This product description details a high-performance directional antenna engineered for the 2300–2700 MHz frequency band. Characterized by its focused beamwidth and substantial gain, this antenna is the ideal solution for establishing long-distance, high-capacity wireless backhaul, point-to-point (PTP), and point-to-multipoint (PTMP) links in modern broadband, 4G LTE, and specialized video transmission networks. Equipped with a robust N-Female connector, it is designed for reliable, all-weather professional deployment.
Key Technical Specifications and Performance
The 2300–2700 MHz band is critical for next-generation wireless communications, encompassing key segments of LTE and WiMAX spectrums globally. This antenna is specifically optimized to maximize spectral efficiency and link stability within this high-frequency range.
Optimized Broadband Frequency Range (2300–2700 MHz)
This wide frequency window covers critical spectrum allocations used internationally, including:
LTE Band 40 (TD-LTE): A widely used band for high-speed mobile data and fixed wireless access.
LTE Band 7 (FDD-LTE) Uplink/Downlink: Often used for capacity layer services.
WiMAX and Specialized Wireless Video: High-throughput, low-latency applications like broadcast video links and drone communication systems.
The antenna's wide bandwidth ensures compatibility with various carrier aggregation schemes and multiple deployment standards within a single piece of hardware, maximizing investment longevity.
High Gain and Focused Directional Beam
As a directional antenna, its key feature is its ability to concentrate the transmitted and received radio frequency energy into a narrow, focused beam. Depending on the specific model (e.g., Yagi, Panel, or Parabolic Dish), the gain typically ranges from 14 dBi up to 24 dBi or more. This high gain serves three critical functions:
Extended Range: It pushes the signal significantly farther than omnidirectional or low-gain antennas.
Improved Signal Quality (SNR): The narrow beam rejects interference from signals originating outside the link path, dramatically improving the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). This is vital for achieving the high modulation rates (e.g., 256 QAM) necessary for multi-hundred Mbps throughputs.
Frequency Reuse: By tightly confining the signal, it allows network planners to reuse the same frequencies in geographically proximate sectors without causing co-channel interference.
Professional N-Female Connector Interface
The antenna features a standard, durable N-Female connector. This is the industry-preferred standard for outdoor, high-frequency antenna connections due to:
Weatherproofing: N-Type connectors are inherently robust and, when properly sealed, offer superior moisture ingress protection, critical for outdoor installations.
Low Loss: They exhibit excellent electrical performance and minimal Insertion Loss at UHF and low-microwave frequencies, ensuring maximum power transfer between the antenna and the connected radio or access point.
Usage Scenarios: High-Capacity Wireless Backhaul
The focused, high-gain nature of this antenna makes it essential for applications requiring robust, long-range, and high-throughput wireless data transport, often replacing or complementing fiber optic infrastructure.
Point-to-Point (PTP) Backhaul Links
This is the primary application. Two identical antennas are installed, aiming precisely at each other, creating a dedicated, high-speed wireless bridge. This is commonly used for:
Campus Networks: Connecting buildings across a large corporate, university, or hospital campus over distances of several kilometers.
ISP Backhaul: Creating the final-mile link from a fiber optic Point-of-Presence (POP) to a distribution tower, delivering multi-gigabit speeds where fiber installation is cost-prohibitive.
Remote Location Connectivity: Providing high-speed internet to difficult-to-reach locations like remote research facilities, mountain resorts, or island communities.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Infrastructure
When used in a Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) setup, this directional antenna serves two roles:
High-Capacity Subscriber Unit (Client): Directional antennas are mounted at the customer premise, aimed back at a central tower's sector antenna. This configuration is used for customers located far from the tower or those requiring significantly higher data rates than standard omnidirectional or sector antennas can provide.
Narrow-Beam Sectorization: In highly congested areas, this antenna can be used on a tower to provide service to a small, specific geographical area (narrow sectorization), isolating customers and increasing the overall network capacity by reducing interference from other sectors.
Broadcasting and Specialized Video/Data Links
The high-frequency stability and throughput capability of the 2300–2700 MHz band make this antenna highly valuable for specialized links:
Outdoor Event Coverage: Establishing temporary high-bandwidth video and data links for live broadcasting, security surveillance, or media reporting at large sporting events or concerts.
Low-Latency Control Links: Used for high-throughput, low-latency command and telemetry links, such as controlling unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) or professional aerial drones that require stable video streams and control signals over long distances.
Installation and Reliability Considerations
Proper installation is paramount for directional antennas. Precise aiming is required to ensure the narrow beam maximizes signal delivery to the receiving antenna. High-quality, low-loss coaxial cable (e.g., LMR-400 equivalent or better) must be used, connected to the robust N-Female connector, to prevent signal attenuation over the cable run. When correctly deployed and sealed, the antenna provides maximum reliable throughput, translating directly into highly stable, high-speed data services for critical communication links.
