Mimosa N5-X12 Modular Antenna Horn (N5-X12)

The Mimosa N5‑X12 is a precision-engineered, modular horn antenna designed to seamlessly pair with C5x and C6x wireless client radios, delivering robust performance across both point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PTMP) deployments. Operating across a wide 4.9–6.4 GHz frequency band, this 12 dBi horn antenna enhances network design flexibility by offering select-for-purpose gain in harsh RF environments. Its compatibility with Mimosa’s twist-on antenna system makes it effortlessly upgradeable—users can increase gain as requirements evolve by simply twisting on antennas with higher dBi, all without changing the base radio.

Structurally, the N5‑X12 is built to thrive in challenging outdoor settings. Encased in a rugged IP67-rated aluminum housing, it resists dust, moisture, and temperature extremes from –40 °C to +55 °C. It is also engineered for mechanical resilience, supporting wind speeds up to 200 km/h. Its compact form factor—76 mm in diameter and 67 mm depth—ensures it is lightweight and easy to install on poles or towers without requiring heavy-duty mounting support. The antenna’s dual-slant 45° polarization and 38° beamwidth provide an ideal balance between coverage and interference rejection, while front-to-back and front-to-side ratios of 29 dB and 27 dB, respectively, minimize RF noise and improve link clarity.

Performance-wise, the N5‑X12 enables client radios to deliver dependable connection speeds of up to 700 Mbps IP in PTP mode and up to 500 Mbps IP in PTMP mode (with feature keys enabled). Key to this performance is Mimosa’s SRS GPS synchronization, which allows multiple C5x deployments to operate on the same channel without interference, maximizing spectral efficiency. The device fully supports 2×2 MIMO with OFDM and modulation up to 256-QAM, ensuring high-quality reception with dynamic channel bandwidth options (20/40/80 MHz) adaptable to network requirements.

Security and network management are comprehensive: the antenna inherits the C5x’s support for 128-bit AES encryption, WPA2 Personal and Enterprise protocols, and RADIUS authentication, ensuring secure and reliable communications. Management tools include HTTPS web UI, SNMP, Syslog, and support for Mimosa Cloud, enabling remote monitoring, spectrum analysis, and firmware updates—facilitating proactive network maintenance and optimization.

In summary, the Mimosa N5‑X12 is a cleverly designed antenna solution that combines rugged outdoor build, modular flexibility, RF precision, and full feature integration. It allows operators to start deployments with an entry-level antenna and upgrade seamlessly over time. With best-in-class interference rejection and easy installation, the N5‑X12 is ideal for service providers and network planners aiming for high-performance wireless broadband in challenging environments.