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Cambium Networks N180082D052A Antenna - 18 GHz for PTP 820 Wireless Bridge & Data Networks
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Product Features
Technical Overview
Operating at 18 GHz, this antenna provides a focused frequency range suited for licensed or unlicensed point-to-point wireless applications. The 24-inch height offers a compact form factor that simplifies installation while maintaining effective signal propagation characteristics for medium to long-range bridge links.
Technical integration is streamlined through native compatibility with Cambium PTP 820 hardware, eliminating guesswork in system configuration. The antenna's design prioritizes signal purity and directional accuracy, reducing multipath interference and enhancing data throughput for demanding network traffic.
Relevant factors for this section include Operating Frequency Range, Height. 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.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
This antenna brings several distinct advantages to wireless network deployments, starting with its purpose-built compatibility with Cambium's PTP 820 platform. This ensures seamless performance validation and reduces integration complexity, allowing network teams to deploy with confidence.
Optimized Frequency Performance
The 18 GHz operating band is selected for its balance of bandwidth capacity and propagation characteristics, ideal for creating stable wireless bridges that carry data-intensive applications without degradation.
- Minimized interference
- High signal-to-noise ratio
- Consistent throughput
Streamlined Deployment
Direct compatibility with Cambium PTP 820 systems means no additional adapters or configuration workarounds are required, accelerating installation timelines and reducing potential points of failure.
Deployment / Use Cases
This antenna is primarily deployed in point-to-point wireless bridge scenarios, connecting buildings, campuses, or remote sites where trenching fiber or copper is impractical or cost-prohibitive. Its 18 GHz frequency supports high-capacity data links suitable for backhaul, video surveillance feeds, and enterprise network extensions.
Common use cases include connecting separate office buildings across a street, linking warehouse facilities to a central data center, or establishing temporary network infrastructure for events or construction sites. The antenna's compatibility with Cambium PTP 820 makes it particularly valuable in environments already standardized on Cambium wireless ecosystems.
Campus & Enterprise Bridging
Extend network segments across parking lots, roads, or natural barriers without physical cabling, maintaining LAN-like performance for voice, video, and data applications.
Industrial & Remote Connectivity
Provide reliable connectivity to outbuildings, monitoring stations, or temporary sites where traditional wiring is not feasible, ensuring operational continuity.
Physical Profile
With a height of 24 inches (609.60 mm), this antenna presents a manageable footprint for mounting on poles, towers, or building exteriors. The compact design reduces wind loading and visual impact while still delivering the necessary gain and directional characteristics for effective 18 GHz operation. Installation typically involves standard mounting hardware aligned with Cambium PTP 820 deployment guidelines, ensuring proper alignment and weather resistance for outdoor environments.
- Height
- 24" (609.60 mm)
Highlights
- 18 GHz operating frequency for point-to-point wireless bridges
- Direct compatibility with Cambium PTP 820 wireless bridge systems
- 24-inch height for compact, low-profile installation
- Designed for wireless data network and bridge applications
- Supports high-bandwidth data transmission with minimal interference
- Ideal for campus, enterprise, and industrial connectivity scenarios
- Simplifies deployment with validated Cambium hardware integration
- Durable construction for reliable outdoor performance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cambium Networks |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N180082D052A |
| Brand Name | Cambium Networks |
| Product Name | Antenna |
| Product Type | Antenna |
| Technical Information | |
| Operating Frequency Range | 18 GHz |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Height | 24" (609.60 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Application/Usage | Wireless Data Network,Wireless Bridge |
| Compatibility | Cambium PTP 820 Wireless Bridge |
FAQ
What is the operating frequency of this Cambium Networks antenna?
This antenna operates at 18 GHz, a frequency band well-suited for point-to-point wireless bridge applications. The 18 GHz range provides a balance of bandwidth capacity and signal propagation characteristics, enabling stable, high-throughput data links over medium to long distances with minimal interference from other wireless systems.
Which Cambium wireless bridge systems is this antenna compatible with?
The antenna is specifically compatible with Cambium PTP 820 wireless bridge systems. This ensures seamless integration and performance validation, allowing network administrators to deploy it as a certified component within Cambium PTP 820 deployments without requiring additional adapters or configuration adjustments.
What are the primary applications for this 18 GHz antenna?
Primary applications include wireless data networks and wireless bridge deployments. It is designed for point-to-point connectivity scenarios such as linking separate buildings, extending networks across campuses, or providing temporary connectivity for events or remote sites where physical cabling is impractical.
What are the physical dimensions of this antenna?
The antenna has a height of 24 inches (609.60 mm). This compact form factor makes it easier to mount on poles, towers, or building exteriors while minimizing wind load and visual impact, which is important for both installation practicality and aesthetic considerations in enterprise environments.
Is this antenna suitable for outdoor installation?
Yes, this antenna is designed for outdoor installation as part of wireless bridge systems. Its construction and compatibility with Cambium PTP 820 hardware ensure it can withstand environmental factors typical in outdoor deployments, such as weather exposure, when mounted according to Cambium's installation guidelines.
What type of wireless connectivity does this antenna support?
This antenna supports wireless bridge connectivity, specifically for point-to-point data transmission. It is optimized for creating dedicated wireless links between two points, carrying data-intensive traffic like video, voice, and enterprise applications over the 18 GHz frequency band with high reliability and minimal latency.
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