Install antennas
Using an antenna with a Fiber connection
How to put a beltpack into Site Survey mode
Interpreting the Site Survey screen
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Antenna capacity (how many beltpacks?)
Clear-com recommends a conservative approach to antenna capacity, to ensure coverage and allow for system losses.
1.9 GHz : 3 - 4 beltpacks per antenna
2.4 GHz: 2 - 3 beltpacks per antenna.
Antenna coverage (how far?)
Antennas provide circular (omnidirectional) coverage.
In ideal conditions, an antenna range can go up to 500 meters (1640 feet). However, an average range, taking into account objects and conditions that impede radio waves, is between 50 - 150 meters (164 - 490 feet).
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Possible distance from Base Station to antenna
The Base Station can power 1 antenna to a distance of 300 meters (984 feet). More than one antenna and/or greater distances will need direct power supplied to the antenna.
| The figures in this table are based on the use of 24AWG Cat5/6 cable | Capacity (distance and no. of devices) |
| Base to antenna. No PSU at antenna. |
1 antenna only. 300 meters (984 feet). |
| Base to antenna. PSU at antennas. |
2 antennas. 800 meters (2625 feet). |
| Base to splitter. Splitter must have PSU. | 800 meters (2625 feet). |
| Splitter to antenna. Antennas powered by splitter, no PSU at antenna. |
5 antennas. 300 meters (984 feet) |
| Splitter to antenna. PSU supplied to antennas. |
5 antennas. 800 meters (2625 feet). |
Note: Connecting devices over Fiber will increase potential distances from Base to antenna. See Install Fiber Module.