Netgear ANT224 Installation Guide

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NETGEAR ProSafe Indoor/Outdoor 10 dB 2x2 Directional Antenna ANT224D10

Package Contents

NETGEAR ProSafe Indoor/Outdoor 10 dB 2x2 
Directional Antenna ANT224D10 

2 lightning arrestors with 30 cm low-loss cables

2 reverse N/SMA adapters

Wall mount and pole mounting hardware

Installation Guide (this guide) and Warranty/
Support card

Ground cable is not included but is required for outdoor 
installation. The grounding cable must be equivalent or 
better than: AWG 10, UL 1015, Stranded, 600 V, 105 C, 
green or green/yellow insulation, 2 clip of 5.5 mm inner 
diameter cramped at both ends, cable no longer than 5 
meters. Antenna cables are not provided, but are 
required to connect to an access point (AP).
Note: For optimal results in extending wireless range, consult a qualified professional 
installer service. 

Antenna Placement and Location
Antenna placement dramatically affects potential coverage. Follow these guidelines to 
maximize coverage:

Place the antenna in a vertical position, connector toward the bottom.

Minimize the obstructions in the front of the antenna. There should be a good visual line 
of sight and maximum open space between the antenna and the other antenna(s).

Outdoor point-to-point applications are bridging, repeater mode, or building-to-
building. Mount the antenna on the top of a building on a pole or on an external wall. 
For building-to-building transmission you can also install antennas indoors within 10 ft. 
of clean windows (no metal coating) in both buildings facing each other. Account for 
30-70 % less range than outdoors.

Indoor point to multipoint Warning: The antenna is not omnidirectional and is not 
suitable for low ceilings, partial obstructions, walls, cubicles, or when large metal 
objects are present.

For best performance with indoor installation, use a short cable between the antenna 
and the wireless device. Install the antenna so that it is a minimum of 50 cm (20 in.) 
away from people.

First, Mount the Antenna

Then, Connect the Antenna
1.  
Turn off your wireless access point.
2.  This step is only for outdoor installation. For indoor installation, go to step 3.

a.

Connect a 30 cm cable (included) to the antenna and to an RF port on the lightning 
arrestor.

b. Connect the grounding cable (not included) from the lightning arrestor to the 

ground of the building.
Warning: The lightning arrestor and appropriate ground cable must be used for 
outdoor installation. NETGEAR does not assume any responsibility in case of 
hazard resulting of non-compliance.

c.

Screw the N/SMA reverse adapter onto the lightning arrestor RF port. 

3.  Connect a NETGEAR cable ACC-10314-01, 03,or 04 (sold separately) to the adapter.
4.  Locate the primary detachable antennas on the wireless AP. Remove the antennas and 

connect the other end of the NETGEAR cable to this port.

5.  Reconnect your wireless device to the network and turn it on.

Wall Mounting

Pole Mounting

 

Antenna faces coverage
area. Indoors, put it 2M+
from the floor and above
cubicles. Do not install in
IT rooms or rooms with
metal partitions.

Indoor Connection

Outdoor Connection

Access Point

NETGEAR antenna
cable (sold separately)

N/SMA Adapter

Antenna

Access Point

Lightning

Arrestor

Grounding cable

Ethernet

N/SMA

Adapter

30 cm NETGEAR low-
loss antenna cable

(not provided)

Antenna

NETGEAR antenna cable
(sold separately)

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