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Poynting Antenna FAQs

Welcome to the Poynting Antennas FAQs! Discover everything you need to know about our high-performance cellular antennas for routers and IoT devices. From product compatibility to installation tips, our FAQs are here to provide quick and reliable answers to your most pressing questions.

Poynting antennas enhance signal reception for 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, GSM, and Wi-Fi networks. They are commonly used to improve connectivity in urban and rural areas, marine environments, transportation, and industrial settings.

Explore our range of Poynting antennas.

  • Omnidirectional Antennas: These receive and transmit signals in all directions, ideal for mobile applications. See the Poynting OMNI-280 for a compact solution.
  • Directional Antennas: These focus reception towards a specific signal source for better performance. A popular option is the Poynting XPOL-2-5G.
  • Marine Antennas: Built for harsh marine conditions, ensuring strong connectivity on boats and ships. View the Poynting RIPL Series.
  • Vehicle Antennas: Rugged and compact solutions for consistent connectivity on the move, such as the Poynting MIMO-3.
  • Mount the antenna as high as possible, preferably on the roof, to avoid obstructions.
  • For directional antennas, point them towards the nearest cell tower.
  • Use short, low-loss cables to minimize signal loss.

Read Poynting's installation guide on this page

  • Find the nearest cell tower, to aim the antenna in the right direction.
  • Test different orientations, in 45-degree increments to find the best signal.
  • Monitor signal strength, using your router’s interface or a mobile app.

Read the Full setup guide: poynting.tech

Poynting’s marine antennas are designed to withstand harsh sea conditions while ensuring strong LTE/5G connectivity.

Please check on our recommended model: Poynting RIPL Series

Also check this marine antenna guide: poynting.tech

MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) uses multiple antennas to enhance data speed and reliability.

  • MIMO-3: Covers the 410–470 MHz band for emergency services and land-mobile radio.
  • MIMO-4: Covers 617 MHz to 6 GHz, making it future-proof for 6G deployments.

Compare MIMO-3 and MIMO-4: poynting.tech

  • Surface mount: Uses double-sided foam seal for a secure fit.
  • Bracket mounting: Available for additional stability in high-speed applications.

Watch this installation guide: How to mount Poynting MIMO-3

  • Most Poynting antennas use SMA connectors.
  • Ensure the antenna's frequency bands match your router.

Need help? Contact Novatel for expert guidance

Yes! Directional antennas boost weak signals in remote locations.

Novatel is an authorized Poynting distributor in Ireland.