2.4 & 5.8 GHz Dual-Band 5/8 dBi White Fiberglass Omni Antenna, N-Male, IP67, KSANT-10596-A

A modern outdoor Wi-Fi or WISP site has to serve two bands at once: the 2.4 GHz band for range and penetration, and the 5.8 GHz band for speed and throughput. The demand for one antenna that covers both bands on a single mast has never been higher. Site planners are constantly challenged to avoid running two separate antennas on a pole, because every extra antenna adds a feed, a clamp, a lightning path and a maintenance point. The solution lies in a single dual-band fiberglass omni that feeds both bands through one connector. We are proud to introduce the 2.4 & 5.8 GHz Dual-Band White Fiberglass Omni Antenna, model KSANT-10596-A, a 280 mm linear-polarized radiator engineered for outdoor dual-band Wi-Fi, WISP and IoT.

This antenna represents a practical answer to a real installation: a single 280 mm radome of 20 mm diameter, weighing just 0.15 kg, finished in white and terminated in an N-male connector that carries both bands. The 2.4 GHz band delivers 5 dBi, and the 5.8 GHz band delivers 8 dBi, both at 50 Ohm with VSWR under 2.2. The horizontal pattern is a full 360° on both bands, the element is DC grounded, and the build is rated for wind of 36.9 m/s across an operating range of −45 °C to +85 °C. It is the practical choice where one slim antenna has to serve both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz devices in every direction.

Technical Excellence: The Core Advantage

The antenna's performance rests on three pillars: dual-band coverage in one radome, an IP67 seal, and a single feed for both bands.

Two Bands in One 280 mm Radome

The design covers 2400–2500 MHz and 5150–5850 MHz in a single part. That is the headline value of a dual-band omni: instead of two masts, two clamps and two feedlines, one 280 mm radome feeds the radio on both bands. The 2.4 GHz band delivers 5 dBi with efficiency around 66%, and the 5.8 GHz band delivers 8 dBi with efficiency around 63%. The vertical beamwidth is 27–29° on the 2.4 GHz band and 15–25° on the 5.8 GHz band, which is broad enough to cover users on the ground and on rooftops. The horizontal pattern is a full 360° on both bands, with roundness held to ±1 dB on 2.4 GHz and ±2 dB on 5.8 GHz.

A Single N-Male Feed for Both Bands

The mechanical design is the part that matters on real roofs. Both bands come out of a single N-male connector, which means the radio has one dual-band port and one feedline instead of two. The connector is the standard threaded interface on a mast, and the element is DC grounded so static charge drains to the mast rather than down the coax. The specified match is VSWR <2.2 on both bands, and the stored trace marks 1.91 at 2400 MHz, 1.18 at 2450 MHz, 2.01 at 2500 MHz, 1.74 at 5150 MHz, 1.46 at 5500 MHz and 2.02 at 5850 MHz. That margin keeps a dual-band radio at its top modulation step on both bands.

IP67 Sealed and Ultra-Light

The datasheet carries a dedicated IP67 test report, so the seal is a tested claim rather than "weather-resistant" marketing language. That matters on a rooftop, where rain, dust and salt spray are the normal operating environment. The radome is 20 mm in diameter and just 0.15 kg, so it can be carried up a ladder by one hand and mounted on a wall bracket or a light pole without extra support. The finish is white, which reads as neutral infrastructure rather than as a product on a pole. Maximum power is 50 W per band, which covers dual-band access points and WISP nodes. Mechanical qualification is stated rather than assumed: a ≥20 N tensile test, a 1 m drop test, vibration from 10–55 Hz at 0.35 mm displacement and 50.0 m/s² over 30 sweep cycles, and voltage resistance of 1.5 kV insulation, 1.5 kV sheath and 0.5 kV insulation-to-sheath. The product is RoHS compliant.

Versatile Application Scenarios

The combination of dual-band coverage, an IP67 seal and an ultra-light 280 mm radome makes this antenna useful wherever one pole has to serve both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz devices.

Outdoor Dual-Band Wi-Fi and WISP

Outdoor access points and hotspots: one omni serves both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz users on the same pole, which is what a modern dual-band deployment actually needs.

WISP subscriber nodes: the 5 dBi on 2.4 GHz gives range, and the 8 dBi on 5.8 GHz gives speed, on a radome that mounts to an existing pole.

IP67 Outdoor and Roof Installations

Rooftop and building-edge installs: the IP67 seal and 0.15 kg weight suit wall brackets, parapets and light poles where a panel would look intrusive.

Remote and unattended sites: the −45 °C to +85 °C range and 36.9 m/s wind rating cover outdoor cabinets that have to survive weather without maintenance.

2.4/5.8 GHz IoT and Mesh

IoT gateways and mesh networks: smart-home, industrial and agricultural IoT networks run on both bands, and one omni on a pole covers a whole site instead of two small antennas.

Sensor and camera networks: outdoor cameras and sensors benefit from the dual-band coverage, because they can connect on either band without a sector planning step.

Conclusion: The Future of Dual-Band Omnis

The 2.4 & 5.8 GHz Dual-Band White Fiberglass Omni Antenna, KSANT-10596-A, is more than a passive component. It is the part that turns a dual-band roof into a single feed. By covering both 2400–2500 MHz and 5150–5850 MHz at 50 Ohm with VSWR <2.2, delivering 5 dBi on 2.4 GHz and 8 dBi on 5.8 GHz through a single N-male connector, sealing to IP67, and weighing just 0.15 kg on a 280 mm white radome, it gives planners a footprint they can predict before the site survey. The 0.15 kg weight, 36.9 m/s wind rating and −45 °C to +85 °C operating range state its limits up front. For any dual-band deployment that needs one slim antenna to serve both bands in every direction, this antenna is the practical choice.