How to install 5G external antennas on Deco X80-5G and Deco X50-5G
NOTE: Both external antennas must be installed to ensure the Deco's LTE/5G network operates properly, providing optimal performance and stable connectivity.
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 V1 |
700MHz~2690MHz & 3300MHz~4200MHz |
N1/N3/N5/N7/N8/N20/N28/N38/N40/N41/N77/N78 |
Deco X50 5G V2 |
700MHz~2690MHz & 3300MHz~4200MHz |
N1/N3/N5/N7/N8/N20/N28/N38/N40/N41/N75/N76/N77/N78 |
- Make sure your antenna's connector type is correct. (Deco X80-5G: SMA Male; Deco X50-5G V1: RP-SMA. Deco X50 V2: SMA-F)
- Make sure your Deco is working in 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 both of your 5G external antennas to the antenna 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 V1
Deco X50-5G V2
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.
Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.
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