Peplink is a mobile connectivity company most famous for its line of Pepwave mobile routers, but Peplink also offers a variety of antennas that are certified for use with its LTE router lineup.
Product Variations
In mid-2020 Peplink began to roll out a new line of "Puma" omnidirectional antennas targeted at mobile users. The cellular versions support all sub-6GHz 5G frequencies with either 2x2 or 4x4 MIMO depending on the model. Here are the current model variants:
- Puma-421 - A 5G-ready 7-in-1 antenna with 4x4 MIMO cellular, 2x2 Wi-Fi antennas, and GPS. It supports the latest 5G bands including band 71. Available for pre-order.
- Puma-401 - A 5-in-1 antenna with 4X4 MIMO cellular and with GPS. The Puma-401 looks nearly identical to the older ANT-107 from Peplink, which has now been discontinued. The key technical difference is that the ANT-107 did not have support for 600 MHz LTE Band 71.
- Puma-221 - A 5-in-1 antenna that offers 2x2 MIMO cellular, two Wi-Fi antennas (supporting both 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), and GPS.
- Puma-020 - A 2-in-1 antenna that supports dual-band Wi-Fi only with no cellular or GPS.
Puma-421
Specifications
- Models: PUMA-421
- # of Antennas: 4x Cellular, 2x2 Wi-Fi, 1x GPS
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- Frequency Range: 617MHz - 6000MHz
- Impedance: 50ohm
- Cable Type & Length: CFD-200 Coax for cellular and Wi-Fi; RG174 for GPS
- Connector: SMA Male, QMA Male
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 5.12" diameter, 1.42" high (not including mounting spigot)
- Weight: 2.43 lbs with cables (1.46 lbs without cables)
- Mounting: Panel, wall, or pole
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency / Gain:
- 617-960 MHz: 2.7dBi
- 1710-2700 MHz: 5.2dBi
- 3400-4200 MHz: 4.9dBi
- 4900-6000 MHz: 6.7dBi
- Spec Sheet
- Retail Price: $249 (available in black or white, with three different cable end options)
Puma-401
Specifications
- Models: PUMA-401
- # of Antennas: 4x Cellular, 1x GPS
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- Frequency Range: 617MHz - 6000MHz
- Impedance: 50ohm
- Cable Type & Length: 6' 7" (2 meters) of CFD-200 Coax for both cellular and GPS
- Connector: SMA Male, QMA Male, or N-Type Male
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 5.12" diameter, 1.42" high (not including mounting spigot)
- Weight: 2.43 lbs with cables (1.46 lbs without cables)
- Mounting: spigot roof mount (43mm hole required) or pole/wall mount (pole adapter included)
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency / Gain:
- 617-960 MHz: 0.3dBi
- 1710-2700 MHz: 5.1dBi
- 3400-4200 MHz: 5.8dBi
- 4900-6000 MHz: 7.0dBi
- Spec Sheet
- Retail Price: $199 (available in black or white, with three different cable end options)
Puma-221
Specifications
- Model: PUMA-221-S-B-6
- # of Antennas: 2x Cellular, 2xWi-Fi, 1x GPS
- Direction: Omnidirectional
- Frequency Range: 600MHz - 6000MHz
- Impedance: 50ohm
- Cable Type & Length & Connectors:
- Cellular: 2 x 2m (6.5') CFD200 (LMR200-equivalent) with SMA/Male
- WiFi: 2 x 2m (6.5') CFD200 (LMR200-equivalent) with RP-SMA/Male
- GPS: 1 x 2m (6.5') CFD200 (LMR200-equivalent) with SMA/Male
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 5.12” OD x 1.42”
- Weight:
- Mounting:
- Mounting type: Panel, wall, pole
- Mounting hole: 1 11/16" / 43mm
- Max panel thickness: 19/32" / 15mm
- Outdoor Rated: IP-67
- Frequency / Gain:
- 1.2dBi: 617-960MHz (Cellular)
- 5.7dBi: 1710-2700MHz (Cellular)
- 5.6dBi: 3400-4200MHz (Cellular)
- 6.0dBi: 5000-6000MHz (Cellular)
- 4.8dBi: 2400-2500MHz (Wi-Fi)
- 7.4dBi: 5000-6000MHz (Wi-Fi)
- Spec Sheet
- Retail Price: $199 (available in black or white)
Puma-020
Specifications
- Model: PUMA-020
- # of Antennas: 2xWi-Fi
- Direction:
- Frequency Range: 2400-2500 MHz, 4900-6000 MHz
- Impedance:
- Cable Type & Length & Connectors:
- WiFi: 2 x 2m (6.5') CFD200 (LMR200-equivalent) with RP-SMA/Male
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 5.12” OD x 1.42”
- Weight:
- Mounting:
- Mounting type: Panel, wall, pole
- Mounting hole: 1 11/16" / 43mm
- Max panel thickness: 19/32" / 15mm
- Outdoor Rated: IP-67
- Frequency / Gain:
- 6.2dBi: 2400-2500 MHz (Wi-Fi)
- 7.3dBi: 4900-6000 MHz (Wi-Fi)
- Spec Sheet
- Retail Price: $199 (available in black or white)
News, Videos, & Status
We received an evaluation Puma-401 courtesy of Peplink in July 2020, and tested it with our MAX Transit Duo and Balance 20X routers.
Members have access to our full review in the member section below. Members, be sure to read our Summer 2021 special alert forum thread!
Team member Andy Hull is also testing this antenna: Andy's Test Lab (Spring 2021)
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