Selection Policy
Overview
The following table lists the basic principles for selecting APs and antennas to use.
No. | Factors of Consideration | Description |
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1 | Usage scenario and purpose |
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2 | Local standards and regulations | The transmit power and maximum gain of antennas must strictly comply with local standards and regulations. For the rail transportation scenarios, the performance, environment adaptability, and anti-vibration capability of the antennas must also confirm to requirements of the related railway authorities. |
3 | Mapping between APs and antennas | For details, see Mapping Between APs and Antennas. |
4 | Coverage/Backhaul area and distance |
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5 | Transmission frequency for radio signals |
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6 | Construction cost and simplicity | An external directional antenna usually has a large size and needs to be connected to the AP's radio interface through a feeder cable. Compared to a built-in antenna and whip antenna directly installed on an AP, installing an external directional antenna requires higher construction cost and may affect indoor simplicity. To further simplify cable layout (especially in coverage scenarios) without compromising signal quality, you are advised to use built-in or whip antennas directly installed on APs. |
Selection Solution in Typical Scenarios
Table 2-2 lists policies for selecting APs and antennas to use in typical WLAN scenarios.
Scenario | Subscenario | Recommended AP Model | AP Selection Policy | Recommended Antenna Model (Only for APs Using External Antennas) | External Antenna Selection Policy (Only for APs Using External Antennas) |
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Outdoor backhaul (5G only) | 200 m backhaul | AP8030DN | The AP8030DN has built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas and requires low construction costs. | - | - |
1 km backhaul |
| 9 27010889 Outdoor 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H60 V30 G11.5) | Use antennas with moderate gain and radiation angle to reduce interference to other APs at the same site. | ||
5 km backhaul | AP8130DN | The AP8130DN is an 802.11ac product and can be configured with a wider channel, and is applicable to scenarios that require high bandwidth. | 19 27011145 Outdoor 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H15 V15 G19) | Use directional cross-polarized antennas that have a small radiation angle and high gain to ensure sufficient signal strength for long-distance backhaul. | |
10 km backhaul | AP8130DN | The AP8130DN is an 802.11ac product and can be configured with a wider channel, and is applicable to scenarios that require high bandwidth. | 18 27011016 Outdoor 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H9 V9 G23) | Use directional cross-polarized antennas that have a small radiation angle and high gain to ensure sufficient signal strength for long-distance backhaul. | |
Outdoor coverage (2.4G&5G) | Countryside |
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| Select directional antennas with proper radiation angles according to the coverage area, landscaping, obstacles, and AP installation height. |
Square |
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| Select directional antennas with proper radiation angles according to the coverage area, landscaping, obstacles, and AP installation height. | |
Outdoor spectator stand |
| The AP8130DN and AP8150DN are 802.11ac products and can be configured with wider channels, and are applicable to scenarios that require high bandwidth. |
| Use small-angle antennas to control the coverage range, therefore reducing interference to APs at the same site. | |
Dock |
| The AP8030DN and AP8050DN have built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas. Therefore, if the coverage angle allows, use the AP8030DN and AP8050DN, which require low construction costs and simplify cable layout. |
| Select directional antennas with proper radiation angles according to the coverage area, landscaping, obstacles, and AP installation height. | |
Customs checkpost |
| The AP8030DN and AP8050DN have built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas. Therefore, if the coverage angle allows, use the AP8030DN and AP8050DN, which require low construction costs and simplify cable layout. |
| Select directional antennas with proper radiation angles according to the coverage area, landscaping, obstacles, and AP installation height. | |
Customs inspection site |
| The AP8030DN has built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas. Therefore, if the coverage angle allows, use the AP8030DN, which requires low construction costs and simplifies cable layout. |
| Select directional antennas with proper radiation angles according to the coverage area, landscaping, obstacles, and AP installation height. | |
Transportation hub and coach station |
| The AP8030DN has built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas. Therefore, if the coverage angle allows, use the AP8030DN, which requires low construction costs and simplifies cable layout. |
| Select directional antennas with proper radiation angles according to the coverage area, landscaping, obstacles, and AP installation height. | |
Ordinary road |
| The AP8030DN has built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas. Therefore, if the coverage angle allows, use the AP8030DN, which requires low construction costs and simplifies cable layout. | 33 27012134 Indoor and outdoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H33 V33 G13 and H33 V33 G13) | Use 60-degree antennas or high-gain antennas according to the road width. | |
Pedestrian street |
| The AP8030DN has built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas. Therefore, if the coverage angle allows, use the AP8030DN, which requires low construction costs and simplifies cable layout. | 33 27012134 Indoor and outdoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H33 V33 G13 and H33 V33 G13) | Use 60-degree antennas or high-gain antennas according to the road width. | |
Depot |
| The AP8030DN has built-in 2.4G/5G directional antennas. Therefore, if the coverage angle allows, use the AP8030DN, which requires low construction costs and simplifies cable layout. | 33 27012134 Indoor and outdoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H33 V33 G13 and H33 V33 G13) | Use 60-degree antennas or high-gain antennas according to the road width. | |
Indoor coverage (2.4G&5G) | Wireless office |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. The AP4050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 2x2 MU-MIMO. | - | - |
School dormitory | The R230D/R240D is an 802.11ac RU with two spatial streams while the R250D/R250D-E/R450D is an 802.11ac Wave 2 RU with two spatial streams. The AP2030DN is an 802.11ac AP with two spatial streams. Use an agile distributed or wall plate AP according to your service requirements. | - | - | ||
E-Schoolbag |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. The AP4030TN is recommended when the concurrent access rate is high. | - | - | |
Lecture hall |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. The AP4030TN is recommended when the concurrent access rate is high. | - | - | |
Hotel guest rooms (five-star hotel, express hotel, banquet hall, and public area) |
| The R230D/R240D is an 802.11ac RU with two spatial streams while the R250D/R250D-E/R450D is an 802.11ac Wave 2 RU with two spatial streams. The AP2030DN is an 802.11ac AP with two spatial streams. Use an agile distributed or wall plate AP according to your service requirements. | - | - | |
Factory and warehouse |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO. The AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. In a multi-shelf scenario, the AP9330+directional antenna design is recommended for signal coverage in corridors. Use indoor settled APs for empty warehouses and factories, and distributed APs for those with many shelves to reduce signal obstruction. Select external antennas for the AP9330DN based on the shelf interval and length. | - | - | |
Elevator | AP9131DN | The AP9131DN supports 3x3 MIMO and can connect to an external directional antenna. | 27 27012045 Vehicle-Mounted 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H75 V65 G5.5 & H80 V40 G6) | - | |
Stairs |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO. The AP5030DNis an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. The AP2050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP with two spatial streams. Use an indoor distributed or wall plate AP according to your service requirements. | - | - | |
Stand in indoor sports stadiums |
| The AP8130DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. The AP4050DN-HD is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP with two spatial streams Use an indoor distributed or wall plate AP according to your service requirements. |
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Box in indoor sports stadiums |
| The R230D/R240D is an 802.11ac RU with two spatial streams while the R250D/R250D-E/R450D is an 802.11ac Wave 2 RU with two spatial streams. The AP2050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP with two spatial streams. | - | - | |
Large shopping mall and supermarket |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. | - | - | |
School canteen |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. | - | - | |
Government or financial office hall |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. | - | - | |
Airport |
| Use the AP6050DN in ceiling mounting scenarios and the AP6150DN in wall mounting scenarios. When mounting the AP5130DN, keep the antenna facing upwards. | - | - | |
Shopping malls and stores |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. | - | - | |
Hospital ward |
| The R230D/R240D is an 802.11ac RU with two spatial streams while the R250D/R250D-E/R450D is an 802.11ac Wave 2 RU with two spatial streams. The AP2030DN is an 802.11ac AP with two spatial streams. Use an agile distributed or wall plate AP according to your service requirements. | - | - | |
Semi-open public area in hospitals |
| The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. | - | - | |
Rail transportation | Train-ground backhaul (5G) |
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| These types of antennas are applicable to this scenario. |
Train compartment (2.4G&5G) |
| The two types of APs are purpose-built for rail transportation scenarios and comply with anti-vibration requirements of related railway authorities.
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| These types of antennas are applicable only to this scenario. | |
Outdoor station platform (2.4G&5G) | AP8130DN | Use the same APs as the common outdoor scenarios. |
| Select directional antennas with proper radiation angles according to the coverage area, landscaping, obstacles, and AP installation height. | |
Indoor station platform (2.4G&5G) |
| Use the same APs as the common indoor scenarios. The AP6050DN is an 802.11ac Wave 2 AP supporting 4x4 MU-MIMO while the AP5030DN is an 802.11ac AP with three spatial streams. You are advised to select an AP as required. | - | - |
Mapping Between APs and Antennas
Table 2-3 lists mapping between APs and antennas involved in this manual.
AP Model | Matching Antenna Model |
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AP6150DN | 35 27012545 Indoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Linear-Polarized Omnidirectional Antenna (H360 V110 G4 and H360 V110 G5) |
AP6310SN |
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AP6510DN/AP6610DN |
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AP7152DN | 35 27012545 Indoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Linear-Polarized Omnidirectional Antenna (H360 V110 G4 and H360 V110 G5) |
AP8130DN |
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AP8130DN-W |
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AP8150DN |
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AP8182DN |
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AP9130DN |
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AP9131DN |
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AP9132DN |
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AP9330DN | 26 27011792 Indoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H75 V55 G4 and H75 V50 G6) |
