Using an external antenna can improve the reception of your mobile hotspot if you have less than 2 bars of reception. Improving your reception can increase your data transfer speeds. The NETGEAR Omnidirectional MIMO Antenna is compatible with all recent NETGEAR mobile hotspots and fixed wireless devices.
If you have more than 2 bars of reception, using an external antenna might decrease your reception due to interference.
NETGEAR mobile hotspots and fixed wireless devices are all equipped with two TS-9 connectors for use with external antennas. The NETGEAR Omnidirectional MIMO Antenna comes with two SMA to TS-9 adaptors so that it can work with devices that have either SMA or TS-9 connectors.
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- SMA to TS-9 adaptors
- SMA connectors
Be gentle when plugging and unplugging the TS-9 connectors from your device because they can be delicate.
Tips on improving your reception with an external antenna:
- The positioning and aiming of your antenna can have a large impact on its performance.
- Aim your antenna towards your closest cell tower. Contact your carrier for information on where your closest cell tower is located.
- Finding the best location for your antenna might require some trial and error. Move it around your space while monitoring the reception on your device to find the best location.