows the installation of a AP3767e with multiple antennas.<BR /> <BR /> Is it possible to place the lightning protector and pigtail into the AP case or do we have to place these parts outside of the AP and then use a weatherproofing kit to safe the connectors?<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> <BR /> Thanks in advance<BR /> <BR /> <BR /> <BR /> <BR /> Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:10:00 GMT https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremewireless-general/external-omni-antennas-mounting-diversity-ap3767e/m-p/37100#M1850 Tony1 2015-01-19T22:10:00Z https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremewireless-general/external-omni-antennas-mounting-diversity-ap3767e/m-p/37101#M1851 Hello Tony<BR /> <BR /> You should not mix the antenna typ within one radio module.<BR /> <BR /> If you use just one antenna per radio you will lose most of the 802.11n advantages. I would not recommence it.<BR /> <BR /> In the Extranet under the part AccessPoints you can find document providing a lot of information regarding antenna installation: <A href="https://extranet.extremenetworks.com/downloads/Pages/dms.ashx?download=5b5ceb66-981b-450e-93dd-4c61db5d4655" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">Extreme IdentiFi™ Wireless: External Antenna Site Preparation and Installation</A><BR /> <BR /> If you are using omnidirectional rod antennas each they should orientate into a different direction per radio module.<BR /> <BR /> If your APs are connected by fibre, maybe you can install the antennas without a lightning protector.<BR /> <BR /> Kind regards<BR /> Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:40:00 GMT https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/extremewireless-general/external-omni-antennas-mounting-diversity-ap3767e/m-p/37101#M1851 Christoph 2015-01-28T17:40:00Z