User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introducing the ProCurve Wireless Access Point 420
- Installing the Access Point 420
- Included Parts
- Installation Procedures
- Summary
- Installation Precautions:
- 1. Prepare the Installation Site
- 2. Verify the Access Point Passes the Self Test
- 3. Mount the Access Point
- 4. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source
- 5. Connect the Network Cable
- 6. Position the Antennas on the Access Point
- 7. (Optional) Connect a Console to the Access Point 420
- Sample Network Topologies
- Getting Started With Access Point Configuration
- Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 420
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Access Point Port and Network Cables
- Safety and EMC Regulatory Statements
- Recycle Statements
4-2
Using an External Antenna with the Access Point 420
External Antenna Options
Using an External Antenna
with the Access Point 420
External Antenna Options
The Access Point 420 external antenna options are outlined in the following
table:
Table 4-1. Summary of External Antennas to Use With the Access Point 420
Antenna Type Part Number Mounting Horizontal
Beamwidth (3dB)
Vertical
Beamwidth (3dB)
2.5 dBi indoor omnidirectional SA2-
05005L-
A5
Access point swivel
mount
360 Degrees 80 Degrees
2 dBi indoor omnidirectional
diversity
J8442A Ceiling grid 360 Degrees 80 Degrees
5 dBi indoor/outdoor
omnidirectional
J8441A Ceiling or mast 360 Degrees 31 Degrees
6.5 dBi indoor/outdoor directional
diversity
J8445A Flush wall mount,
articulating mount for
wall or mast
80 Degrees 55 Degrees
7 dBi indoor/outdoor directional J8443A Flush wall mount with
integrated
articulating feature
65 Degrees 50 Degrees
8 dBi outdoor omnidirectional J8444A Mast 360 Degrees 12 Degrees
11 dBi indoor/outdoor wide angle
directional
J8446A Flush wall mount, tilt
mount for mast
120 Degrees 13 Degrees
3 dBi indoor omnidirectional
diversity
J8997A Ceiling grid 360 Degrees 70 Degrees
7 dBi indoor/outdoor directional J8999A Flush wall mount with
integrated
articulating feature
68 Degrees 66 Degrees