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Antenna Specification MatrixFor internal and detachable antennas provided with ZyXEL access points

Antenna Specification Matrix

Antenna Intro

ZyXEL offers a wide range of antennas to support different deployment scenarios. Its diverse models of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, internal and external antennas fulfill needs of all environments with high performance and superior coverage. As a major component of Wireless LAN AP, different types of antennas from ZyXEL offer their respective advantages and signal levels. To optimize the overall performance of a ZyXEL wireless LAN, it is important to understand the appropriate antenna selection and placement technique for the maximum radio coverage. This antenna matrix has been designed to help customers to learn more about the access point purchased as well as in-depth information about the internal and detachable antennas provided with ZyXEL access points.

Model WAC6502D-S WAC6503D-S

Product photo

Space Embedded Embedded Embedded Embedded

Frequency band(MHz)

2400 - 2500 5150 ‐ 5825 2400 - 2500 5150 ‐ 5825

Gain 4 dBi 6 dBi 4 dBi 6 dBi

VSWR 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max.

Polarization Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical

XZ-Plane(Side view)

XY-Plane(Top view)

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna2.4 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna5.15 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna5.15 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna2.4 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna2.4 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna5.15 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna5.15 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna2.4 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna2.45 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna5.45 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna5.45 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna2.45 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna2.45 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna5.45 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna5.45 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna2.45 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna2.5 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna5.875 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna5.875 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna2.5 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna2.5 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-SSmart Antenna5.875 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna5.875 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6503D-SSmart Antenna2.5 GHz h-plane dBi

Y

X-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

Y

X-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

Y

X

Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

-25-20-15-10

-505

10

Y

X

Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

-25-20-15-10

-505

10

Y

X

Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

-25-20-15-10

-505

10

Y

X

Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

-25-20-15-10

-505

10

Y

X

Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

-25-20-15-10

-505

10

Y

X

Z

X-25-20-15-10

-505

10

-25-20-15-10

-505

10

2

3

Antenna Specification Matrix

Model WAC6103D-I

Product photo

Space Embedded Embedded Embedded Embedded

Frequency band(MHz)

2400 - 2500 5150 ‐ 5825 2400 - 2500 5150 ‐ 5825

Mounting option Ceiling-mount Ceiling-mount Wall-mount Wall-mount

Gain 3 dBi 4 dBi 4 dBi 5 dBi

VSWR 3.5:1 Max. 2.9:1 Max. 2.3:1 Max. 2.9:1 Max.

Polarization Vertical Vertical Vertical Vertical

XZ-Plane(Side view)

XY-Plane(Top view)

Y

X

Z

X

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

WAC6103D-I PIFA J1 2.4G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J2 2.4G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J4 2.4G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J1 2.4G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J2 2.4G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J3 2.4G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J5 5G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J6 5G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J8 5G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J5 5G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J6 5G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J7 5G Peak Gain h-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J1 2.4G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J2 2.4G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J4 2.4G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J1 2.4G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J2 2.4G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J3 2.4G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J5 5G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J6 5G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J8 5G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J5 5G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J6 5G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

WAC6103D-I PIFA J7 5G Peak Gain e-plane dBi

Y

X

Z

X

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

Y

X

Z

X

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505Y

X

Z

X

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

Y

X

X

Z

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-35-40 -25 -20-15-10 -5 0 5

Y

X

Z

X

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-35-40

-25-20-15-10

-505

X

Y

X

Z-30-35-40 -25 -20-15-10 -5 0 5-30-35-40 -25 -20-15-10 -5 0 5

X

Y

X

Z-30-35-40 -25 -20-15-10 -5 0 5-30-35-40 -25 -20-15-10 -5 0 5

4

Antenna Specification Matrix

Model NWA1121-NINWA5121-NI

NWA1123-NINWA5123-NI

Product photo

Space Embedded Embedded Embedded

Frequency band(MHz) 2400 - 2500 2400 - 2500 5150 ‐ 5825

Gain 7 dBi 5 dBi 6 dBi

VSWR 1.92:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max.

Polarization Linear, vertical Linear, vertical Linear, vertical

XZ-Plane(Side view)

XY-Plane(Top view)

Y

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

NWA1121-NI Diople 2.4 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 2.4 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 5.15 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1121-NI Diople 2.4 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 2.4 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 5.15 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1121-NI Diople 2.45 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 2.45 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 5.45 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1121-NI Diople 2.45 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 2.45 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 5.45 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1121-NI Diople 2.5 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 2.5 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 5.875 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1121-NI Diople 2.5 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 2.5 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-NI Diople 5.875 GHz h-plane dBi

5

Antenna Specification Matrix

Embedded Antenna

Model NWA1123-AC NWA5301-NJ

Product photo

Space Embedded Embedded Embedded

Frequency band (MHz) 2400 - 2500 5150 - 5875 2400 - 2500

Gain 4 dBi 6 dBi 5 dBi

VSWR 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max.

Polarization Linear Linear Linear

XZ-Plane(Side view)

XY-Plane(Top view)

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X

Y

X

2.4 GHz

5 GHz

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X

Z

X

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Y

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

Z

X-30.00000-25.00000-20.00000-15.00000-10.00000

-5.000000.000005.00000

NWA1123-AC Diople 2.4 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 5.15 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA5301 Loop 2.4 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 2.4 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 5.15 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA5301 Loop 2.4 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 2.45 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 5.45 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA5301 Loop 2.45 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 2.45 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 5.45 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA5301 Loop 2.45 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 2.5 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 5.875 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA5301 Loop 2.5 GHz e-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 2.5 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA1123-AC Diople 5.875 GHz h-plane dBi

NWA5301 Loop 2.5 GHz h-plane dBi

6

Embedded Antenna

Model WAC6502D-E

Product photo

Space External AntennaFrequency band (MHz) 2400 - 2500 5150 - 5850

Gain 5 dBi 7 dBi

VSWR 2.0:1 Max. 2.6:1 Max.

Polarization Linear Linear

Radiation pattern: H-plane

Radiation pattern: V-plane

HPBW/Horizontal 360° 360°

HPBW/Vertical 120° 60°

Front to back ratio 9.28 dBi 1.81 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω

Connector RP-SMA plug RP-SMA plugSurvival wind speed - -

Temperature -10°C to 80°C/14°F to 176°F -10°C to 80°C/14°F to 176°F

Humidity 10% to 95% 10% to 95%Radome color White White

Radome material RO Bard RO Bard

Dimensions (WxDxH)(mm/in.)

234 x 22.2 x 13.2/9.21 x 0.87 x 0.52 234 x 22.2 x 13.2/9.21 x 0.87 x 0.52

Weight(g/lb.) 27/0.06 27/0.06

WAC6502D-E Diople 2.4 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 2.45 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 2.5 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 2.4 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 2.45 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 2.5 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 5.15 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 5.45 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 5.875 GHz e-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 5.15 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 5.45 GHz h-plane dBi

WAC6502D-E Diople 5.875 GHz h-plane dBi

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-50

Z

X

Y

X

Z

X

Y

X

5

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

-30-25-20-15-10

-505

Antenna Specification Matrix

Embedded Antenna

Model NWA3160-N/NWA3560-N NWA5121-N

Product photo

Space External Antenna External Antenna

Frequency band (MHz) 2400 - 2500 4900 - 5825 2400 - 2500

Gain 3.0 dBi 3.0 dBi 3.0 dBi

VSWR 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max. 2.0:1 Max.

Polarization Linear, vertical Linear, vertical Linear, vertical

Radiation pattern: H-plane

Radiation pattern: V-plane

HPBW/Horizontal 360° 360° 360°

HPBW/Vertical 80° 80° 80°

Front to back ratio - - -

Impedance 50 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω

Connector RP-SMA plug RP-SMA plug RP-SMA plug

Survival wind speed - - -

Temperature -10°C to 60°C/14°F to 140°F -10°C to 60°C/14°F to 140°F ‐20°C to 65°C/-4°F to 149°F

Humidity 95% @ 40°C (104°F) 95% @ 40°C (104°F) 95% @ 40°C (104°F)

Radome color White White White

Radome material TPEE/PC/PBT TPEE/PC/PBT TPEE/PC/PBT

Dimensions(WxDxH)(mm/in.) 155 x 13 x 13/6.10 x 0.51 x 0.51 155 x 13 x 13/6.10 x 0.51 x 0.51 137 x 12.5 x 12.5/5.40 x 0.49 x 0.49

Weight (g/lb.) 13/0.03 13/0.03 13/0.03

00.51.01.52.02.53.03.5

00.51.01.52.02.53.03.5

2400.00 MHz

2450.00 MHz

2500.00 MHz

2400.00 MHz

2450.00 MHz

2500.00 MHz

2400.00 MHz

2450.00 MHz

2500.00 MHz

5350.00 MHz

5725.00 MHz

5825.00 MHz

4900.00 MHz

5150.00 MHz

5250.00 MHz

5350.00 MHz

5725.00 MHz

5825.00 MHz

4900.00 MHz

5150.00 MHz

5250.00 MHz

2400.00 MHz

2450.00 MHz

2500.00 MHz

Antenna Specification Matrix

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0

2

3

4

1

0

2

3

4

1

0

2

3

4

1

0

2

3

4

7

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