How to install 5G external antennas on Deco X80-5G and Deco X50-5G
When You Set Up
Updated 09-30-2024 03:26:01 AM89557
This Article Applies to:
Deco X80-5G
Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product.
NOTE: Make sure you have installed two external antennas to ensure that Deco's LTE/5G network works properly.
When working in 4G/5G Router mode, you can install 5G external antennas (not included in the product package) manually to strengthen the 5G signals of your Deco.
Before You Start
Make sure your antennas support the working frequency and band.
Frequency
Band
Deco X80-5G
2496MHz~2690MHz & 3300MHz~4200 MHz
N41/N77/N78
Deco X50-5G
700MHz~2690MHz & 3300MHz~4200MHz
N1/N3/N5/N7/N8/N20/N28/N38/N40/N41/N77/N78
Make sure your antennas connector type is correct. (Deco X80-5G: SMA Male; Deco X50-5G:RP-SMA.)
Make sure your Deco is working at 4G/5G Router Mode. If not, open the Deco app and go to More > Advanced > Operation Mode to switch the mode.
Follow the steps below to install your external antennas:
1. Remove the antenna cover on the back of your Deco X80-5G/Deco X50-5G.
2. Connect your 5G external antennas to the antennas ports.
Note: The image of antennas is for reference only and may differ from actual products. We cannot guarantee the performance while using any third-party 5G external antennas.
Deco X80-5G
Deco X50-5G
3. Open the Deco app, go to More > External Antennas and enable External Antennas. When enabled, the external antennas will replace part of the internal antennas.
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