Finding the right antenna position for your MIMO antenna(s) is the most important part of the
install
. In this section, we explain the best and simplest method for positioning and aiming.
Section 7 covers some more advanced tips that we don’t recommend for most users.
The Goal
Your aim is to fi nd the best location and direction for the antenna(s). The location should
maximize data rates to your LTE/5G router or hotspot. It can take a little patience, but spending
some time here can have a huge impact – it’s worth a bit of extra effort.
Set up Your MIMO Antenna in “Test Mode”
Is your hotspot or router battery-powered?
Or do you have a power extension cord?
If so, set up your MIMO antenna(s) in “test
mode” by connecting them directly to your
router. Take your hotspot and antenna
outside with you, and you’ll have everything
you need to start testing different locations
and directions.
Here’s how to set up your hotspot and antenna(s) in test mode, if you’re using the adapters
included in the complete kit:
Don’t have a way of taking your router outdoors with you?
No problem. Just keep your router
or hotspot indoors near a power socket, and use a longer coax cable in place of the barrel
adapters so you can take just the antenna(s) outside.
Positioning and Aiming the Antenna(s)
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POWER EXTENSION
CABLE
MIMO Panel
or
Cross-Polarized
Log Periodic Antennas
Barrel Adapters
Connect pigtails to the cellular
antenna ports on your router
Speedtests on
hotspot/router WiFi
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