Choose the right antenna for you by checking the characteristics in the tables below. Click on the model number to open the datasheet for more information.
Cellular antennas
| Model number | IX2201 | IX2202 | IX2203 | IX2205 | IX2206 |
| Recommended for | 3G | 3G | 3G | 3G / 4G | 3G / 4G |
| Mount: directly on IXrouter | ✓ | ||||
| Mount: magnetic (with extension cable) |
✓ (2m) |
✓ (3m) |
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| Mount: screw (with extension cable) |
✓ (3m) |
✓ (3m) |
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| Use: indoor & outdoor (IP67) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Use: indoor only | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
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The IXrouter 4G/LTE model has 2 SMA connectors for a cellular antenna, MAIN and DIV. You can add an extra antenna to the DIV connector to reduce interference. Make sure the antennas are at least 25 centimeters apart.
Wi-Fi antennas
| Model number | IX2210 | IX2211 | |||
| Mount: directly on IXrouter | ✓ | ||||
| Mount: screw (with extension cable) |
✓ (3m) |
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| Use: indoor & outdoor (IP67) | ✓ | ||||
| Use: indoor only | ✓ | ||||
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Extension cables
Some situations may require a longer cable than the antenna provides, to increase the signal reception. Unfortunately, we do not offer any extension cables. Luckily, there are plenty of (web)shops that do. Below you will find information, tips, and links.
- The cellular antenna requires an SMA extension cable while the Wi-Fi antenna requires an RP-SMA extension cable.
- A low-loss extension cable is recommended to reduce signal loss over the cable.
- Signal loss negatively impacts the signal, which increases as the cable length increases.
- At larger cable lengths (when the total length exceeds 15m) it may be more beneficial to take a different approach: Move the IXrouter to a place with better reception and don't extend the antenna cable. Instead, extend the Ethernet cable between the IXrouter LAN and the machine. An Ethernet cable is much less affected by signal loss than an antenna cable, overall resulting in a better cellular signal at the IXrouter.