Your Signal Booster for Everywhere – No More Dead Zones!
Imagine you're in a remote holiday home, on a construction site, or traveling in your motorhome, and your phone only has one bar of reception. Frustrating, right? The Poynting A-ADPT-024-V2 is your secret weapon against poor mobile reception. This passive antenna adapter allows you to connect your smartphone, mobile hotspot, or USB modem to a powerful external antenna. Whether you're in rural areas, traveling in your camper, or in a temporary office – with this adapter, you can noticeably improve your device's signal quality. This way, you can reliably surf and make calls even where Others have long given up, by optimally aligning your external Antennas.
It's That Easy to Get More Out of Your Mobile Device
Wondering how it works? It's simple! The Poynting ADPT-24 consists of a flat plastic pad that you easily attach to the back of your mobile device with the included Velcro. This pad passively couples with your device's internal antenna and transmits the signal via a 50 cm long cable to a robust SMA socket. Here, you then connect your external antenna. The best part: You don't have to make any modifications to your phone or modem. Installation is child's play and done in a few seconds, so you immediately benefit from a more stable signal and potentially higher data rates.
Maximum Compatibility for Your Connectivity
The Poynting A-ADPT-024-V2 is a true all-rounder when it comes to improving your mobile reception. It is universally compatible with a variety of devices that do not have their own antenna connection. These include common smartphones, USB modems, tablets, and mobile hotspots. Thanks to its wide frequency range of 698 MHz to 2700 MHz, it supports all common mobile communication standards from 2G to 3G HSDPA and 4G 4G. This means you are well equipped to optimize your internet connection, whether you use an 4G / 5G Router or a simple modem.
What You Should Know: Performance and Limitations of the Adapter
The Poynting A-ADPT-024-V2 is a powerful helper, but it's important to understand its functionality. As a passive antenna adapter, it inherently has a connection loss (attenuation) of about 4-6 dB compared to a direct antenna connection. This means that to achieve the full benefit, you should combine it with a powerful, external antenna, ideally mounted outdoors and aimed at the nearest cell tower. Also note that the adapter operates in SISO operation (Single Input Single Output). For optimal 4G- and future 5G speeds, which often utilize MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), a device with two antenna connections and a MIMO antenna would be more advantageous. Nevertheless, this adapter offers an excellent solution for significant signal amplification for devices without a direct antenna port.
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: Universal Compatibility – Allows connection of an external antenna to devices (smartphones, USB modems, mobile hotspots, tablets) without a dedicated antenna port, significantly expanding the use of existing devices with external Antennas.
- Pro: Easy Handling and Installation – The flat plastic pad is simply attached to the back of the device (using Velcro for secure hold) and the adapter is connected to an external antenna via an SMA socket, without any modifications to the end device.
- Pro: Improved Signal Strength and Stability – Through passive coupling with the device's internal antenna and forwarding to an external booster antenna, mobile reception can be significantly improved, leading to more stable connections and potentially higher data rates, especially in weak signal areas.
- Note: Connection Loss (Attenuation) – The adapter has an inherent connection loss (attenuation) of 4-6 dB compared to a direct antenna connection. This means that the full benefit is only achieved with powerful, external Antennas, ideally positioned outdoors.
- Note: SISO Operation – The adapter supports Single Input Single Output (SISO), not Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO). For optimal 4G and 5G speeds, which often utilize MIMO, a device with two antenna connections and a MIMO antenna or two separate antennas would be more advantageous.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | Poynting |
| Model / SKU: | A-ADPT-024-V2 (ADPT-24) |
| Product Type: | Passive Antenna Adapter / Universal Modem to Antenna Adapter |
| Frequency Band 1: | 698 – 960 MHz |
| Frequency Band 2: | 1710 – 2700 MHz |
| Supported Technologies: | 2G, 3G, 4G 4G, WLAN |
| Ports: | 1 |
| SISO / MIMO: | SISO (Single Input Single Output) |
| Polarization: | Linear |
| Coaxial Cable Type: | RG 174 |
| Coaxial Cable Length: | 0.5 m (50 cm) |
| Connector Type (Adapter End): | SMA Socket (SMA female) |
| VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio): | < 3:1 over 80% of bands |
| Connection Loss (Attenuation): | 4-6 dB (compared to a direct connection) |
| Material (Pad): | Plastic |
| Color: | Black |
| Dimensions (Product): | 80 mm x 45 mm x 15 mm |
| Weight (Product): | 0.1 kg (100 g) |
| Operating Temperature: | -20°C to +50°C |
| Mounting: | Attaching/Adhering the pad to the device's rear (Velcro) |
| Certifications: | RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Country of Manufacture: | China |
| Warranty: | 24 Months |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x Poynting A-ADPT-024-V2 Universal Modem to Antenna Adapter |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does the Poynting A-ADPT-024-V2 Adapter work?
The adapter consists of a flat plastic pad with a 50 cm long cable ending in an SMA female connector. You place the pad on the back of your mobile device (e.g., cell phone, modem), where it passively couples with its internal antenna. The signal is then transmitted via the cable to an external antenna to improve your reception.
Which devices are compatible with the Poynting A-ADPT-024-V2?
The adapter is universally applicable for your mobile phones, USB modems, mobile hotspots, and tablets that do not have their own external antenna connector. It has been successfully tested with devices such as the Huawei E220 USB Datacard and iPads, so you can use it versatilely.
Can the Poynting A-ADPT-024-V2 also improve 5G signals?
The adapter supports a wide frequency range from 698 MHz to 2700 MHz, which allows you to use it with 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies. Although the frequency range partially covers 5G bands, it is primarily optimized for 2G/3G/4G and is described as a 'Broadband LTE and Wi-Fi Antenna'. For pure 5G applications, you should consider more specialized antennas.
Which antenna type can I connect with the adapter?
The adapter has an SMA female connector, to which you can connect a variety of external antennas with a suitable SMA male connector. We recommend using high-performance antennas to achieve the greatest advantage for your reception.
Is the adapter suitable for outdoor use?
The adapter itself is an internal coupler pad and cable. The external booster antenna that you connect to it should be weatherproof and can be mounted outdoors to optimally align your reception with the nearest mobile base station.
How high is the signal loss when using this passive adapter?
Compared to a direct connection to an antenna port, the connection loss (attenuation) through the passive coupler is approximately 4-6 dB. To compensate for this loss and achieve a real advantage, the use of an external high-performance antenna is crucial for you.
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