Wireless Device Info (WDI)

Cellular External Antenna Port

Cradlepoint BK01-01005GC-GN Enterprise Router includes 4 antenna ports to attach external cellular antennas. See below for different options for high gain and high performance indoor and outdoor antennas to improve the signal strength and indoor coverage.

Cellular Replacement Antenna

Select Replacement Cellular Antenna Cradlepoint BK01-01005GC-GN
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Cellular External Antenna Kit

See below for the most popular LTE antenna kits to boost the signal of your Cradlepoint BK01-01005GC-GN Enterprise Router. These kits include cables, lightning protection, and all required pigtails/ adapters. If none of these pre-configured kits works for you, see below wizard to configure custom kit.

Outdoor Directional Yagi Antenna Kits (RECOMMENDED) with 20 ft Cable with 50 ft Cable
Yagi Kit
12 dBi Directional Yagi Antenna kit for 698-2700 MHz operation. Slightly larger than Panel (dimensions: 35" x 9" x 2") but higher gain.
Outdoor Directional Panel Antennas Kits with 20 ft Cable with 50 ft Cable
panel Kit
10 dBi Directional Panel Antenna kit for 698-2700 MHz operation. More compact than Yagi (dimensions: 26" x 13" x 5") but lower gain.
Outdoor Omnidirection Antenna Kits with 20 ft Cable with 50 ft Cable
Yagi Kit
9 dBi Omni-directional Antenna kit for 698-2700 MHz operation. ONLY recommended if have no dominant signal from specific direction.

For cellular signal improvement, use our tool selector below to Configure Custom External Cellular Antenna Kit:
Configure Antenna Kit

Cellular Antenna Port Pigtail and Connectors

BK01-01005GC-GN has 4 SMA-Female antenna port. The pigtail below can be used to attach the device to an external antenna.

RFWCAB58SMMNF001 (NOTE: This pigtail is necessary to connect this device to an antenna cable. It is included in preconfigured kits.)

Find other related pigtails

Consider common adapters below to connect pigtail or device port to different cable options:

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N-Female (Jack) / FME-Female (Jack) Coax Adapter
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N-Female to RPSMA-Male Coaxial Adapter
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RP-SMA Male to SMA-Female Adapter

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Related Cellular Signal Booster Kits

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Wi-Fi External Antenna Port

Cradlepoint BK01-01005GC-GN Enterprise Router is not listed as having an external Wi-Fi antenna port in the RFWEL Wireless Device Information Database. This may be either because the device really does not have an external antenna port or RFWEL Wireless Device Specialists have not confirmed the existence and utility of such ports. Please contact us for the latest updates or if you believe this device contains external antenna ports and you would like to learn more about compatible signal improvement solutions.

GPS External Antenna Port

Cradlepoint BK01-01005GC-GN Enterprise Router includes a GNSS antenna port to attach an external GNSS antennas. See below for different options for GNSS antennas for this device.

GPS Replacement Antenna

Select Replacement GPS Antenna Cradlepoint BK01-01005GC-GN
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GPS Antenna Port Pigtail and Connectors

No specific adapter or pigtail recommended for this device, contact us for more information.

GPS Antenna and Extension Cable

For GPS signal improvement, use our tool selector below to Configure Custom External GPS Antenna Kit:
Configure GPS Antenna Kit

Device Information
Manuf P/N
BK01-01005GC-GN
Brand/ Manuf
Cradlepoint
Category
Cellular Routers & Gateways
Cellular Specifications
Cellular Standards
4G LTE, 5G NR
Cellular Bands
LTE Band 12, LTE Band 14, LTE Band 2, LTE Band 25, LTE Band 26, LTE Band 4, LTE Band 5, LTE Band 66, LTE Band 7, LTE Band 71
Existing Cell Antenna(s)
External Detachable
Cell Antenna Port?
Yes
Cell Antenna Port Type
SMA-Female
# of Cell Antenna Ports
4
Wi-Fi Specifications
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Existing Wi-Fi Antenna(s)
Internal
GPS Specifications
Existing GPS Antenna
External Detachable
GPS Antenna Port?
Yes
GPS Antenna Port Type
SMA-Female