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 Warranty card Ceiling/wall mount bracket and hardware Installation guide Support information card 1 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. 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. 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. Power Injector Package Contents Installation Guide, Warranty card and Support information card The package should contain Power Injector ANT24BDC Installation Guide NETGEAR 6 VDC 1.5A Power Injector ANT24BDC for bi-directional booster ANT24BNA Warranty card 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. Support information card 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 (ACC-
10314-01) 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 2 power injector. 3 One Antenna Port, One Booster and One Antenna Two Antenna Ports, Two Boosters and Two Antennas DC Block DC Block Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Connect Antenna cable Connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable Wireless unit ETHERNET 5-12V DC RESET Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Connect Antenna cable Connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable Wireless unit ETHERNET 5-12V DC RESET Primary Secondary Connect Antenna cable 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 Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Connect Antenna cable DC Block Current antenna Do NOT remove Connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable Wireless unit ETHERNET 5-12V DC RESET Primary Secondary NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA 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) Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Connect Antenna cable DC Block NETGEAR Antenna cable
(short, medium or long) Connect DC cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA Connect Antenna cable 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. Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable
(short or medium) Connect Antenna cable Injector NETGEAR ANT24BDC Do NOT connect DC cable Antenna e. g. NETGEAR ANT24O5 Connect Antenna cable Current antenna Do NOT remove Wireless unit ETHERNET 5-12V DC RESET Primary Secondary DC Block NETGEAR Connect DC cable Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (short) 500 mW Booster ANT24BNA Connect Antenna cable NETGEAR Antenna cable (medium or long) 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 DC Surge Protection Current Drain (TDD Mode) 600 Watts TVS @ 6VDC 700 mA type. @ 6VDC Transmit Power Transmit Input Power Transmit Ramp Up Time Receiver Gain 26.5 dBm minimum
+ 5 dBm minimum 3 s maximum 10 dB typical Receiver Frequency Response 1 dB over operating range Receiver Noise Figure Receiver Ramp Down Time 5 dB maximum 3 s maximum Material Color ABS White Device Size (l x w x h) 130 x 75 x 37 mm (5.1 x 3.0 x 1.5 in) Weight 5.0 g/1.1 lbs (including DC adapter) RF Connector Type SMA female reverse (2x), 1 for connection to antenna, 1 for connection to ME103 wireless access point RF Connector Impedance 50 5 Ohms RF Connector Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 750 VRMS maximum RF Connector Insertion Loss 0.2 dB 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 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. 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) Storage Temperature
-30 to 80 C (-22 to 176 F) Humidity Warranty 10% to 90%
1 year Description AC Input Voltage AC Input Frequency AC Input Current AC Inrush Current Output Voltage Total Regulation 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%
Min/Max Load Current 0 A / 2.5 A Ripple And Noise Total Output Power 60 mVPP 15 W Efficiency Rise Time Material 65% minimum @115 VAC, 60 Hz, Full Load 100 ms maximum PVC + STEEL Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) Storage Temperature Humidity
-40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F) 10% to 90%
Designed To Meet Standards UL, CSA, TUV Leakage Current 0.25 mA maximum Over Current Protection Short Circuit Protection 8 9 Specifications Description Frequency Range PTC Fuse Insertion Loss 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 Description Operation Temperature ANT24BDC Power Injector for the ANT24BNA Booster with Two Female Reverse SMA Connectors 0 to 70 C (32 to 158 F) Storage Temperature
-10 to 80 C (14 to 176 F) Humidity 10% to 90%
Device Size (l x w x h) 88.2 x 58.9 x 33.4 mm (3.48 x 2.32 x 1.32 in) Short Circuit Protection PTC Fuse 2.5 A / 30 V DC Supply Voltage DC, 5 V to 12 V Weight Warranty 220 g (7.76 oz) 1 year RF Connector Type SMA female reverse (2x), 1 for connection to antenna, 1 for connection to ME103 RF Connector Impedance 50 5 Ohms RF Connector Dielectric Withstanding Voltage 750 VRMS maximum RF Connector Insertion Loss 0.2 dB 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 10
.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 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 the compliance with the FCC RF exposure requirement for safety, make sure that the antenna is installed with separation distance of at least 25 cm (10 in) from a person. The antenna shall not be colocated with other transmitting devices. Note: To meet FCC regulations, the system must be installed as shown in the diagrams. Substitution of cables and access point provided and/or any modification to any of the components of this system will void the user's right to operate it. Check http://www.NETGEAR.com/go/antennas_fcc for a list of FCC approved devices. Use of this booster with any other devices is strictly prohibited by the FCC. 12 Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only) - 24x7 phone support See Support Information card for other countries. E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com (24x7 online support) www.NETGEAR.com 2003 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy, Auto Uplink and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
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