This magnetic mount antenna is bundled with the specific adapter cable needed for the Sierra Wireless 250U. When adding this antenna to your shopping cart the correct adapter will be added as well, along with a tip sheet. The adapter added with this antenna plugs into the antenna port on your modem/phone (not sure where your device's antenna port is? See Where is My Antenna Port?). THE NECESSARY ADAPTER CABLE TO CONNECT TO YOUR Sierra Wireless 250U IS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR SHOPPING CART WHEN YOU ADD THIS ANTENNA.
Fast Facts about this Product:
- This antenna is best for: Car/truck users looking for an easy-to-use 3G or LTE antenna.
- Compatibility: 700-800 / 824-894 / 880-960 / 1850-1990 / 2110-2170mhz frequencies - 1xRTT (Sprint/Verizon 2G), EVDO/EVDO Rev-A (Sprint/Verizon 3G), LTE (Verizon 4G), EDGE (AT&T/T-Mobile 2G), HSPA (AT&T 3G), HSPA+ (AT&T "4G"), T-Mobile 3G and 4G only where 1900mhz or 2100mhz are being used (T-Mobile also uses the 1700mhz band in some areas; this antenna will NOT help in those cases). Does NOT work for Sprint 4G WiMAX.
- Height: 12" tall.
- Cable: 10' RG174 attached to antenna; 5' extension available (sold separately).
- Ground Plane: This antenna MUST be attached to a metal surface in order to function! An 8"+ diameter ground plane is recommended (the roof of a car/truck is perfect); a Suction Cup Window Mount is available for using the Mag Mount antenna indoors or where a metal ground plane is not available.
- Weatherproof? Yes, this antenna can be used outdoors and is made for use on a vehicle's metal/magnetic rooftop.
- Mounting Requirements: This antenna MUST be attached to a metal surface but does not require permanent mounting (i.e., no drilling, screwing, hardware, etc is required). A Suction Cup Window Mount is available for using the Mag Mount antenna indoors or where a metal ground plane is not available.
- Portability: The Magnetic Mount antenna is portable but does require a metal ground plane to function. You must attach the antenna to either an 8"+ metal ground plane or the Suction Cup Window Mount, reducing its flexibility slightly.
Do a site survey before buying this product! Before buying any signal boosting equipment for a fixed location (i.e. non-mobile applications), we strongly recommend doing a site survey first to determine whether an antenna/amplifier will help your signal and performance. This simple testing will help you determine what you need and save you the money and hassle of buying the wrong equipment! Start here: Will an Antenna/Amplifier Help Me?
The below picture shows where you'll connect the adapter cable from the antenna to your Sierra Wireless 250U: