Revolutionizing Connectivity with Integrated Antenna and Router Solutions
Reliable and efficient internet connectivity is not just a convenience but a necessity. Poynting’s EPNT series of antennas is a pivotal solution designed to enhance connectivity in challenging environments, ranging from remote rural areas to bustling outdoor events and industrial sites. As a top resale partner, MCA’s CNS Team proudly offers these innovative solutions that simplify and amplify wireless communication.
The EPNT series merges high-performance antennas with a compact Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) enclosure. This integration allows the router to be housed within the antenna unit, eliminating the need for long coaxial cables that traditionally degrade signal quality. This design simplifies the installation process and enhances the overall system performance by reducing cable losses.
EPNT-1
The EPNT-1 model includes four cross-polarized antennas that optimize stability and throughput, making it ideal for regions with dense base station coverage. It supports a frequency range from 617 to 3800 MHz, suitable for LTE & 5G use, and provides a peak gain of 5 dBi. This model also integrates two omni-directional dual-band Wi-Fi antennas for 2×2 MIMO applications across 2.4 GHz and 5 to 6 GHz bands.
Constructed to endure harsh conditions, the EPNT-1 is weatherproof and waterproof with an IP65 rating, ensuring durable and reliable performance in various environments.
EPNT-2
The EPNT-2 features a robust antenna enclosure for 4G/5G routers up to 185 x 145 x 45 mm³. Incorporating Artificial Magnetic Conductor (AMC) technology, the EPNT-2 offers wideband coverage suitable for 4G and 5G implementations, ranging from 617 to 960 MHz and 1710 to 4200 MHz. It includes four cross-polarized cellular antennas, with two offering a peak gain of 11 dBi and two at 5 dBi, ideal for 4×4 MIMO or dual 2×2 MIMO setups.
Additionally, it has two omni-directional dual-band Wi-Fi antennas. The unit is built to endure harsh conditions with an IP65 weatherproof and waterproof rating, making it a durable choice for challenging deployments.
EPNT-4
The EPNT-4 is Poynting's comprehensive omni-directional CPE solution, featuring a full suite of antennas that includes 4x4 5G/LTE MIMO, 2x2 Wi-Fi MIMO, and a GPS antenna, all integrated into one unit. This model covers a wide frequency range from 617 to 4200 MHz, supporting major 5G/LTE bands with significant gain, suitable for multi-carrier aggregation applications. The Wi-Fi component supports 2.4 GHz and 5 to 7.2 GHz bands with a peak gain of 5 dBi, ensuring robust data throughput and connectivity.
Designed for durability, the EPNT-4 is built with UV-stable ASA radome material, making it saltwater resistant and suitable for harsh, corrosive environments. Additionally, it boasts an IP67 and IK10 rating, indicating high levels of weatherproofing and vandal resistance, making it ideal for challenging outdoor applications.
Advanced Technology for Superior Connectivity
Advantages of EPNT Antennas
Simplified Deployment
The EPNT series is designed for easy installation and requires minimal technical expertise. This ease of setup ensures rapid deployment, particularly in temporary setups like construction sites, festivals, and emergency response scenarios.
Enhanced Performance
EPNT antennas effectively reduce signal loss associated with long cable runs by housing the router inside the antenna. Cross-polarized antennas with 2x2 and 4x4 MIMO configurations significantly boost data throughput, ensuring stable and fast connectivity.
Versatility and Durability
The antennas are crafted to withstand severe weather conditions, with ratings up to IP67/IP65 for water and dust resistance and IK10/IK08 for impact resistance. This robust construction makes the EPNT series ideal for maritime, mining, and other harsh environmental conditions.
Cost-Effectiveness
With fewer components required for full functionality, the EPNT series reduces overall hardware needs, lowering installation and maintenance costs. This economical approach does not compromise quality or performance, making it an attractive option for various applications.
Applications and Use-Cases
The EPNT series is versatile enough to support a wide range of applications:
- Remote Work and IoT Connectivity: This is ideal for enhancing signal strength in rural areas or for IoT setups in smart agriculture and smart cities, where sensors and surveillance systems demand reliable connectivity.
- Public Safety and Temporary Events: Provides robust communication links for public safety vehicles and temporary events, where quick setup and reliable performance are critical.
- Industrial Applications: Suitable for fixed industrial sites and mobile platforms like vessels and offshore rigs, where traditional cabling solutions are impractical.
Mechanical Features
The mechanical design of the EPNT antennas emphasizes both aesthetics and functionality. Despite their sleek appearance, these antennas are built to endure extreme conditions, capable of withstanding temperatures from -40°C to +80°C and wind speeds up to 220 km/h.
Enhancing Reseller and Integrator Opportunities
For resellers and system integrators, the EPNT series offers a flexible and profitable addition to their product portfolio. Compatible with multiple router brands, these antennas facilitate bespoke solution creation that meets specific customer needs. The series enhances service offerings and allows for competitive positioning in the market with a full outdoor solution.
Poynting’s EPNT series redefines the approach to outdoor and challenging environment connectivity, offering a streamlined, durable, and high-performance solution. Whether for industrial, commercial, or emergency use, the EPNT antennas provide a reliable connectivity backbone, supporting various applications and significantly improving user experience.
As a premium partner, we are equipped to deliver these top-tier solutions, ensuring our clients have access to the best in wireless communication technology.
About MCA and Our CNS Team
MCA is one of the largest and most trusted integrators in the United States, offering world-class voice, data, and security solutions that enhance the quality, safety, and productivity of customers, operations, and lives. More than 65,000 customers trust MCA to provide carefully researched solutions for a safe, secure, and more efficient workplace.
Our Cellular Networking Solutions (CNS) team (formerly known as USAT) is made up of certified experts in designing and deploying fixed and mobile wireless data connectivity solutions for public and private enterprises nationwide - complete with implementation, training, proof of concept (POC), system auditing, and on-site RF surveying services with optional engineering maintenance contracts.
Our extensive catalog of world-class routers, gateways, and software designed for remote monitoring and management in even the harshest environments allows us to deliver a full suite of reliable technologies capped with a service-first approach.
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