Technical Specifications here.
Assembly Instructions here.
Description: This high gain antenna comes with 7 m cable terminated in a SMA (m) connector. This antenna is robust and meant for a fixed, outdoor installation. The antenna has a gain of 11 dBi and covers the 824 - 1000 MHz and 1700 - 2170 MHz frequency bands. It is just over 1 m long and looks very similar to an old MNet antenna. It is supplied with a U-bolt that allows you to fit it to mount it on a pole up to 50 mm in diameter.
Use this antenna to improve data reception: Should you want to use it to improve your GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA reception as well, you must remember to get an adapter for your specific 3G card. We have adapters available for SIERRA WIRELESS, HUAWEI, NOVATEL and OPTION cards. See the options on your left. Add one of these to your cart should you want to use this antenna with one of these 3G cards. You can also use it with your 3G router. We have various clients that use it with the Linksys and other routers. Remember to get the adapter that goes with the 3G card.
Use this antenna to improve cellular voice reception:The high gain antenna can also be used with our universal adapter for improved voice reception. Look at the complete kit (antenna, cable and universal cellphone adapter) that is shown on the left.
If the included 7 m cable is too short you may want to purchase a 10 m extension cable (see left to order). Note that longer cable weakens the signal you receive somewhat. Always use the shortest cable possible.
Installation: The antenna is supplied with a U Bolt to fit on a pole up to 50 mm in diameter. Please note that the wall bracket and mounting pole is not included. Please have a look at the left for wall brackets and poles.
Mount the antenna on a pole outside the home or office. The antenna must be installed as high as the cable allows. It should be pointed in the direction of the cellular tower. Have a look here to get more advice on installing the antenna. Take the cable into the house or office and connect the 7m to the 30 cm long 3G adapter cable. The other end of the adapter cable gets connected to your 3G card.
Packaged dimensions: 110 x 19 x 9 cm
Packaged weight: 2 kg
Estimated Courier Fee (South Africa): R100 (Excluding VAT) for 48 hour courier service in South Africa. Orders received and paid for by 14:00 on any work day will normally be shipped the same day. You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number to enable you to track your package. Deliveries only take place on work days. When you order you will be able to select the shipping options as part of the ordering process.
Estimated Postage Fee (South Africa): R45 (Excluding VAT) for postage within South Africa. Orders received and paid for by 14:00 on any work day will normally be posted the same day. Surface mail normally takes 4 - 6 working days to reach its destination. You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number to enable you to track your package on-line on the post offices website. When you order you will be able to select the shipping options as part of the ordering process.
International Orders: European clients can contact sales@poynting-europe.com for more information on this product. Non-European countries can contact sales@poynting.co.za for assistance.
Commonly asked Questions: (Please see more FAQ here)
What does a high gain 3G Antenna do?
Provided that you are within the 3G/HSDPA signal range a higher gain antenna will provide you with higher data rates as your signal to noise ratio is increased, thus a better transfer rate can be achieved.
A high gain antenna mounted outside in a fixed position will also result in a more stable signal.
Please bear in mind that the 3G/HSDPA data rate will also be affected by the number of subscribers on line at a particular time, so you may have great throughput in the mornings and late evenings and during the day this may drop.
What lightning protection should be used?
When using the LPDA-A0021 there is a DC short built into the antenna which will help with vicinity strikes, but the pole which the antenna is mounted on must be properly grounded. This means that it must be mounted on an aluminium pole with a copper strap running down the pole into an appropriate spike (or 3 spikes) into moist soil. An additional aluminium pipe can be mounted horizontally above the antenna to take the brunt of any direct strikes.
Gas arrestors or polyphaser devices can also be fitted inline to further suppress any surges
What is the difference between a YAGI and a LPDA?
A yagi antenna typically can only cover 1 of the 3 cellphone bands (900MHz/1800MHz or 3G, 1950-2170MHz). GPRS is transmitted on 900/1800 bands, 3G/HSDPA on the UMTS 2000MHz band. Very likely that yagi is not made for the 3G band in which case it may actually REDUCE the signal at 3G and enhance GPRS. Best to use a broadband antenna such as an LPDA (log-periodic dipole array). These antennas do all the bands and may solve the problem.
Will the Poynting Antenna increase the 3G signal strength and reduce 'inactive' connection periods?
Regarding inactive periods the following (simplified) explanation: The base stations normally does power control. It operates on a contention basis and the better connected users will shut out those on the margin of the signal in peak periods. To reduce these inactive times a high gain antenna will definitely help, in the sense that the mast will interpret it as a better connection.