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Wireless & Mobility · Advanced

Smart Antenna

An antenna system that dynamically adjusts its pattern to focus energy toward clients.

Definition

Smart antennas use antenna arrays and signal processing to steer beams or select patterns per client. They improve signal at the client and reduce interference. Modern standard beamforming is a form of smart antenna technology.

Exam tip

Proprietary smart antennas differ from standards-based 802.11ac/ax beamforming.

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