Frequently Asked Questions
01How much signal gain can I expect to get?
10–15 dB to the overall link budget.
02How can I have more range? Aren’t there limits on antenna power output?
Yes, there are limits. However, a FOCUS instantly repeats a signal, adding to the link budget without ever exceeding a regulatory body's maximum transmit power.
03What environments can the FOCUS operate in?
FOCUS is designed for demanding industrial environments. Its IP-rated enclosure supports operation in dusty and high-humidity conditions, with an operating temperature range of –40°C to +60°C, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor deployments.
04What Wi-Fi vendors is the FOCUS compatible with?
FOCUS works at Layer 1 (radio frequency), so it works with any Wi-Fi system—and even other wireless technologies—with zero configuration.
05What are the licensing costs?
None. The only ongoing costs are a few dollars of electricity per month.
06What frequency does the FOCUS operate in?
5 GHz, with 6 GHz operation coming soon.
07Will this also help signal from my client devices to my access points (upstream)?
Absolutely.
08How much training does my team need to use a FOCUS?
None. FOCUS is plug-and-play with no configuration required. Simply point it in the desired direction and power it on.
09What is the power draw of a single FOCUS?
4.7 Watts.
10Can a FOCUS replace a wireless access point?
Yes.