dormakaba - Using the Correct Antenna Type

Omni-Directional and Directional Antenna Types

Wi-Q Gateways and Controllers support two antenna types; omni-directional and directional. Omni-directional antennas provide coverage in all directions (but over a shorter distance), whereas directional antennas provide point-to-point coverage (but over a longer distance). 

Performing the site survey will allow you to determine the location of the Gateway antenna in approximation to the location of the Wi-Q Controllers. The survey will also help you to determine how many Gateways will be needed and what types of antennas should be used.

Approved Antennas

IMPORTANT NOTE: Antennas not included in this list are strictly prohibited.

Configuration Description	Antenna Part Number
Gateway with rubber duck antennas	Pulse W1030W
Gateway with ceiling mount omni-directional antenna	PCTEL (Maxrad) MC2400PTMSMA
Gateway with interior/exterior wall mount directional antenna	Mobile Mark (Comtelco) CMTB36247V
Gateway with exterior omni-directional mast mount antenna	Mobile Mark (Comtelco) CMTBS2400XL3

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