Antennas

An Omnidirectional antenna radiates and receives signals evenly in all horizontal directions, creating a 360-degree horizontal radiation pattern. They are deployed when coverage is needed in all directions (horizontally/azimuth) with varying degrees of vertical coverage. Omnidirectional antennas excel in applications that demand comprehensive, all-encompassing coverage.

A Sector Antenna falls under the category of "directional" antennas, designed to transmit and receive concentrated signals in a specific direction. It is characterized by a beamwidth in the shape of a sector, available in various configurations including 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° patterns. Sector antennas are typically positioned at elevated heights, and this elevation aids in selecting the appropriate antenna, influencing both gain and coverage range.

In indoor settings, comprehensive coverage in all directions is typically necessary, making Omni antennas the preferred choice. The Indoor 2x2-ion4i AP is equipped with four integrated 4dBi Omni-antennas, while the Indoor 4x4-ion8i AP boasts eight integrated 4dBi Omni-antennas.

In clustered Access Point (AP) setups, Omni-antennas play a crucial role in ensuring widespread connectivity, particularly in outdoor environments. Both the Outdoor 2x2 ion 4e and the Outdoor 4x4 ion 8e are equipped with N connectors, allowing for the attachment of external antennas, specifically cylindrical rod-shaped Omni-antennas. This configuration is highly applicable in various scenarios such as railway platforms and stations, bus depots, hospital exteriors, and public hotspots.

Indoor Access Points (APs) come with integrated antennas, commonly Omni-directional PCB antennas, which do not provide an option for external connectors to attach sectoral antennas. As an alternative, outdoor APs equipped with Omni-directional antennas can be deployed for indoor applications, particularly in settings like long corridors of hotels and hostels.

Sector directional antennas offer significant gain and emit signals in a sector-shaped radiation pattern, making them ideal for outdoor applications to reduce interference losses. The Outdoor 2x2-ion4 AP and Outdoor 4x4-ion8 AP are equipped with integrated 8dBi 90° sector antennas. Additionally, the Outdoor 2x2 ion4e AP and Outdoor 4x4 ion 8e AP have provisions for N-connectors to attach external sector antennas. The Outdoor 4x4 ion8 AP also offers the option for an 8 dBi 90-degree sector antenna. Moreover, the Outdoor 4x4 ion8e provides provisions for N-connectors to attach an external antenna. There is a range of sector antennas available, including options with 17dBi gain and 30-degree beamwidth, 19 dBi gain with 60-degree, 19 dBi gain with 120-degree, and 17 dBi gain with 90-degree beamwidth.

For Point-to-Point (PTP) UBR setups, high-gain directional antennas are essential to establish connectivity over long RF link distances. Dish antennas, known for their high gain and narrow beamwidth, prove to be an excellent choice for such applications. We offer dish antennas with options including 23 dBi gain with a 9-degree beamwidth, and 25 dBi gain with a 12-degree beamwidth, specifically tailored for 2x2 MIMO based ion 4 l UBRs. The 2X2 MIMO-based ion 4 le model is equipped with external N-type connectors, further enhancing its versatility.

For Point-to-Multi-Point (P2MP) UBR applications, a high-gain antenna with a wide beamwidth is crucial to establish links at multiple points. We offer sector antennas designed for this purpose, with options including 17 dBi gain and a 30-degree beamwidth, 19 dBi gain with a 60-degree beamwidth, 19 dBi gain with a 120-degree beamwidth, and 17 dBi gain with a 90-degree beamwidth. These antennas are specifically tailored for typical 2x2 MIMO based ion 4l setups. The 2X2 MIMO-based ion 4le model is equipped with external N-type connectors, providing added flexibility and versatility.