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mshimek · 08-01-2002

Selection of antenna type is subject to many variables. One might select a panel antenna due to it's mounting characteristics and physical appearance, such as a long hallway in a building or on the side of a building. One might select a yagi for it's wide beamwith, using it in a campus setting were you might want to "spray" your signal on a distant buiding or group of users in a distant building, but mounted out of sight on the roof. A panel antenna might be good for this also. Dish, Grid, and Parabolic antennas are mainly used in Point to Point bridging applications, where lots of gain is needed to a single point target. Omni antennas, are used in situations where signal is needed in an area around the location of the AP, in a campus or neighborhood internet sharing situation. There are many antennas to chose from, and each has it's place in the puzzle.

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mshimek Chile-Head Stumbler Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wi-Fi Wonderland Posts: 57	Antenna Types Selection of antenna type is subject to many variables. One might select a panel antenna due to it's mounting characteristics and physical appearance, such as a long hallway in a building or on the side of a building. One might select a yagi for it's wide beamwith, using it in a campus setting were you might want to "spray" your signal on a distant buiding or group of users in a distant building, but mounted out of sight on the roof. A panel antenna might be good for this also. Dish, Grid, and Parabolic antennas are mainly used in Point to Point bridging applications, where lots of gain is needed to a single point target. Omni antennas, are used in situations where signal is needed in an area around the location of the AP, in a campus or neighborhood internet sharing situation. There are many antennas to chose from, and each has it's place in the puzzle.