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Cambium Networks C024900D004A ePMP 1000 Antenna - 2.4 GHz - 15 dBi Sector - GPS & Wireless Data Network - N-Type Connector
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Product Features
Product Overview
The Cambium Networks C024900D004A ePMP 1000 antenna is a dedicated sector antenna engineered for robust wireless connectivity in professional networking environments. Operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, it delivers focused signal propagation with a 15 dBi isotropic gain, making it suitable for extending coverage and improving link reliability in point-to-multipoint and base station deployments.
This antenna integrates directly with Cambium's ePMP platform, providing a seamless hardware solution for wireless internet service providers, enterprise networks, and industrial communication systems. Its sector design optimizes horizontal beamwidth for covering specific areas, while the N-Type connector ensures secure, low-loss RF connections that maintain signal integrity in outdoor and demanding installations.
Relevant factors for this section include Operating Frequency Range, Antenna Gain (Isotropic), Connector Type. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
Technically, the ePMP 1000 antenna is built around precise radio frequency engineering for the 2.4 GHz ISM band, which is widely used for Wi-Fi, wireless bridging, and GPS-assisted networks. The 15 dBi gain specification indicates its ability to concentrate RF energy directionally, enhancing both transmission range and reception sensitivity compared to omnidirectional or lower-gain alternatives.
The sector form factor defines its radiation pattern, typically offering a horizontal beamwidth tailored for covering angular sectors such as 90° or 120°, which is ideal for cell-based network layouts. This design minimizes interference and maximizes spectral efficiency in dense deployments. The N-Type connector, a standard in professional RF applications, provides a robust, weather-resistant interface that supports high-frequency signals with minimal insertion loss, ensuring consistent performance across temperature variations and mechanical stress.
Relevant factors for this section include Operating Frequency Range, Antenna Gain (Isotropic), Connector Type. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This antenna brings several distinct advantages to wireless network deployments, centered on performance, durability, and integration ease.
Enhanced Signal Strength
The 15 dBi gain significantly boosts signal strength, allowing for longer reach and more reliable connections in challenging environments, reducing the need for additional repeaters or amplifiers.
- Extends coverage area
- Improves link margin
- Reduces packet loss
Optimized Sector Coverage
The sector form factor provides controlled radiation patterns that focus energy where needed, improving network capacity and reducing co-channel interference in multi-cell setups.
- Targeted beamwidth
- Efficient spectrum use
- Scalable deployment
Robust Connectivity
With an N-Type connector, the antenna ensures a secure, low-loss interface that withstands environmental factors, maintaining performance in outdoor and industrial applications.
- Weather-resistant
- High-frequency support
- Durable mating
Deployment / Use Cases
The Cambium ePMP 1000 antenna is versatile across various wireless networking scenarios, particularly where directional, high-gain coverage is required.
In wireless internet service provider (WISP) networks, it serves as a sector antenna for base stations, delivering broadband connectivity to multiple customer premises within a defined geographic area. Its 2.4 GHz operation and GPS compatibility make it suitable for timing synchronization and location-based services, enhancing network management and reliability.
For enterprise and industrial environments, this antenna supports wireless backhaul links, surveillance system connectivity, and IoT device networks. Its sector design is effective in campus settings, warehouses, or outdoor venues where omni-directional antennas would waste energy or cause interference. The rugged build ensures longevity in exposed installations, from rooftop mounts to pole-based setups.
WISP Base Station
Deploy as part of a Cambium ePMP base station to provide fixed wireless access to residential or business subscribers, leveraging high gain for extended subscriber reach.
GPS-Enhanced Networks
Use in networks requiring GPS for synchronization or positioning, such as TDMA-based wireless systems or location-aware applications, where the antenna supports both data and timing signals.
Highlights
- Operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band for widespread compatibility
- Delivers 15 dBi isotropic gain for enhanced signal strength and range
- Sector form factor optimizes coverage for directional applications
- N-Type connector provides secure, low-loss RF connectivity
- Supports GPS, wireless data networks, and radio communication
- Integrates with Cambium ePMP platform for seamless deployment
- Rugged design suitable for outdoor and base station use
- Ideal for point-to-multipoint and WISP network configurations
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cambium Networks |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C024900D004A |
| Brand Name | Cambium Networks |
| Product Line | ePMP |
| Product Model | 1000 |
| Product Name | ePMP 1000 Antenna |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | Antenna |
| Technical Information | |
| Operating Frequency Range | 2.4 GHz |
| Antenna Gain (Isotropic) | 15 dBi |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Connector Type | N-Type |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Sector |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Application/Usage | GPS,Wireless Data Network,Radio Communication |
FAQ
What frequency band does this Cambium antenna operate on?
This antenna operates specifically in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This band is commonly used for Wi-Fi, wireless data networks, and GPS applications, offering a balance of range and penetration through obstacles, making it suitable for various outdoor and enterprise wireless deployments.
What is the antenna gain, and why is 15 dBi important?
The antenna has a gain of 15 dBi (decibels isotropic), which measures how effectively it concentrates radio frequency energy in a particular direction. A 15 dBi gain is considered high for sector antennas, providing stronger signal transmission and reception over longer distances compared to lower-gain models, improving link reliability and coverage area in wireless networks.
What does 'sector form factor' mean for this antenna?
Sector form factor refers to the antenna's directional radiation pattern, which focuses energy over a specific angular area, such as 90° or 120°. This design is ideal for covering defined sectors in cellular-like networks, reducing interference and optimizing spectrum use. It contrasts with omnidirectional antennas that radiate equally in all directions, making sectors better for targeted coverage in base stations or point-to-multipoint setups.
What type of connector does this antenna use?
This antenna uses an N-Type connector, a standard RF connector known for its durability and low signal loss at high frequencies. N-Type connectors are weather-resistant and provide a secure connection, making them suitable for outdoor and industrial environments where reliability is critical for maintaining network performance.
Can this antenna be used for GPS applications?
Yes, this antenna supports GPS applications as part of its design for wireless data networks and radio communication. It can connect to GPS receivers or integrated modules in Cambium ePMP systems, providing timing synchronization or location data, which is useful for network coordination, timing-based protocols, or location-aware services in professional wireless installations.
Is this antenna compatible with Cambium ePMP systems?
Yes, this antenna is part of the Cambium ePMP product line, specifically the ePMP 1000 model. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with Cambium ePMP radios and access points, ensuring optimal performance and ease of deployment in Cambium-based wireless networks, such as those used by WISPs or enterprise solutions.
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