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Cisco AIR-ANT2566P4W-DS= Dual-Band Directional Antenna - 2. 4GHz/5GHz - 6 dBi - DART Connector
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Product Features
Product Overview
The Cisco AIR-ANT2566P4W-DS= is a dual-band directional antenna engineered for precise wireless signal coverage in professional networking environments. This antenna supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, making it compatible with modern Wi-Fi standards and access points that require focused radio performance.
With a 6 dBi isotropic gain and directional design, it concentrates signal strength toward specific areas, reducing interference and improving connectivity range for deployments where omnidirectional coverage is insufficient. The DART connector ensures secure attachment to compatible Cisco wireless devices, maintaining signal integrity in demanding installations.
This section brings together practical product details such as Directivity, Operating Frequency Range, Antenna Gain (Isotropic), Connector Type, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Technical Overview
This antenna operates across the 2.4GHz to 5GHz spectrum, covering common Wi-Fi channels used in enterprise and high-density wireless networks. The directional radiation pattern focuses energy in a targeted beamwidth, enhancing signal penetration and reducing multipath distortion in environments with physical obstructions or interference sources.
The 6 dBi gain provides measurable signal amplification without excessive power draw, balancing coverage area with regulatory compliance. Technical integration is streamlined through the proprietary DART connector, which mates securely with Cisco access points and antennas designed for this interface, ensuring reliable mechanical and electrical performance.
This section brings together practical product details such as Directivity, Operating Frequency Range, Antenna Gain (Isotropic), Connector Type, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Cisco AIR-ANT2566P4W-DS= delivers focused wireless coverage that addresses specific deployment challenges where standard omnidirectional antennas fall short. Its directional design and dual-band support provide a practical solution for extending network reach with controlled signal propagation.
Targeted Coverage
Directional pattern concentrates signal strength toward intended areas, improving performance in long hallways, outdoor point-to-point links, or perimeter coverage without broadcasting unnecessarily.
- Reduces interference
- Extends effective range
- Optimizes signal-to-noise ratio
Dual-Band Flexibility
Operates on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, supporting legacy devices and high-throughput 5GHz networks simultaneously for backward compatibility and modern Wi-Fi standards.
- 2.4GHz for longer range
- 5GHz for higher speed
- Band steering compatibility
Cisco Ecosystem Integration
DART connector ensures compatibility with Cisco wireless access points and antennas, providing a secure, vendor-optimized connection that maintains signal integrity in professional installations.
- Secure attachment
- Vendor-specific optimization
- Reliable performance
Deployment / Use Cases
This directional antenna is suited for wireless networking scenarios that require controlled signal propagation rather than broad omnidirectional coverage. Its design makes it effective in environments where signal focus improves reliability and reduces interference.
Common applications include extending Wi-Fi coverage down long corridors or warehouse aisles, establishing point-to-point links between buildings, providing perimeter security coverage for outdoor areas, and enhancing signal strength in high-interference indoor locations like manufacturing floors or dense office layouts. The dual-band operation allows it to support both legacy 2.4GHz devices and modern 5GHz networks within these focused coverage patterns.
This section brings together practical product details such as Directivity, Operating Frequency Range, Antenna Gain (Isotropic), Connector Type, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Highlights
- Dual-band operation across 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies
- Directional antenna design for focused signal coverage
- 6 dBi isotropic gain for enhanced signal strength
- DART connector for secure Cisco device compatibility
- Suitable for long-range and point-to-point deployments
- Reduces interference in high-density environments
- Backward compatible with legacy Wi-Fi standards
- 1-year limited warranty for reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AIR-ANT2566P4W-DS= |
| Brand Name | Cisco |
| Product Name | Antenna |
| Product Type | Antenna |
| Technical Information | |
| Directivity | Directional |
| Operating Frequency Range | 2.4GHz - 5GHz |
| Antenna Gain (Isotropic) | 6 dBi |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Connector Type | DART |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
FAQ
What frequency bands does this Cisco antenna support?
The Cisco AIR-ANT2566P4W-DS= operates across both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands. This dual-band support allows it to work with legacy 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks and modern 5GHz high-throughput networks, providing flexibility for mixed-device environments and compatibility with various Wi-Fi standards.
What is the gain of this antenna and how does it affect performance?
This antenna has a 6 dBi isotropic gain. Gain measures how effectively the antenna focuses radio frequency energy in a specific direction. The 6 dBi value provides moderate signal amplification, improving range and signal strength in the antenna's directional pattern without excessive power consumption or regulatory issues.
What does 'directional' mean for this antenna?
Directional means the antenna concentrates its radio frequency energy in a specific beamwidth or direction rather than radiating equally in all directions (omnidirectional). This focused pattern allows for longer range in the targeted direction, reduced interference from other signals, and better penetration through obstacles, making it ideal for point-to-point links or covering elongated areas.
What type of connector does this antenna use?
This antenna uses a DART connector, which is a proprietary Cisco interface designed for secure attachment to compatible Cisco wireless access points and antennas. The DART connector ensures reliable mechanical and electrical connections, maintaining signal integrity in professional installations and preventing accidental disconnection.
What are typical use cases for this directional antenna?
Typical use cases include extending Wi-Fi coverage down long hallways or warehouse aisles, establishing outdoor point-to-point links between buildings, providing perimeter coverage for security systems, and enhancing signal strength in high-interference indoor environments like factories or dense offices. Its directional design makes it effective where focused coverage is needed instead of broad omnidirectional patterns.
What warranty comes with this Cisco antenna?
The Cisco AIR-ANT2566P4W-DS= includes a 1-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, providing assurance of product reliability and manufacturer support for the first year of operation in professional networking deployments.
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