OMNI-0496 Marine & Coastal Dual-Band Wi-Fi Antenna
The Poynting OMNI-0496 is an omnidirectional Wi-Fi antenna designed for yachts, boats and coastal facilities. It operates in the 2.4 GHz and 4.9–7.2 GHz bands, provides 10 dBi gain at 5 GHz, and its IP68 marine-grade housing resists salt water and UV.
What Is the Poynting OMNI-0496?
The Poynting OMNI-0496 is a single-port (SISO), high-gain marine antenna developed for Wi-Fi connectivity at sea and on the coast. It works both with older 2.4 GHz devices and with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 networks using the 5 and 6 GHz bands.
The antenna provides 7 dBi gain at 2.4 GHz and 10 dBi at 5 GHz. The high gain concentrates radiation in the horizontal plane, allowing connection to the marina access point or the shore network from a greater distance. The antenna also covers 3.3–4.2 GHz with up to 8 dBi gain; this range includes the 3.5 GHz (n78) 5G band.
- Dual-band Wi-Fi: 2400–2500 MHz and 4900–7200 MHz
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/be compatible
- 7 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 10 dBi at 5 GHz; 360° omnidirectional coverage
- IP68 marine-grade housing: salt-spray and UV protected, flame retardant
- 1-inch marine standard mount; optional 316 stainless steel brackets
- N-type (female) connector; cable selected as required
Wi-Fi in the marina: The router on board can connect to the marina or harbor Wi-Fi network through an external antenna and distribute that connection inside the boat. Compared with router antennas inside the hull, a high-gain antenna mounted high up outside significantly increases link distance and speed.
Poynting OMNI-0496 Applications
Used wherever Wi-Fi coverage needs to be extended in the marine environment or a reliable connection to a shore network is required.
Yachts
Guest Wi-Fi on deck and around the yacht.
Marina connection
Connecting the boat to the marina Wi-Fi network.
Ferries
Passenger Wi-Fi and pier connection.
Harbor and coast
Outdoor Wi-Fi access points.
IoT and M2M
Sensor, camera and telemetry links.
For mounting location and bracket selection: Marine antenna installation · Other models: Poynting marine Wi-Fi antennas
Poynting OMNI-0496 Specifications
| Frequency | 2400–2500 MHz, 3300–4200 MHz, 4900–7200 MHz |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2.4 GHz: 7 dBi · 3.3–4.2 GHz: up to 8 dBi · 5 GHz: 10 dBi |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, 7) |
| Cellular | 5G n48, n77, n78 |
| MIMO | SISO, 1 port |
| Polarization | Linear |
| Radiation | Omnidirectional, 360° |
| Connector | N-type (female) |
| Cable | None, selected separately |
| Protection | IP68, salt-spray and UV protected, flame retardant |
| Temperature | −40 °C to +80 °C |
| Mounting | Pole, wall and marine (1-inch marine standard) |
| Package | 580 × 95 × 95 mm, 1.3 kg |
Order code and accessories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A-OMNI-0496-V2-01 | OMNI-0496, white, N-type (female) |
| BRKT-37 / 38 / 39 | Optional 316 stainless steel mounting brackets |
Coaxial cable loss is high at 5 and 6 GHz. Keep the cable as short as possible or place the access point close to the antenna.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Poynting OMNI-0496
Can the OMNI-0496 be used with a 4G/5G router?
No, this antenna is designed for Wi-Fi. Although it covers 3.3–4.2 GHz, it does not cover 4G or the low 5G bands. For cellular connectivity at sea, the OMNI-0493 or the 2×2 MIMO OMNI-0402 is suitable.
What is needed for Wi-Fi MIMO?
The OMNI-0496 has a single port. Access points using 2×2 or 4×4 MIMO need more than one antenna; for a multi-port solution in a single housing, we recommend the Poynting OMNI-498 (2×2) and OMNI-494 (4×4).
Should I use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz?
2.4 GHz propagates better over long distances and around obstacles. At short range and in crowded marinas, 5 and 6 GHz offer higher speeds and less interference. The OMNI-0496 covers both bands with a single antenna.
How does it connect to the access point?
The antenna comes with an N-type (female) connector. The device side is usually RP-SMA or N-type; use a matching, low-loss cable that is as short as possible.
Where should I mount the antenna on the boat?
Mount it as high as possible on the superstructure, outside the radar beam and away from VHF antennas. Keeping it away from metal masts and surfaces preserves the radiation pattern.
Contact BağLAN about the OMNI-0496
BağLAN is the official Poynting distributor for Turkey. Tell us about your boat, access point model and coverage goal, and we will choose the right antenna, bracket and cable together: bilgi@baglan.com.tr · +90 212 358 59 09