This high-performance directional panel antenna is specifically engineered for critical mid-band wireless applications, simultaneously supporting two distinct and highly valuable frequency ranges. With a consistent gain of 14 dBi across both bands, it is an ideal solution for increasing signal stability, extending network range, and maximizing data throughput in demanding Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and enterprise environments.
Key Technical Specifications and Band Synergy
The antenna's core value lies in its targeted frequency support, covering essential mid-band spectrums used globally for high-capacity data transfer.
Targeted Dual-Band Frequency Coverage
The antenna is precisely tuned to two key operational windows, both crucial for modern cellular and wireless broadband services:
2300–2700 MHz: This range includes vital spectrum for existing 4G LTE (Bands 7, 38, 40, 41) and legacy WiMAX services. LTE Band 7 and Band 40/41 are significant capacity layers, offering high-speed data transmission over a moderate coverage area. This band is also often used for high-capacity campus networks and specialized private wireless links.
3400–3600 MHz: This range is at the forefront of global 5G deployment (n77/n78 and LTE Band 42). Known as part of the C-Band (or 3.5 GHz), this spectrum offers the wide channels necessary to achieve multi-hundred megabit and potentially gigabit-level throughput, essential for true 5G performance.
The antenna's dual-band capability allows a single unit to service both current high-capacity 4G needs and the emerging high-speed 5G/LTE Band 42 services, offering network operators and users a versatile, future-ready solution.
High 14 dBi Gain and Focused Directional Beam
The 14 dBi high gain is a core feature, achieved by the panel antenna design which concentrates the radio energy into a focused, directional beam. This characteristic provides three major performance advantages:
Extended Link Budget: The high gain overcomes signal loss over distance, extending the range of the wireless link far beyond that of a standard antenna.
Superior Signal Integrity (SINR): By focusing the signal and rejecting interference from outside the narrow beam, the antenna significantly improves the Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR). A cleaner signal allows the connected modem or radio to use higher-order modulation, directly translating into dramatically increased data speeds and lower latency.
Frequency Re-use: In Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) deployments, the directional beam allows for better sector separation, reducing co-channel interference and enabling network planners to efficiently re-use frequencies on the same tower.
Robust Panel Form Factor and Environmental Durability
The panel antenna form factor is inherently rugged, offering an excellent balance of high gain and a relatively manageable physical size compared to a dish antenna. This form is ideal for wall or mast mounting and typically features:
Low Wind Load: A flatter profile minimizes resistance to wind.
Aesthetic Integration: The panel shape is often less obtrusive than traditional antenna designs.
Weatherproofing: Constructed with UV-resistant materials and sealed for outdoor use, ensuring long-term reliability in harsh environments.
Usage Scenarios: Capacity and Range Extension
This antenna is purpose-built for scenarios demanding a reliable, high-speed directional link utilizing the mid-band cellular spectrum.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
The primary application is as the outdoor antenna element for FWA customers who are located at the edge of the 5G/LTE coverage cell. The 14 dBi gain is crucial for:
Range Extension: Reaching cell towers several kilometers away to provide coverage in suburban or semi-rural areas.
Capacity Upgrade: Ensuring the CPE can lock onto the high-speed 3.5 GHz (n77/n78/B42) band, delivering the multi-hundred Mbps speeds that users expect from 5G, even when the signal is weak.
High-Capacity Wireless Backhaul
The antenna is ideal for creating short-to-medium-range Point-to-Point (PTP) wireless backhaul links. Two units can be aligned to bridge connectivity for:
Campus Networks: Connecting two buildings in a corporate or educational campus.
Small Cell Backhaul: Providing the high-bandwidth link needed to transport aggregated traffic from a localized small cell back to the core network via a larger base station.
Private LTE/5G Networks (CBRS and Industrial)
In regions utilizing shared spectrum technologies like CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service), which operates near the 3400–3600 MHz band, this antenna is critical. The high gain and directional control are essential for:
Interference Mitigation: Separating the private network's signal from other users on the shared spectrum.
Dedicated Coverage: Creating a reliable, high-throughput wireless bubble for automated machinery, industrial IoT (IIoT), and critical communication within warehouses, ports, or mines.
This 14 dBi Dual-Band Panel Antenna provides a powerful, versatile solution for bridging long distances and delivering stable, high-speed data across the most important mid-band 4G and 5G spectrums.
