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Description: This medium gain antenna is robust and meant for a fixed, outdoor or indoor installation. The antenna has a gain of 4.6 - 6.3dBi (depending on the frequency) and covers the 860 - 960 MHz and 1710 - 2170 MHz frequency bands.
As the antenna is omni-directional it does not have to be pointed towards the tower, but will communicate with all cellular or GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA enabled towers that is locates. It also has the benefit that should one tower be congested, it can switch to the next.
It is just 50 cm long and comes with a L-bracket and U-bolts that allows you to fit it on a pole up to 50 mm in diameter or against a wall.
This item is for the antenna only that comes with a N(f) connector. Please remember to buy extension cables and adapter cables for your application.
Use this antenna to improve data reception: Should you want to use it to improve your GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA reception, 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.
This antenna used succesfully with
- Community Telephones
- Mobile Offices
- Voice/Data
Use this antenna to improve cellular voice reception:The omni-directiona antenna can also be used with our universal adapter for improved voice reception. Buy an extension cable and the cellphone adapter left.
Remember to purchase a 5 or 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 an L bracket with U-Bolts to fit on a pole up to 50 mm in diameter. It can also be fitted directly onto a wall. Should you want to mount it to a pole you can have a look at the left for wall brackets and poles.
Connect your extension cable to the N-type connector. Mount the antenna on a pole outside the home or office. The antenna must be installed as high as the cable allows. Take the cable into the house or office and connect the extension cable the 30 cm long 3G adapter cable. The other end of the adapter cable gets connected to your 3G card.
Packaged dimensions: 63 x 11 x 7 cm (antenna only)
63 x 11 x 17 cm (antenna and bracket)
Packaged weight: 1 kg
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.
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.