Poynting Puck and Mimo (1 Viewer)

[RichardB]

Hi all. I have a Poynting Puck on my van but not sure if it makes Much difference.
other than cost and shape does anyone know what the main differences are between a puck and a mimo
Thanks

 

[TheBig1]

the puck IS a MiMo dual antenae. as in there are 2 aerials inside the puck with 2 wires to the router. Ihave used one on a huawei 5577 and it works well. Now use it on a huawei B535 and it increases from 2 to 5 bars, with and without the aerials

 

[MisterB]

MIMO is effectively a radio antenna technology as it uses multiple antennas at the transmitter and receiver to enable a variety of signal paths to carry the data, choosing separate paths for each antenna to enable multiple signal paths to be used.

- taken from the Net, not my less than extensive knowledge .....

apparently a poynting puck also uses MiMO technology

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[TheBig1]

it stands for Multi In Multi Out. Basically 2 different frequencies to give a far better signal. The higher you can get it, the better the signal it pulls in and transmits

 

[Lenny HB]

As said th Puck is a MMIO but it's nowhere as good as the larger MIMO.
the Puck has no or very little gain in the 800mhz bandwidth which means it can be useless in rural areas. It's fine in urban areas where the transmissions are in the 1.8 & 2.7 ghz bandwidth but rural often use the 800mhz bandwidth as the signal travels further.

 

[RichardB]

I am away this weekend in a rural area with low EE and 3 signal. If it doesn’t make a difference the I will probably swap for the bigger one. Does anyone know how easy it is to install? For the puck I just drilled a 22mm hole and fixed it on - will the bigger one need a different size hole? Thanks

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[Lenny HB]

I am away this weekend in a rural area with low EE and 3 signal. If it doesn’t make a difference the I will probably swap for the bigger one. Does anyone know how easy it is to install? For the puck I just drilled a 22mm hole and fixed it on - will the bigger one need a different size hole? Thanks

Same size hole, on mine I removed the sticky pad and fixed it with Sikaflex.

 

[RichardB]

Same size hole, on mine I removed the sticky pad and fixed it with Sikaflex.

Thanks - did the same with the puck so hope I can get the Sikaflex off!

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

Are these the antennas being compared above?

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[Gellyneck]

Think it's more likely to be this one.

Solwise - Poynting 2 IN 1 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTI FREQUENCY ANTENNA 410MHZ-470MHZ, 690MHZ-960MHZ, 1710MHZ–2700MHZ & 3400MHZ-3800MHZ MAX GAIN: 5.8 DBI - A-MIMO-0003-V2-12 / MIMO-3-V2-12 | Solwise Ltd

www.solwise.co.uk

 

[RichardB]

Think it's more likely to be this one.

Solwise - Poynting 2 IN 1 HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTI FREQUENCY ANTENNA 410MHZ-470MHZ, 690MHZ-960MHZ, 1710MHZ–2700MHZ & 3400MHZ-3800MHZ MAX GAIN: 5.8 DBI - A-MIMO-0003-V2-12 / MIMO-3-V2-12 | Solwise Ltd

www.solwise.co.uk

Yes that’s the one I will get if the puck doesn’t work this weekend.

 

[Gellyneck]

Same size hole, on mine I removed the sticky pad and fixed it with Sikaflex.

Does the bigger MiMo require a metal ground plate under it? If so, any idea what size?

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[TCG]

Yes that’s the one I will get if the puck doesn’t work this weekend.

Do you need a metal roof with this one - gelly neck beat me to it

 

[Lenny HB]

Does the bigger MiMo require a metal ground plate under it? If so, any idea what size?

No, not needed.

 

[Sasbo]

Can confirm what Lenny HB says, as I fitted the larger one to my coachbuilt a couple of weeks ago.

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[olley]

Is there any point in getting the one with GPS?

 

[Sasbo]

It will give a strong stable good signal when connected to a head unit with GPS, or separate GPS with an external antenna connection.

Only downside is having to find a way to route the GPS cable from the antenna to the head unit, which possibly will require an extension lead.

 

[Lenny HB]

Is there any point in getting the one with GPS?

Depends on your van our Hymer has a GPS aerial as standard.

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[TCG]

What router would you guys recommend with the

Poynting 2 IN 1​

 

[RichardB]

What router would you guys recommend with the

Poynting 2 IN 1​

I use a Netgear 810 with mine