Which antenna do I use with my LTE Router? Omni vs Directional Antenna September 19, 2018 - The choice of omni-directional and directional antenna is not always simple. We will try to explain the key differences experienced by using a uni-directional (aka ‘directional’) antenna vs. an omni-directional (aka ‘omni’) antenna. The essence is that a directional antenna focuses its gain (reception) in one direction and reduces the gain (reception) in the other… Read More 
Access Point R115 each – South Africa Only September 12, 2018 - Cover every corner with our Range Extender or Access Point (AP). With a LAN, WAN and a USB port, it can be used as a: Wi-Fi Router Range Extender Access Point R115 each. Buy a bundle of 10 for R1 000. While stocks last. Prices include VAT. Call our Cape Town or Samrand offices at 012… Read More 
From the UK to Japan – Dan & Dave’s Adventure August 28, 2018 - In our previous newsletter, we mentioned this exciting adventure where Dan and Dave will be driving a Toyota Yaris from the UK to Japan. They are driving from their hometown of Chatteris in Cambridgeshire to the capital of Japan, Tokyo. The drive will take them through 20 countries across 12,500 miles on some of the… Read More 
Welcome to the Poynting family! – Bianca Meyer August 28, 2018 - Bianca Meyer – Group Creditor’s Clerk, Poynting Antennas I am married with two little miracles – my boy who is 22 months old and my little girl is 9 months old. I believe in learning every day and the more you learn, the more you know and in turn, the more valuable you are. I am… Read More 
Making Wireless Happen… Underground August 23, 2018 - Poynting has a complete WiFi and cellular range of antennas which are supplied locally and internationally. Of particular interest, is the circular polarised helical antenna range used in mines and tunnels called MinePoynt antennas. These antennas are specifically designed for mines and tunnels, as the circular polarisation has proved to significantly enhance RF propagation abilities… Read More 
Welcome to the Poynting family! – Louis Mgqamqo August 22, 2018 - My name is Louis Vuyo Mgqamqo, I am 37 years of age, and I live in Centurion with my wife Lucia. I grew up and studied in Mafikeng, then moved to Grahamstown where I left Rhodes University as a Social Sciences graduate. I started my career in ICT over ten years ago as project manager… Read More 
Poynting’s Marine Antenna Range August 22, 2018 - Poynting offers a range of antennas that are designed specifically for marine environments where performance, quality, styling and weather protection is critical. This range of antennas is aimed at various types of marine applications, from superyachts, commercial vessels, (river-) cruise ships, private yachts, towing-vessels and speedboats. These antennas can also be used in other applications… Read More -
VIDEO: What is LTE Advanced and LTE+? July 19, 2018 - What is LTE-A, (LTE-Advanced) and LTE+. A short video by Dr Andre Fourie explaining what these are and why you need a BROADBAND MiMo antenna to get the full benefit of using these technologies. More on our Broadband MIMO antennas here: http://poynting.tech/product-category/lte/ Some LTE-Advanced enabled devices (from the FLOW website): Vendor Model Form Factor Apple iPhone… Read More 
Can Poynting Antennas be painted? July 11, 2018 - People sometimes want to paint antennas to camouflage them. Our antennas can be painted as long as you paint it with a paint that contains no metal. Latex paints should work well as do most common spray paints that adhere to plastic. Most paints won’t stick very well to the plastic but once the paint… Read More 
I have a weak signal in the area I live and want to increase signal strength to improve download speeds. What antenna should I use? July 11, 2018 - To find the best solution to increase throughput and signal speed with an antenna several dimensions should be considered. Indoor / outdoor: If you can mount it, a suitable outdoor antenna can deliver much better performance Directional (panel, LPDA) or omnidirectional antenna: If you are in a remote area where the direction of the next… Read More 
How does a high gain 3G/LTE antenna work? July 11, 2018 - Provided that you are within the 3G/LTE signal range a suitable antenna will provide you with higher data rates as your signal to noise ratio is increased, thus a better transfer rate can be achieved. A high gain antenna mounted outside in a fixed position aligned with the relevant base station will give you best… Read More 
What is the benefit of moving an antenna to the outside of a house/building? July 11, 2018 - The antenna offers the opportunity to receive the signal from an outdoor environment which is not prone to the multi-path fading experienced in an indoor environment. There is a 10-20 dB advantage when receiving the signal in an outdoor open space environment as compared to a cluttered indoors. This together with the antenna gain provides… Read More 
Is it difficult to install the antenna? July 11, 2018 - Most of the antennas manufactured by Poynting are shipped with a connector or bracket that allows you to fasten the antenna to a wall – by drilling holes and fixing the connector to the antenna and the wall or by fitting it to a pole, with a U-clamp that connects around the pole. More information… Read More 
Does the antenna improve the speed of my connection? July 11, 2018 - There are a multitude of websites and online measurement tools that can track the speed of your connection. Test the speed before installing the antenna and then again after you have connected to the new antenna. That way you will be able to calculate the improvement in connectivity speeds that your antenna has given you.
How do I connect my antenna to my modem or the router? July 11, 2018 - Most routers and some modems have an antenna connector. You will use a so-called pigtail connector to connect your antenna with the router. If you use a USB modem or something similar that does not have an antenna coupling, you can use a special adapter. Have a look at the Adapter section of the website… Read More 
Should I keep my antenna inside or outside the house/building? July 11, 2018 - With walls and a lot of clutter inside the house, you would be better served to place the antenna outside of the house. By some calculations your gain in placing the antenna outside the house can be up to 20 dB.
What does a high gain 3G or LTE antenna do? July 11, 2018 - A good high gain mobile antenna will improve the signal to noise ratio, which will help you to get better data rates than was previously possible. Keep in mind that your signal strength is also influenced by other factors, such as the walls and other buildings between you and the signal source, the length and… Read More 
I would like to choose an antenna to improve my signal strength and download speeds. What antenna should I use? July 11, 2018 - Your local antenna supplier will be able to assist you, but consider the following when choosing your Poynting antenna: If you have a very poor signal in a rural area of far from a base station and you are able to mount the antenna outside, choose a directional antenna that operates in the correct frequencies.… Read More 
3G/LTE antennas and your health. Are there any influences? July 11, 2018 - There is always debate on if and how which type of electromagnetic fields are influencing the health condition of humans. So far, there is no scientific evidence that the frequencies and signal strengths typically used in 3G/LTE have any negative influence. With respect to using an antenna even to the contrary: an antenna is a… Read More 
Do our antennas require power or lightning protection? July 11, 2018 - Our antennas do not contain active electronics that require power and are not susceptible or vulnerable to typical lightning damage. Simply attach the connector at the end of the cable to the router and the antenna is ready for use. Lightning protection can be added at an additional cost, often far exceeding the cost of… Read More 
My Service Provider map shows that I am outside of their 4G/LTE coverage map. Will an external antenna help me to get the service? What will the gain be? What happens if it does not work? July 11, 2018 - From past experience with many happy clients and successful installations, we can confidently say that mounting a permanently fixed outdoor external antenna solves most problems. The question of antenna gain is not always well understood as atmospheric conditions such as rain and heat, time of day and number of users, proximity to the metal structures… Read More 
I run a small office of 25 people and want to improve our internet connectivity? July 11, 2018 - A fixed external antenna installed outdoors, connected via a cable to an indoor 3G/4G router will provide excellent indoor Wi-Fi performance. In a typical 3G/4G LTE installation the router shall allow up to 32 users to simultaneously connect to the internet via a single sim card inserted into the router.
I do not have line of sight to the tower. Is this necessary? July 11, 2018 - No. Line of sight (LOS) is always desirable but not a critical requirement to establishing good performance. Using a fixed outdoor Poynting antenna improves performance and reliability for 3G/4G LTE even though line of site is not available. Check your service provider’s coverage map, to see if you fall within the coverage area. If you… Read More 
Are LTE antennas backward compatible with different GSM network protocols such as 3G? July 11, 2018 - Yes, all our antennas are backwards compatible with 4G, 3G, 2G (edge) and GPRS protocols. Some models even cover the ISM or unlicensed bands used by Wi-Fi.
What is the maximum length of cable we recommend with our antennas? July 11, 2018 - The maximum extension that may be added to the standard length of cable supplied with an antenna is 10 meters. Extensions are available in standard lengths of 5 and 10 meters. Longer extensions are possible but such an extension must be installed by a qualified technician. A shorter cable has less losses and therefore is… Read More 
I am using a MiFi device in my home but struggling with poor speed and Wi-Fi coverage. Can you suggest a better solution? July 11, 2018 - A slow connection directly influences your online experience. Generally the outdoor signal is about -20db stronger than the signal indoors. Indoor performance is therefore greatly compromised. By mounting a fixed external antenna and coupling it via the cable to the 3G/4G device, performance will be greatly improved. This is done by attaching the antenna cable… Read More 
I need a booster for my cell phone and internet, how do I improve my signal? July 11, 2018 - Improving performance for voice and data require different approaches and needs to be addressed separately and independently. Boosting data: A fixed external antenna installed outdoors, connected via a cable to an indoor 3G/4G router, Mi-Fi device or dongle will provide excellent Wi-Fi performance indoors. In a typical 3G/4G LTE installation the router shall allow up… Read More 
I need to extend the Wi-Fi range in my house, please help! July 11, 2018 - Extending the range of Wi-Fi coverage in a house can be done in two ways: Firstly by plugging in a range extender at more or less the place where the wi-fi signal disappears. The benefit of a range extender is that it does not require any cabling but it does have a drawback in that… Read More - How can I use your antenna to give me a voice phone signal in an area? July 11, 2018 - Our solution works through induction and is therefore a passive solution, not a broadcast solution. The passive solution requires a cable to be attached to the phone whilst a broadcast solution requires a repeater which can only be supplied by your cellular service provider. A repeater id expensive and getting approval for an installation is… Read More
Poynting’s MinePoynt antennas makes wireless work underground July 5, 2018 - Poynting has a complete WiFi and cellular range of antennas which are supplied locally and internationally. Of particular interest, is the circular polarised helical antenna range used in mines and tunnels called MinePoynt antennas These antennas are specifically designed for mines and tunnels, as the circular polarisation has proved to significantly enhances RF propagation abilities… Read More 
The world´s first fully electric powered tourist boat uses Poynting OMNI 0291 antenna July 5, 2018 - Norway is proud to launch the first fully electric tourist boat which will explore the beautiful Fjords. The carbon fibre construction is propelled soundlessly forwards by two electrical permanent magnet motors, each with 450 kW, and the boat can carry up to 400 passengers, travelling between Flåm and Gudvangen five times each day. This really… Read More 
Poynting chosen to be part of world land speed record attempt June 13, 2018 - South African wireless antenna specialist Poynting is embarking on a breakthrough new engineering adventure that will make global news. The growing company, South Africa’s largest wireless antenna producer, has been selected to design and build antennas for the iconic BLOODHOUND SCC, the ultimate supersonic car that will attempt to beat the current world land speed… Read More 
Poynting provides Wi-Fi to the passengers onboard the MS Möhnesee in the North Rhine “Westphalian Sea” resolves marginal rural telecommunication February 2, 2018 - Introduction The MS Möhnesee provides ferry and tourism services for passengers across the “Westphalian Sea” in North Rhine, Germany. Modern tourists demand Wi-Fi internet services to share their experiences on Social Media and to remain connected with the outside world. Providing tourists with this service is becoming an expectation which enhances their experience and customer… Read More 
Poynting makes headline news on BBC World due to the innovative and professional nature of the company. January 23, 2018 - Positive thinking, great minds and thinking out of the box has made this company stand out from many others. An honest approach to business has been welcomed globally by all its partners and customers. Poynting is proud to share this BBC World TV link with you.
Touring book author relies on his Poynting Antenna to improve marginal reception while on tour in his motorhome January 10, 2018 - The Challenge Touring across Europe in his motorhome, author John Laidler depends on a reliable cellular internet connection. John uses the internet to research the places he is visiting He also needs to upload his many photos he takes to illustrate within his books. Using a MiFi device generally gave good performance, but getting a… Read More 
Professional Engineers concerned about misleading specifications by copy cats November 10, 2017 - Poynting, a company specialising is antenna design and manufacturing in South Africa, has seen many sub-standard antennas being sold to the public. The public is enticed by the appealingly similar or better specifications when compared to the reputable brands, but at much lower prices.Dr. Fourie, who is the chief innovations officer and chairman at Poynting… Read More 
Norwegian air ambulance uses South African Poynting antenna November 10, 2017 - The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation is the largest ideal membership organization with nearly 700,000 members. The goal is to save lives by strengthening air ambulance service throughout Norway. This is done through thorough research, development and cooperation with other emergency services. One of the main challenges are the weather patterns in secluded areas. In the… Read More 
Poynting Group announces new Industrial WiFi Antenna Range November 10, 2017 - Poynting announces the release of their new Industrial Wi-Fi and WiMax antenna range. These dual frequency antenna products were specifically designed for use in systems that require higher reliability in Wi-Fi transmission during crucial situations. For instance; industrial factory automation, warehouses, school & university campuses or any other cluttered RF environments. They can be used… Read More 
Poynting – the preferred choice in the international arena November 10, 2017 - Poynting’s range of LTE, IoT and M2M range of antennas has seen consistent growth, not only locally, but in international markets, being the chosen brand amongst competitors from other countries. Poynting has taken the time to find out exactly why their South African designed antennas are so popular. As specialists in innovation, design, integrated antenna… Read More 
South African antenna technology used in major European tunnel project November 10, 2017 - The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest and deepest train tunnel through the Swiss Alps, makes exclusive use of South African antenna technology from Poynting Antennas to ensure a seamless digital communication service underground over a route length of more than 57km. The R130 billion-project was completed recently and consists of two single-track tunnels connecting… Read More 
Poynting provides higher internet speeds and ‘fixed wireless’ access reliability in rural Wainui, Auckland, NZ October 11, 2017 - The Challenge Wainui is a rural area, which relies on the mobile cellular network for wireless telecommunications services as DSL/Fiber services are not available. The existing Yagi solution was slow and unreliable with vast distances between cellular towers complicating wireless connectivity. The limited cellular coverage is further impacted by patchy, fluctuating signal levels for the… Read More 
MagiCube, anti-theft battery enclosures, reduce base station energy consumption. March 22, 2017 - The MagiCube is a patented precast concrete enclosure developed by Poynting to protect base station batteries against theft. It comprises a pre-cast reinforced concrete cube capable of holding up to 28 typical 200Ahr 12V batteries. The MagiCube reinforced concrete walls, roof and floor are about 200m thick with no visible door or opening mechanism providing… Read More 
Poynting establishes its new regional head-office in Munich Germany March 22, 2017 - Poynting is a leading innovator and manufacturer of fixed wireless, LTE and CPE GSM cellular antennas and solutions for a wide range of applications ranging from telecommunication operators to residential and business users. Poynting has distribution operations in Europe, Africa and manufacturing operations in South Africa and China. Poynting has embarked on a territorial expansion… Read More 
Fixed wireless access solution from Poynting resolves marginal rural telecommunication March 22, 2017 - Challenge Mashovhela relies on Vodacom’s GSM network for wireless telecommunications services. The lodges’ geographical situation amongst the mountains of Limpopo complicates wireless access due to marginal, patchy network coverage and low signal levels in the vicinity of the lodge. Background Mashovhela Bush Lodge is situated in the remote South African bush just north of the… Read More