Wireless Antennæ

As standard, Wireless Access Points are supplied with one or two omnidirectional indoor antennæ. These are fine for normal use, but the range can be extended, and performance improved, by using a different antenna. The omnidirectional unit, as its name suggests, transmits at the same strength in all directions. If you need to link two buildings, this is very inefficient.

It helps to think of the Access Point as a lightbulb, and the antenna as a reflector. A small bulb can be used in a torch to give a much stronger light than just on its own. The strength of the bulb, and the power it uses, don't change. The area in front of you is strongly lit, and no light is wasted behind your back.

There is quite a range of antennæ. Featured below are those we've found most useful.

ANT24-0401 Ceiling mount antenna suitable for 802.11b/g networks Product Features: Gain: 4dBi Beam width: H360 V120 Mounting kit: Wall/Velcro Connector: SMA-female 2M Extension cable included

ANT24-1400 14dBi High gain outdoor antenna. Ideal for point-to-point environment. Product Features: Gain: 14dBi Beam width: H30 V30 Mounting kit: Wall/Pole Connector: N-female

ANT24-1800 18dBi High gain outdoor directional panel antenna. Ideal for point-to-point environment. Product Features: Gain: 18dBi Beam width: H15 V15 Mounting kit: Wall/Pole Connector: N-female