05-20-2008 10:32 AM - edited 03-03-2019 10:01 PM
I've been searching for an external (outdoor) antenna solution to use in combination with the Cisco 3G WWAN card. I have two remote sites with MPLS and wish to use the 3G cards as a backup route. The only cellular data provider in the area is Verizon.
Using the Cisco supplied antenna, the radio signals are somewhat weak, in the -105db range. Have not tested the omnidirectional; don't have one to test.
Was wondering if anyone has found an outdoor antenna and cable which provides a fairly decent db boost, say in the 10db+ range.
Thanks.
05-26-2008 01:14 PM
Refer to the following url for more information on antenna specification based on the type and model number:
05-27-2008 03:36 AM
Thanks for the input, but these are Cisco indoor antennas. Already familiar with the link you posted. As I stated in my original post, I'm looking for an outdoor solution.
12-08-2008 09:02 AM
Did you check at:
http://www.wpsantennas.com/omni-directional-dual-band-multi-band.aspx
You may find a suitable one.
12-08-2008 09:25 AM
Check these for outdoor use:
http://www.wpsantennas.com/omni-directional-dual-band-multi-band.aspx
Depending on the distance from teh router to the antenna, you may want to use Andrew Heliax instead of regular coax. 3G frequencies would have a lot of loss over distance, even with good / excellent / awesome grades of coax.
Andrew will also have cellular outdoor antennas ($$$).
Andrew:
http://www.commscope.com/andrew/eng/product/trans_line_sys/index.html
Good Luck
Scott
Find answers to your questions by entering keywords or phrases in the Search bar above. New here? Use these resources to familiarize yourself with the community: