Huawei WLAN Antennas Datasheet
Description
1)
In this document, the antenna coverage distances (excluding the network bridge antennas) meet the
requirement of the 39 MHz link rate. The indoor scenario refers to half-open office areas and outdoor
scenario refers to open rural areas. The coverage distances are recommended values based on the theoretical
calculation and practical test. If the target area is beyond the coverage of an antenna, the antenna is not
recommended. The antennas use the 802.11n HT20 mode to transmit signals to laptops supporting 802.11n.
2)
The transmit power of an antenna is the largest transmit power of an AP.
3)
The recommended coverage distances are only for your inference. For details, consult with network planning
experts.
4)
The appendixes list the specifications of other components and the antenna patterns. For details about
antennas, see the data sheets provided by the antenna manufactures.
5)
The gains and lobe widths in this document are typical values. The actual values are within a range, for
example, 19 ±1 dBi and 60 ±5°. For specifications, see the data sheets.
Introduction
Antennas are indispensable on a wireless LAN (WLAN). Different applications pose different requirements on
antennas. Huawei provides a series of antennas specially designed for APs to meet customers' requirements in
different applications.
This document describes antenna types and how to choose an appropriate antenna in each application.
Antenna Types and Applications
When you choose antennas for your devices, consider the following factors: coverage pattern, coverage distance,
ease for installation, installation position and method, appearance, and cost effectiveness. Different customers may
focus on one or more factors. To meet requirements in different applications, Huawei provides a series of antennas,
including eye-pleasant built-in antennas, fully-covered omnidirectional antennas, highly-focused directional
antennas, cost-effective cross-polarized antennas, and extremely-powerful dual-band antennas. The antennas are
installed by one of the following methods: connected to APs by RF cables, mounted on the ceilings, mounted on
the poles, mounted on the walls, and installed directly on APs (whip antennas). Antennas can be installed indoors
or outdoors.
Antennas used in different scenarios have specific parameter specifications, and two important specifications are
lobe width and gain. The lobe width determines the antenna's coverage range and the gain determines the antenna's
coverage distance.
Table 1: Antennas available in different scenarios
Antenna Pattern
Scenario
Antenna Type
Antenna Feature
Omnidirectional
Omnidirectional
Indoor omnidirectional
Ceiling-mounted
Omnidirectional
antenna
horizontal
coverage scenarios, such as
omnidirectional
coverage and ceiling
coverage
offices, lecture halls, and
antenna
mounted
Table 1: Antennas available in different scenarios
Antenna Pattern
Scenario
Antenna Type
Antenna Feature
conference rooms
Whip antenna
Easy to install on an AP
Built-in antenna
Installed in an AP,
eye-pleasant
Outdoor omnidirectional
Pole-mounted
Omnidirectional
coverage scenarios, such as
omnidirectional
coverage and pole
open areas, squares, and
antenna
mounted
parks
Dual-band
Working at dual
antenna
frequency bands,
flexible usage
Directional
Directional
Indoor application scenarios,
Plate directional
High gain and
antenna
coverage and
such as corridors and two
antenna
directional coverage
high gain
inner walls
Outdoor application
Plate directional
High gain and
scenarios, such as oil wells
antenna
directional coverage
and open suburb, P2P and
Plate
High gain and
P2MP backhaul
cross-polarized
directional coverage;
antenna
reducing the antenna
quantity by half
Ceiling-mounted Omnidirectional Antenna
A ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna is mounted on the ceiling and connected to an AP by a cable. The
antenna can provide omnidirectional indoor coverage and the antenna pattern is nearly a circle in the horizontal
direction. The ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna applies to open offices, conference rooms, lecture halls, or
outdoors. The required antenna quantity is determined by the network planning.
Table 3: Ceiling-mounted omnidirectional antenna
Antenna Model
27010210
Frequency
Band
2.4 GHz
Scenario
Indoor
Installation
Gain
Coverage
Manner
(dBi)
Distance (m)
3
60
Ceiling
mounted
AP Model
AP6310SN
Pole-mounted Omnidirectional Antenna
A pole-mounted omnidirectional antenna is mounted on a pole and connected to an AP by a cable. The antenna
can provide omnidirectional indoor coverage and the antenna pattern is nearly a circle in the horizontal direction.
The pole-mounted omnidirectional antenna applies to outdoors, such as squares and parks.
Note:The antennas 27160363 and 27010913 have the same gain but different sizes. They support different angles
and pole sizes. For specifications, see the appendixes and data sheets.
Table 4: Pole-mounted omnidirectional antennas
Antenna Model
27010215
27160363
27010913
Frequency
Band
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
Installation
Scenario
Outdoor
Quantity for Gain
Manner
Each AP
Pole mounted
2
Outdoor
Outdoor
Coverage
(dBi) Distance (m)
11
1500
AP Model
AP6510DN/
AP6610DN
AP6510D
Pole
2
mounted
8
1000
N/AP6610
DN
AP6510D
Pole
2
mounted
8
1000
N/AP6610
DN
Plate Directional Antenna
Directional antennas increase gains in the directions at which electromagnetic fields focus. Different from
omnidirectional antennas, directional antennas form major lobes in certain directions with high gains, while other
directions have low gains. Directional antennas apply to scenarios that require small coverage angles but long
coverage distances. Typical scenarios include corridors in hospitals or airports, and oil wells. These antennas also
apply to someP2P and P2MP backhaul scenarios.
Note:The antennas 27010902 and 27010219 have similar gains but different sizes. They support different angles
and pole sizes. For specifications, see the appendixes and data sheets.
Table 5: Directional antennas
Antenna Model
Frequency
Band
Scenario
27010209
2.4 GHz
Indoor
27010902
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
27010219
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
27010223
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
Installation Quantity for Gain
Manner
Wall
mounted
Pole
mounted
Pole
mounted
Pole
mounted
Each AP
Coverage
(dBi) Distance (m)
1
7
80
2
14.5
2000
2
15.5
2500
2
17
3000
AP Model
AP6310SN
AP6510DN/
AP6610DN
AP6510DN/
AP6610DN
AP6510DN/
AP6610DN
27010912
5 GHz
Outdoor
Pole
mounted
2
15
AP6510DN/
800
AP6610DN
Plate Cross-polarized Antenna
A plate cross-polarized antenna transmits signals through two channels at the same time to perform comparable
functions of two stand-alone antennas. For example, a 2×2 MIMO AP needs only one cross-polarized antenna for
one frequency band, but needs two common polarized antennas for the same frequency band. The cross-polarized
antenna has two polarization ports: +45°and –45°polarization ports. The purchase and installation costs for
cross-polarized antennas are low. As fewer antennas are used, antenna installation and layout are easier.
Table 6: Cross-polarized antennas
Antenna Model
Frequency
Band
Scenario
27010812
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
27010898
2.4 GHz
Outdoor
27010889
5 GHz
Outdoor
Installation Quantity for Gain
Manner
Pole
mounted
Pole
mounted
Pole
mounted
Each AP
Coverage
(dBi) Distance (m)
1
11
1500
1
17
3000
1
11.5
500
AP Model
AP6510DN/
AP6610DN
AP6510DN/
AP6610DN
AP6510DN/
AP6610DN
Dual-Band Antenna
Dual-band antennas work in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. APs supporting these two frequency bands
need only one dual-band antenna. Dual-band antennas feature omnidirectional coverage and low gains, reducing
the maximum power density while providing the same transmit power. Dual-band antennas apply to outdoor APs
and are mainly sold to countries require CE/FCC certification.
Table 8: Dual-band antenna
Antenna Model Scenario
27010956
Outdoor
Installation
Quantity for
Manner
Each AP
Directly connected
to the AP
4
Gain (dBi)
Coverage
Distance (m)
AP Model
3 dBi@2.4 GHz 500@2.4 GHz AP6510DN/
5 dBi@5 GHz
200@5 GHz
AP6610DN
Bridge Antenna
Different from other wireless relays, an AP bridge requires long-distance transmission and high throughput. Two
outdoor high-gain antennas are connected to the APs far from each other to ensure high speed backhaul between
them.
The following section lists some outdoor high-gain antennas that can be used for an AP bridge.
It is recommended that an AP bridge use 5 GHz antennas to establish transmission links. Performance of 2.4 GHz
links is unstable and multiple interference sources exist on the 2.4 GHz frequency band. If 2.4 GHz links are
deployed, the network is unstable and may disconnect frequently, which requires high maintenance costs.
The backhaul distances listed in the following table are calculated based on the 30 Mbit/s transmission rate in P2P
mode. The AP6510DN APs are deployed at the two ends and they use the antennas of the same type, working in
802.11 HT20 mode in rural areas. If the target area is beyond the coverage of an antenna, the antenna is not
recommended. For details, consult with network planning experts.
If the APs use different types of antennas, the backhaul distance between them differs from the figures listed in the
table. The actual distance is determined by the gains of the two antennas. If antennas are used for P2MP backhaul,
the throughput of each line is lower than 1/M of that in P2P transmission. In addition, the lobe width also affects
the transmission distance in P2MP backhaul.
Table 9: 5 GHz antennas for bridges
Antenna Model
Gain (dBi)
Backhaul
Horizontal Lobe
Distance (km)
Width
Polarization
Vertical
27010912
15
2
100
27010889
11.5
1
60
Cross polarization
27010890
19
5
15
Cross polarization
27011016
23
7
9
Cross polarization
27011015
28
10
5
Cross polarization
polarization
Appendix 1: Antenna Specifications
Lobe Width
Part Number Horizonta Vertical
Gain
(dBi)
Pole
Dimensions (mm)
Connector
Diameter VSWR
(mm)
l (degree) (degree)
Antenna
Weight (g)
27010209
88
47
7
210 x 180 x 44
N-female
N/A
1.5
430
27010210
360
N/A
3
Φ186 x 85
N-female
N/A
1.5
275
27010215
360
9
11
Length < 1100
N-female
35-50
1.4
976
27010219
120
7
15.5
970 x 140 x 58
46-75
1.5
4500
27010223
90
7
17
970 x 140 x 58
50-115
1.5
5000
27010812
60
30
12
N-female x 2
30-50
1.45
< 1000
27010889
60
30
11.5
230 x 145 x 55
N-female x 2
35-114
1.8
1300
15
19
250 x 250 x 25
N-female x 2
35-114
1.8
1300
27010890
15
250 x 155 x 60
7/16DIN or
N-female
7/16DIN or
N-female
27010898
65
7.5
16.5
875 x 176 x 63
N-female x 2
48-135
1.5
4200
27010902
110
6
14.5
1140 x 114 x 54
N-female
48-135
1.5
3400
27010912
100
5.5
16
547 x 250 x 18
N-female
48-135
1.7
1800
27010913
360
11.5
8
Φ29 x 720
N-female
48-135
1.5
500
360
45
4
Φ25 x 173
N-male
N/A
2
166
360
25
5
Φ25 x 173
N-male
N/A
2
166
27160363
360
14
8
Φ38.5 x 630
N-female
35-50
1.5
600
27011015
5
5
28
Φ600
N-female x 2
40-114
1.5
7000
27011016
9
9
23
Φ400
N-female x 2
40-114
2
3000
27010956@2.4
GHz
27010956@5
GHz
Note: Specifications of all components are listed in the data sheets provided by manufacturers. The gains and lobe
widths in this document are typical values. The actual values are within a range, for example, 19 ±1 dBi and 60 ±
5°. For specifications, see the data sheets.
Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns
Part
Number
27010209
Horizontal Pattern
Vertical Pattern
Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns
Part
Number
Horizontal Pattern
Vertical Pattern
Blue part
Red part
27010219
27010223
27010812
27010898
Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns
Part
Number
Horizontal Pattern
Vertical Pattern
Blue part
Red part
Blue part
Red part
Blue part
Red part
27010902
27010912
27010913
Appendix 2: Antenna Patterns
Part
Number
Horizontal Pattern
27010956
@2.4 GHz
27010956
@5 GHz
Note: All the antenna patterns are provided in the data sheets of manufacturers
Vertical Pattern