Mimosa N5-X16 Modular Antenna Horn (N5-X16)

The Mimosa N5‑X16 is a robust, modular horn antenna engineered to complement C5x and C6x radios, delivering enhanced performance for extensive point‑to‑point (PTP) and point‑to‑multipoint (PTMP) wireless networks. Operating across the 4.9–6.4 GHz band, this 16 dBi antenna offers improved range and gain while remaining part of Mimosa’s flexible twist‑on accessory ecosystem. Its modular design allows users to begin with the N5™ antenna base and swap in various horn or dish add‑ons as deployment needs evolve, providing scalable performance without replacing the entire radio unit.

Crafted for durability, the N5‑X16 is built within an IP67‑rated aluminum housing that withstands extreme outdoor conditions, including environments from –40 °C to +55 °C. Engineered to endure severe weather and up to 200 km/h wind, the antenna is easy to install on poles or towers thanks to its lightweight, compact design. Its 16 dBi gain includes an approximate beamwidth of 26°, with dual‑slant 45° polarization and excellent front‑to‑back isolation of 35 dB—features that enhance interference rejection and signal directionality, crucial in spectrum‑congested areas.

In performance terms, the N5‑X16 enables client radios to reach up to 700 Mbps IP throughput in PTP configuration and up to 500 Mbps IP AP connectivity in PTMP setups. It supports 2×2 MIMO, OFDM, and modulation up to 256‑QAM across flexible channel widths (20/40/80 MHz), allowing adaptive responses to RF conditions. Mimosa’s GPS synchronization capability allows multiple radios to operate co‑channel without cross‑interference, enhancing spectral efficiency—an essential feature for high‑density deployments.

Security remains a priority: the antenna inherits radio‑level protections including 128‑bit AES encryption, WPA2 Personal and Enterprise compliance, and RADIUS authentication. Administrative access is safeguarded via HTTPS with optional admin passwords. Operational diagnostics and management are available through the Mimosa Cloud and Element platforms, SNMP, Syslog, and built‑in CLI, offering remote visibility, firmware updates, spectrum scanning, and link performance analytics.

The N5‑X16 is ideal for service providers, WISPs, and enterprise networks seeking reliable long-range connectivity. Its accessory-based upgrade path ensures that initial installations need not be compromised for speed or gain—providers can upgrade by simply adding higher-gain components as coverage needs grow. This makes deployments more cost-effective and future-ready.

In summary, the Mimosa N5‑X16 delivers enhanced gain and range while maintaining modular flexibility and rugged resilience. With precise beam control, interference-reducing design, and full Mimosa ecosystem integration, it supports the rapid, secure, and scalable deployment of next-generatio