What is an Endpoint Antenna?
An 'endpoint antenna' can be described as any antenna at the 'device' end of a wide-area radio network – opposite to a base-station antenna. In the case of Amphenol Procom's latest ProShot G Endpoint antenna, the endpoint could be a vending machine, water meter, parking meter, or any device needing to communicate with the cellular network. It can also apply to PMR networks, e.g. a UHF dipole for a fixed-mobile station in the TETRA network or a VHF whip on a substation communicating with the utilities' base station antenna hubs.
An endpoint antenna typically refers to the physical device or component used to transmit or receive signals at the endpoint of a communication network. In wireless communication systems, an endpoint antenna is commonly used to refer to the antenna situated at the endpoint device, such as a Wi-Fi router, a cellular phone, or any other device that communicates wirelessly.
Endpoint antennas come in various forms, including built-in antennas within devices or external antennas that can be attached to devices. They play a crucial role in ensuring effective communication by transmitting and receiving signals between devices and the network infrastructure.
The design and characteristics of an endpoint antenna can significantly impact the performance and range of wireless communication. Factors such as antenna type, gain, polarization, and placement are important considerations in optimizing the performance of endpoint antennas for specific applications and environments.
