Product Overview

The ​​ANT-5-5G4G1-O=​​ is a ​​Cisco dual-band directional antenna​​ optimized for ​​5GHz Wi-Fi​​ and ​​4G LTE​​ deployments. Designed for outdoor use, it supports hybrid networks requiring both wireless backhaul and cellular failover in environments like remote sites, smart cities, or transportation hubs.

Key Technical Specifications

• ​​Frequency Bands​​: ​​5GHz (4900–5925 MHz)​​ for Wi-Fi and ​​4G LTE (700–2700 MHz)​​ for cellular connectivity.
• ​​High Gain​​: ​​13dBi gain (5GHz)​​ and ​​5dBi gain (4G LTE)​​, enabling ​​5–8 mile Wi-Fi links​​ and reliable LTE signal capture in low-coverage areas.
• ​​Durability​​: ​​IP67-rated radome​​ and ​​UV-stabilized housing​​ withstand temperatures from ​​-40°C to 70°C​​.

Addressing Core Deployment Concerns

​​Q: Can this antenna replace separate Wi-Fi and cellular antennas?​​
A: Yes. Its integrated design reduces clutter and simplifies installations where space or aesthetics matter, such as historic buildings or urban poles.

​​Q: Is it compatible with Cisco IoT gateways?​​
A: Fully compatible with ​​Cisco IR1101 routers​​ and ​​IC3000 industrial gateways​​, supporting automatic failover between Wi-Fi and LTE.

​​Q: How does it handle interference in crowded spectra?​​
A: The ​​65° horizontal beamwidth (5GHz)​​ focuses signals to minimize overlap with neighboring networks, while LTE ports include ​​SAW filters​​ to reduce out-of-band noise.

Installation Best Practices

1. ​​Polarization Alignment​​: Match the antenna’s ​​±45° slant polarization​​ with the access point/router to avoid 3–5dB signal loss.
2. ​​Mounting Height​​: Install ​​≥20 feet above ground​​ to clear obstructions and maximize line-of-sight for both bands.
3. ​​Grounding​​: Use ​​Cisco AIR-ACC-GBLK-1530= grounding kits​​ to protect against lightning-induced surges.

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Practical Perspective

Deploying this antenna for a rural utility company’s SCADA network, it provided uninterrupted connectivity during fiber outages by leveraging LTE failover—something standalone Wi-Fi antennas couldn’t achieve. While some argue modular setups offer flexibility, the ​​ANT-5-5G4G1-O=​​ demonstrates that convergence reduces complexity without sacrificing performance. In hybrid deployments, its dual-band efficiency isn’t just convenient—it’s a strategic advantage that generic antennas can’t replicate.