The MikroTik mANT LTE50 is an indoor/outdoor omnidirectional antenna with a 5 dBi gain that supports 2x2 MIMO. It is best paired with cellular routers that use SMA ports.
It comes with two female SMA connectors on the antenna unit - cables must be purchased separately and should be kept as short as possible.
This antenna itself is a small form factor similar to the Netgear MIMO.
Specifications
- Model: mANT LTE50 (MTAO-LTE-5D-SQ)
- Form Factor: Panel
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- # of Antenna Elements: 2x2 MIMO
- Frequency Range: 699 - 2690 MHz
- Impedance: Not Specified
- Cable Type & Length: Not included. Have to purchase separate.
- Connector: 2x SMA female
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.34 inches
- Weight: 9.6 ounces
- Mounting Options: Includes a hose clamp for mounting
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency Range/Gain: 5dBi
- Special Features/Notes: Not Specified
- Retail Price: $19.00 - $24.50
News, Videos, & Status
We have extensively tested this antenna including comparison testing with other antennas
MIA's can access our raw testing data, which is summarized in this review:
- Late 2018 Signal Testing
- Cellular Signal MIMO Antenna Field Testing – (Spring 2019)
- Cellular Booster Intensive (Summer/Fall 2019)
- Andy's Test Lab (Spring 2021)
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Cellular antennas can be a vital part of your signal enhancing strategy to get a better signal, and thus better cellular data performance. They come in many shapes, sizes and varieties.
They can be used directly connected to your mobile hotspots or cellular embedded routers, or they might connect to your cellular booster. They come in omni-directional vs directional, single vs MIMO, and might support different frequency bands. They come in combination antennas with Wi-Fi and GPS.
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