Antenna Data

This is a repository for data that I have collected during testing and evaluating of different antennas to be used for HSMM-MESH™ applications.


Omni-directional:

S2403B


Manufacturer: Cushcraft
Gain: 3dBd (5.14dBi)
Omni-directional, vertically polarized
Feedline: appears to be 3' of CA195 (unconfirmed)
Connector: Male RP-TNC (mates directly with WRT54G routers)
Price: $10-15 used on eBay

Frequency plots: SWR, LogMag, Smith Chart

I have used these antennas and they work great.  For an event, one of these and a 19dBi panel antenna were used to make a 0.75 mile link and had 100% link quality for the entire event.  They were designed for indoor use so I wouldn't use them in a permanent outdoor installation but they work great indoors for a higher gain antenna than the router's stock antennas.

AOA-2412

 Alfa Hi-Gain Omni-Directional Outdoor 12dBi Antenna - 2.4/2.5GHz 3.7-Feet long Weatherproof antenna With N Female Connector


Manufacturer: Alfa Technologies
Gain: 8.96dBd (12dBi)
Omni-directional, vertically polarized
Connector: N-Female
Datasheet
Price: $39.99 on Amazon


Frequency plots: SWR, LogMag

The picture is a bit misleading but this antenna is 3.7' in length.

This has also been a good performer.  Amazon stocks other versions of this antenna at different gains too.



HG2415U-PRO


Manufacturer: Hyperlink Technologies
Gain: 11.86dBd (15dBi)
Omni-directional, vertically polarized, center-fed collinear array
Connector: Integral N-Female
Datasheet
Price: $115 from L-COM new (I got mine from a craigslist ad for much less)


Frequency plots: Coming soon!




Parabolic:

24dBi dish


Manufacturer: TP-Link & many others
Gain: 21.86dBd (24dBi)
Directional (parabolic dish), vertical or horizontal polarization based on installation
Connector: N-Male
Datasheet
Price: ~$50 from Amazon, Newegg, eBay auctions (various prices)

Frequency plots: SWR, LogMag, Smith Chart




T2400B


Manufacturer: Conifer
Gain: 11.86 dBd (14dBi)
Feedline: RG-8 pigtail (~12")
Connector: N-Male
Price: ?

Frequency plots: SWR, LogMag, Smith Chart


It appears that Conifer no longer makes this antenna but the Andrew 18T-2400 MAG GRID antenna is an identical product.



Patch:

Tranzeo TR-CPQ-19f



Manufacturer: Tranzeo
Gain: 16.86dBd (19dBi)
Directional (patch), vertical or horizontal polarization based on installation
Connector: One or two RJ-45 jacks, depending on model
Price: ~$30 on eBay auctions (various prices)

Frequency plots of patch antenna: coming soon.



Similar to the Rootenna, this enclosure has both a built-in 19dBi patch antenna and also an area that you can mount electronics inside.  Originally designed for 2.4 GHz CPE--Customer Premise Equipment--you should be able to find these relatively easily from old installations.  I have seen several of these on eBay stating that the unit doesn't work but since I'm only after the antenna and enclosure, I could care less about the electronics inside.

I will eventually put together a step-by-step instruction on how I adapted the TR-CPQ-19f for HSMM-MESH use but I have two of these with routers installed inside and they work great.



RE14P




Manufacturer: Hyperlink Technologies
Gain: 11.86dBd (14dBi)
Directional (patch), vertically or horizontally polarized based on installation
Feedline: appears to be 3' of CA195 (unconfirmed)
Connector: Male RP-TNC (mates directly with WRT54G routers)
Price: $10-15 used on eBay



The RE14P is described as a 14dBi patch antenna.  However, when I hooked a couple of them up to a network analyzer, they do not resonate anywhere near 2.4 GHz.  When I get some time, I will try to fix them but for right now they are sitting on a shelf.

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