Antennas

Antennas are one of the most important components of wireless communications. Good antennas are far more important than higher power outputs.

This article should focus on specific antennas we use, much like the Wireless Cards article focuses on specific radio cards we use.

Point-to-Point Antennas

• Pac Wireless 5GHz Grid Dish Antenna
  • These have performed great for me, right to specs. Relatively small wind load for a high-gain PTP antenna and the construction is sturdy enough. I've only used the 26dBi grid. You might want to check out the solid dish for 29 and 32dBi. -Tog

Special Purpose Antennas

• Pac Wireless "Rootenna"
  • 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 900MHz and even a model that is dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz. Two sizes (lower and higher gain) and two profiles (low-profile/thin and deeper more roomy enclosure.) Words cannot express how useful these are. I use these for CPE and sometimes even for PTP links and microcell APs (drill a hole, add an external N-type connector!) Pac Wireless is constantly making design improvements, too. -Tog

Sector Antenna, 2.4GHz.

• Pac Wireless "H-Pol Sectors"
  • This is a very well constructed antenna, with your choice of scissor bracket or single mast mount. Available in 12 & 16dbi models the 95 degree beamwidth of this anttenna works extremely well with lower powered cards, such as the Atheros CM9. The antenna is made from aluminum and has a powder coat finish. The N-Connector is securely mounted to the bottom front of the antenna. See it in action tcw.wisp

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