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nhantenna
Apprentice
Jan 23, 2019

Nighthawk M1 + 2 external antennas

I have a Nighthawk M1 with 1 external antenna.  Anyone out there have 2 external antennas?  If yes, can you share speedtest results between 1 and 2 external antennas?  Is it double?  About the same?
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adzza's avatar
adzza
Initiate
Jan 23, 2019

Ive done this. 

 

Standard NH : 35/12

One antenna (patch): 50/18

Twin Yagi's : 120/35

 

Best of luck, 

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nhantenna
Apprentice
Jan 23, 2019

thanks adzza

 

a primary way to get speed out of this Netgear 5G evolution hotspot is multiple CA.  When I see your speeds double when you add the second external antenna i suspect this is 2 CA.  That said, if CA is NOT supported by your local cell tower, i would not expect adding a second antenna to do much speed-wise.  anyone else have thoughts on this?

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    nhantenna
    Apprentice
    Jan 23, 2019

    adzza i noticed you state "One antenna (patch)".  ie not yagi. 

     

    another data point that would be interesting would be one yagi.

     

     

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      adzza
      Initiate
      Jan 23, 2019

      I did tst with single Yagi too actually. 

       

      Single Yagi: 75/20

       

      I used high quality Yagis, not cheap eBay crap. CA is 700/1800 

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        nhantenna
        Apprentice
        Jan 23, 2019

        adzza tell me about your two yagi orientation.  are they both vertical to the ground?  one +45 degrees and one -45 degrees?  what works best for you?