Robust and efficient wireless infrastructure hinges on one critical component: the wifi antenna. Whether you’re deploying broadband in rural areas, providing coverage in busy city centres, or optimising network performance indoors, Cambium Networks offers a diverse range of wifi antennas tailored for performance, reliability and precision.
What Is a Wifi Antenna?
A wifi antenna transmits and receives wireless signals between access points and client devices. Its function isn’t just about sending signals, it’s about shaping the signal coverage, strengthening connectivity, and reducing interference. The design and placement of the antenna directly impacts the network’s effectiveness.
There are several main types of wifi antennas:
- Omni-directional antennas – Emit signals in a 360° pattern, ideal for centralised coverage areas such as courtyards or open-plan buildings.
- Directional antennas – Focus the signal in a specific direction, increasing range and reducing interference from unwanted directions.
- Sector antennas – Used to divide large outdoor areas into coverage sectors, enabling effective point-to-multipoint setups.
- Parabolic antennas – Deliver very high gain with a tight beamwidth for long-range point-to-point links, ideal for bridging networks over several kilometres.
Cambium Networks Wifi Antenna Portfolio
Cambium’s portfolio of wifi antennas is engineered to perform across multiple frequencies, environments, and deployment types. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
| Model | Type | Frequency Band | Gain | Beamwidth | Deployment Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV2-2T | Omni-directional | 2.4 & 5 GHz | 6–9 dBi | 360° | Urban public wifi, school yards, indoor/outdoor APs |
| XV2-23T | Sector | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 10 dBi | 120° | Campus deployments, stadiums, retail parks |
| ePMP Sector Antenna | Sector | 4.9 – 5.97 GHz | 18 dBi | 90° | WISP last-mile access, rural broadband |
| ePMP 3000 Antenna | Sector | 5 GHz | 17 dBi | 70° | Dense suburban subscriber zones |
| Force 300-25 | Parabolic | 5 GHz | 25 dBi | 7° | Long-range point-to-point backhaul |
| XE3-4TN | Directional | 2.4, 5 & 6 GHz | Varies | Configurable | Smart enterprise wifi, outdoor mounted APs |
Key Advantages of Cambium Wifi Antennas
1. Unmatched Signal Quality
Cambium antennas are tuned for high-gain performance, which boosts signal reach and integrity, reducing the number of access points needed across a deployment.
2. Built for Harsh Environments
From arctic cold to blistering heat, Cambium’s outdoor-rated antennas are built to endure the elements without degradation.
3. Versatile Mounting Options
Each antenna is designed with installer efficiency in mind, mounting brackets, alignment tools, and weather-sealed enclosures are standard features.
4. Seamless Integration
Whether you’re using ePMP radios or cnWave nodes, Cambium wifi antennas integrate effortlessly, ensuring maximum system efficiency.
5. Spectrum Efficiency
Narrow beamwidth designs and excellent front-to-back ratios minimise interference, enabling cleaner deployments in congested RF environments.
Use Case Examples
Smart City Infrastructure
Cambium wifi antennas help create connected cityscapes—from parking systems and street lighting to public internet access and emergency comms.
Education Sector
Deploying XV2 and XE-series APs with sector antennas enables school districts to cover outdoor sports fields, cafeterias, and temporary classrooms.
Healthcare & Hospitality
Hotels and hospitals benefit from directional and omni antennas in hallways and courtyards, enabling staff and guest connectivity with zero blind spots.
Telecoms and ISPs
Service providers rely on high-gain parabolic and sector antennas to create affordable, scalable coverage in rural and underserved communities.
Technical and Business Benefits
- Reduced CAPEX/OPEX: Higher gain and wider coverage means fewer devices, less cabling, and simpler support.
- Zero Touch Management: With cnMaestro™, wifi antennas and radios are remotely monitored, updated, and configured without site visits.
- Longer Lifespan: Cambium builds its antenna gear to enterprise-grade specs, less maintenance, less downtime.
- Optimised RF Planning: Each antenna’s radiation pattern is documented with real-world data, aiding in precise link planning and simulations.
Wifi antennas are far more than passive hardware, they’re a strategic part of every wireless network. With Cambium Networks’ range of expertly engineered antennas, you get the reach, performance, and resilience your deployments demand, whether you’re building a city-wide wifi mesh or a cross-campus enterprise LAN.
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