The Poynting MIMO-3 series of low-profile combination antennas offer MIMO cellular and Wi-Fi support as well as GPS reception.
Note: The marketing name for this antenna series changed in mid-2020. For example, the "3-V2-15" model is now called the "MIMO-3-15" model. This entry is updated to reflect that change, but some content still uses the older name.
The series comes in multiple versions:
- MIMO-3-12: 2-in-1 ultra wideband 2x2 MIMO cellular including CBRS.
- MIMO-3-13: 3-in-1 ultra wideband 2x2 MIMO cellular (w/ CBRS) plus GPS support.
- MIMO-3-14: 5-in-1 ultra wideband 4x4 MIMO cellular (w/CBRS) plus GPS support.
- MIMO-3-15: 5-in-1 ultra wideband 2X2 MIMO cellular (w/ CBRS), 2x2 MIMO WiFi (dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), plus GPS support.
- MIMO-3-17: 7-in-1 ultra wideband 4x4 MIMO cellular (w/ CBRS), 2x2 MIMO WiFi (dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), plus GPS support.
By combining MIMO cellular, GPS, and Wi-Fi antennas - these Poynting antennas are well matched to plug directly into high-end cellular embedded routers by Pepwave and Cradlepoint.
All the variations come in the same low-profile fin-shaped housing, with a flexible hole or mag-mount options.
NOTE: This antenna is confirmed to be the included antenna in the Airstream Smart Control System, which uses a Pepwave MAX-BR1 Mini as the router.
Specifications
- Models: MIMO-3-12/13/14/15/17
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Configuration Options:
- Cellular Antennas: 2x2 MIMO or 4x4 MIMO
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 2x2 MIMO
- GPS Antennas: Single or none
- Color: White
- Mounting: Spigot, Surface or Magnet (with optional kit) options available
- Frequency / Gain:
- LTE:
- 410MHz to 470MHz - 1.5dBi
- 690MHz to 960 MHz - 2.2 dBi
- 1710 to 2700MHz - 6.2 dBi
- 3400MHz to 3800MHz (CBRS) - 4.8 dBi
- Wi-Fi:
- 2.4-2.5GHz - 5dBi
- 5.0-6.0 GHz - 7dBi
- GPS: 1575.42MHz/1600MHz, 21 +/- 2dBI
- LTE:
- Cable Type & Length:
- Cellular: HDF 195, 2m (~6ft)
- WiFi: HDF 195, 2m (~6ft)
- GPS: RTK-031, 2m (~6ft)
- Cable Extender Available
- Connector: SMA Male (SMA/Male to RP-SMA/Male adapters included for Wi-Fi)
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 5.6 inches
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Retail Price: $160-260
Review & Testing Status
Reseller MobileMustHave (formerly LivinLite.net) sent us the MIMO-3-15 (aka 3-v2-15) model to put into active testing in our Spring 2019 MIMO cellular antenna field testing round, and our findings are summarized below in our member review.
MobileMustHave also sent us the MIMO-3-17 (aka 3-v2-17) model in October 2019, and we tested it against the MobileMark LTM 9-in-1 with the MAX Transit Duo dual modem router.
Members can track our impressions and raw testing data in these places:
- [Testing Lab Report - 5-in-1] Cellular Signal MIMO Antenna Field Testing – (Spring 2019)
- [Testing Lab Report 7-in-1] Pepwave MAX Transit Duo vs WiFiRanger Converge, MIMO Antennas (Fall/Winter 2019/2020)
- In Progress Testing Forum Notes - Lots of detail and conversation, some also summarized here.
Our full review is available to members in the section below.
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And here's video overview comparing the MIMO-3-17 7-in-1 to the MobileMark 9-in-1 we put into testing in January 2020:
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Purchasing Options
MobileMustHave:
- MIMO-3-12 (2-in-1)
- MIMO-3-13 (3-in-1)
- MIMO-3-14 (5-in-1)
- MIMO-3-15 (5-in-1)
- MIMO-3-17 (7-in-1)
- MIMO-3-15 Cable Extender
- MIMO-3-17 Cable Extender
- Optional Mag Mount Kit
- Optional TS-9 Adapters Available for use with mobile hotspots
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