The OMNI series of combination mast antennas by Poynting come in a variety of configurations including medium and high-gain SISO, MIMO cellular with WiFi/CBRS band support. All are exterior rated, but only some are marine-grade. The series comes in many versions, this guide covers a select few of interest to the mobile market.
Product Variations
All OMNI antennas are a mast form factor and come with a variety of mounting options.
- OMNI-402: All-band (2/3/4G/5G Ready), high-gain 2x2 MIMO marine antenna including support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and WiMax
- OMNI-600: All-band (2/3/4G/5G Ready), high-gain 2x2 MIMO marine antenna including support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and WiMax
- OMNI-400: All-band (2/3/4G), medium gain omnidirectional antenna including support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- OMNI-291-V2: All-band (2/3/4G), higher gain omnidirectional antenna including support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- OMNI-296/496: Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 & 5 GHz) plus WiMax antenna (496 is the marine version)
- OMNI-403/404: All-band (2/3/4G/5G Ready), medium gain omnidirectional antenna including support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (404 5G Ready)
Omni-402
Specifications
- Model: Omni-402 (**TOP PICK**)
- # of Antennas: 2x2 MIMO
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Frequency Range: 410MHz -3800 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: 2x HDF-195, 2meters (~6ft)
- Connector: 2x SMA Male
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 25" x 3"
- Weight: 1.9 pounds
- Mounting: Marine or L-bracket (Pole)
- Outdoor Rated: Yes - IP 68
- Frequency / Gain: 6dBi
- Retail Price: $399.99
Omni-600
Specifications
- Model: Omni-600 (**TOP PICK**)
- # of Antennas: 2x2 MIMO
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Frequency Range: 410MHz -3800 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: 2x HDF-195, 5meters (~15ft)
- Connector: 2x SMA Male
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 25" x 3"
- Weight: 1.9 pounds
- Mounting: Standard pole
- Outdoor Rated: Yes - IP 65
- Frequency / Gain: 6dBi
- Retail Price: $267.99
Omni-400
Specifications
- Model: Omni-400
- # of Antennas: Single
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Frequency Range: 698 - 960MHz, 1710 - 2170MHz, 2300 - 2700MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: Bring your own
- Connector: N-female
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 22'' x 3''
- Weight: 1.7 pounds
- Mounting: Marine or L-bracket
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency / Gain: 7.5dBI
- Retail Price: $200
Omni-291-V2
Specifications
- Model: Omni-291-V2
- # of Antennas: Single
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Frequency Range: 450MHz -2700 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: Bring your own
- Connector: N-female
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 22" x 3" x 3"
- Weight: 1.3 pounds
- Mounting: Marine or L-bracket
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency / Gain: 7dBi
- Retail Price: $184.95
Omni-296/496
Specifications
- Model: Omni-296/496
- # of Antennas: Single
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Frequency Range: 2400 - 2500 MHz | 3300 - 3800 MHz | 5000-6000 MHz
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: Bring your own
- Connector: N-Female
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 19" x 3" x 3"
- Weight: 1.65 pounds
- Mounting: Marine or L-bracket
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency / Gain: 7.5dBi
- Retail Price: $99.99
Omni-403/404
Specifications
- Model: Omni-403/404
- # of Antennas: Single
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Frequency Range: 698 - 960MHz | 1710 - 2170MHz | 2300 - 2700MHz | 3400 - 3800MHz (404 only)
- Impedance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: Bring your own
- Connector: N-female
- Internal Ground Plane: Yes
- Dimensions: 10'' x 3''
- Weight: 0.77 pounds
- Mounting: Marine or L-bracket
- Outdoor Rated: Yes
- Frequency / Gain: 5dBI
- Retail Price: $130
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- Omni 296
- Omni 496
- Poynting Marine Ratchet Rail Mount
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They can be used directly connected to your mobile hotspots or cellular embedded routers, or they might connect to your cellular booster. They come in omni-directional vs directional, single vs MIMO, and might support different frequency bands. They come in combination antennas with Wi-Fi and GPS.
But most importantly, is your installation options on your RV or boat.
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