1. What is an omnidirectional antenna?

Type of antenna which receives or transmits signals in all directions along one plane with equal strength. Thank to that you can recive signal from whenever you are in particular area. Omnidirectioanl antenna radiation pattern:

IPXY is an Ingress Protection Rating, which defines protection levels of certain product. X from 0-6 defines security level from penetration of solids. Y from 0-9 defines security level from water.

3. Why placing router and antenna in one enclosure is better?

The biggest benefit of router and antenna being next to each other is the reduction of cable used to connect the elements. Reducing the cable length reduces its loss, which has high impact on signal quality.

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Antenna QuSpot for Teltonika RUT951 POE+

P/n: A951PS

Integrated multi-band LTE omni antennas + WiFi omni antennas + place to install Teltonika RUT951 PoE+ (All-in-one)

QuSpot for Teltonika RUT951 PoE+ router features integrated omni-directional LTE and Wi-Fi antennas, an internal mounting system for the router, and a bracket for pole or wall installation. To fully utilize the router’s capabilities, it includes four RJ45 ports:

1x PoE IN 802.3af/at
3x PoE OUT 802.3af/at; 30W max per port; 90W total

It also comes equipped with a DC connector, supporting power input from a 9–57V DC source.

This all-in-one, versatile solution is ideal for a wide range of security applications. In addition to powering CCTV cameras, it can support various other PoE-enabled devices such as sensors, sirens, panic buttons, and more. QuSpot simplifies advanced security deployments with a compact, integrated design.