MIMO antenna category guide
MIMO Antennas for Outdoor WiFi and Cellular Networks
These are infrastructure-grade outdoor MIMO antennas for WiFi (2.4/5 GHz) and cellular (LTE / 5G sub-6) networks — 2×2 and 4×4, omni and panel, N-type and 7/16 DIN, all pole-mount. They are built for access points, base stations and DAS, not consumer routers, and we build to spec for OEM programs.
Streams
Decide 4×4 or 2×2 first
Match the antenna to the radio’s port count. A 4×4 MIMO antenna feeds four-port APs and radios for maximum spatial multiplexing; a 2×2 MIMO antenna covers two-stream links and tighter budgets.
Pattern & band
Then pattern, band, connector
Omni for area coverage, panel for sector gain. Confirm the band (2.4/5 GHz WiFi or sub-6 cellular), the connector (N-type or 7/16 DIN), and pole mounting.
Product path
Go straight to the models
Skip the catalog search. The model grid below maps each MIMO antenna to its band, stream count, pattern and connector.
Choose the right MIMO antenna
Most MIMO antenna decisions come down to four constraints: stream count, radiation pattern, frequency band and connector. Settle those first, then open the matching products instead of scrolling the whole catalog.
Four streams
4×4 MIMO antennas
Four ports for four-stream APs, sector radios and multi-band cellular. GL-DY2458S46517 (panel) and GL-DY2458V2H2812 (omni) cover 2.4/5 GHz; GL-DY1727S46513 covers 1710–2700 MHz for cellular and DAS.
See 4×4 modelsTwo streams
2×2 MIMO antennas
Two streams where port count or cost is constrained. GL-DY2458V2810 is a 2.4/5 GHz omni; GL-DY2400VH12 handles 2.3–2.4 GHz.
See 2×2 modelsPattern
Omni or panel
An omnidirectional MIMO antenna covers a full area; a directional MIMO antenna or MIMO panel antenna concentrates gain on a sector and rejects off-axis interference.
Compare antenna patternsOEM
OEM and custom
Need a different band split, connector or pattern? Send the spec and we build the MIMO antenna to match the deployment.
Start an RFQWhat is a MIMO antenna?
A MIMO (multiple-input, multiple-output) antenna carries several independent RF streams over the same channel through separate, decorrelated radiating elements. More streams mean more throughput and steadier links in multipath, which is why WiFi access points and sub-6 radios run 2×2 and 4×4. For the underlying theory, read What Is a 5G MIMO Antenna? and Understanding MIMO and Beamforming in 5G Antennas.
How to choose: streams, pattern, band, connector
| Decision | What it drives | Range on this site |
|---|---|---|
| Stream count | Throughput and match to radio ports | 2×2 and 4×4 |
| Pattern | Coverage shape and interference rejection | Omnidirectional and panel / directional |
| Band | WiFi, cellular or higher-band use | 2.4/5 GHz, 2.3 GHz, 1710–2700 MHz, 6200–8300 MHz |
| Connector | Power handling and integration | N-type (N-K), 7/16 DIN, SMA-K |
| Mounting | Install method on site | Pole-mount across the line |
MIMO antenna applications
WiFi access points & mesh
High-density 2.4/5 GHz AP coverage and mesh backhaul using 2×2 and 4×4 dual-band MIMO.
LTE & 5G sub-6 infrastructure
Base-station and small-cell coverage on cellular bands. See the 1710–2700 MHz 4×4 unit and our external LTE/5G MIMO guide.
DAS & in-building
Distributed antenna systems and in-building coverage on cellular bands with 7/16 DIN. Background in the DAS antenna guide.
Industrial & IoT
A rugged external MIMO antenna on a mast for private LTE, monitoring and IoT gateways. See 5G IoT antenna solutions.
MIMO antenna models
A selection of outdoor MIMO antennas across 2×2 and 4×4, omni and panel, WiFi and cellular. Open any model for full specs, or browse the complete category.
GL-DY2458S46517
2400–2500 / 5150–5850 MHz · 4×4 panel · 4×N-K · pole-mount
GL-DY2458V2H2812
2400–2500 / 5150–5850 MHz · 4×4 omni · 4×N-K · pole-mount
GL-DY2458V48
2400–2500 / 5150–5850 MHz · 4×4 · 4×N-K · pole-mount
GL-DY2458V2810
2400–2500 / 5150–5850 MHz · 2×2 omni · 2×N-K · pole-mount
GL-DY2400VH12
2300–2400 MHz · 2×2 omni · 2×N-K · pole-mount
GL-DY1727S46513
1710–2700 MHz · 4×4 · 4×7/16 DIN · pole-mount (cellular / DAS)
GL-6283H-3
6200–6800 / 7700–8300 MHz · SMA-K · higher-band option
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FAQ
4×4 or 2×2 — which do I need?
Match the antenna ports to the radio. Four-port APs and radios want 4×4; two-port links or tighter budgets use 2×2.
Omni or panel?
Omni for even area coverage; panel or directional when you need gain on one sector and rejection of interference from other directions.
Are these for home 5G routers?
No. These are outdoor, infrastructure-grade MIMO antennas with N-type or 7/16 DIN and pole mounting, for AP, base-station and DAS builds.
Can you do OEM and custom?
Yes. Send the band plan, stream count, pattern, connector and mounting, and we build the MIMO antenna to spec.
Need a MIMO antenna shortlist?
Send the bands, application, stream count, connector, mounting and quantity. Rftech can return a recommended model or a custom build and an RFQ.
