Antenna Connector Types

There are various types of antenna connectors that are present at one end of the indoor and outdoor antennas. The antenna connectors are used to connect the antenna to the connector on an access point.

There are various types of antenna connectors, some of which are shown in the following images:

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Reverse polarity (RP)-SMA jack type antenna connector
Reverse polarity SMA jack type antenna connector. The antenna connector threads are on the outside shell.

The reverse polarity jack type antenna connector has a center pin and the connector threads are outside the connector shell.

The following antenna connectors are used with indoor access points:

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RP-SMA plug antenna connector
Reverse polarity SMA plug type antenna connector. The antenna connector threds are on the inside shell of the antenna.

The reverse polarity plug type connector has a hollow center socket and the connector threads are inside the connector shell.

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N-type standard plug connector
N-type standard plug connector.

The small N-type connectors are used during indoor installations and larger connectors are used for outdoor installations.