Meraki alternatives for Cisco Antenna's

[KarlDorme]

Hello,

I'm just wondering if any has a overview of the Meraki alternatives for the cisco antenna's

We have a building with cisco 28xx access points and we would like to replace these with Meraki, but I'm trying to find the best alternative on Meraki to replace the antenna's

AIR-ANT2524DW-R  => MA-ANT-3-B(6)

AIR-ANT2566P4W-R => I think MA-ANT-3-E6  ?
AIR-ANT2566D4M-R => ???? 

AIR-ANT2535SDW-R => I think MA-ANT-3-A6

Anyone an idea ?

[BrandonS]

I’m not sure, but I remembered I saved this post and it may be helpful: https://community.meraki.com/t5/Wireless-LAN/Meraki-Supported-Antenna-Chart/m-p/128264#M17956

[Bruce · Accepted solution]

There’s no exact replacements, and the actual model numbers will vary depending on the Meraki access point you’re using. Assuming you are planning to use an MR46E then…

AIR-ANT2524DW-R  => MA-ANT-3-B6

Just as you concluded, the are dipoles with an articulated joint.

AIR-ANT2566P4W-R => MA-ANT-3-E6

The Azimuth/Horizontal half power beam width is about half on the Meraki antenna compared with the Cisco one, so you may need some coverage re-work depending on the existing AP placement.   It may be that the C6/D6 (Omni panel) models are a better replacement if the Cisco antennas are ceiling mounted radiating downward.

AIR-ANT2566D4M-R => MA-ANT-3-E6

These will be pretty much the same. The F6 has a narrower beam width (about half that of the E6), so stay with the E6 for the closet match.

AIR-ANT2535SDW-R => I think MA-ANT-3-A6

Spot on, these are non-articulated dipoles.

Hope this helps.