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Omni-Directional

  • Omni - Omni-directional antennas commonly used in access points and provide a 360 degree coverage area.

  • Cma (Ceiling Mount Antenna)- Used indoors, often small and dome shaped.



Directional Antennas

  • Panel - Panel antennas are directional high-gain antennas designed for long range outdoor use.

  • Yagi - Physicaly short, high gain.

  • Waveguide - Cheap, long range , can be homemade. (see links)

  • Grid - Usually vertically polarized, withstands harsh weather.

  • Dipole



  • Backfire - Very highly directional,great for areas where high power is needed and little space is available.

  • Parabolic Antenna - Very directonal, extramaly high gain, long distance.

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