Digi International 76000926 Indoor SMA Male 3dBi Antenna

Digi International 76000926 Indoor SMA Male 3dBi 3G/4G/LTE Antenna

The Digi International 76000926 is a compact indoor antenna delivering 3dBi gain across the full 3G, 4G, and LTE frequency range — covering 699–960 MHz and 1710–2690 MHz in a single element. If you're deploying cellular-connected Digi routers or gateways in a control room, server closet, or light industrial space and need a reliable signal improvement without running coax to an exterior mount, this is the straightforward answer. The SMA male connector installs directly onto the device port — no adapter, no pigtail.

Key Features

• 3dBi Gain Across 3G/4G/LTE: Covers 699–960 MHz (low-band LTE, 3G) and 1710–2690 MHz (mid-band LTE, AWS, PCS) simultaneously. A single antenna handles multi-band cellular modems without swapping or stacking elements — relevant when your gateway supports carrier aggregation or band switching.
• Direct SMA Male Mount: Threads directly onto SMA female ports common on Digi cellular routers and gateways. No pigtail adapter means one less failure point and no added insertion loss from an adapter junction.
• Compact 196mm Profile: At 38mm wide by 196mm tall by 13.8mm thick, this antenna fits inside a standard 2U rack space or mounts flat against a panel without blocking adjacent ports. The ABS housing keeps weight at 40g — light enough that the SMA connector carries the load without stressing the port.
• ABS Construction: The ABS plastic housing is appropriate for indoor environments — not rated for outdoor exposure to UV or moisture. That's a deliberate design tradeoff: the material keeps cost low and weight minimal for the controlled environments this antenna targets.
• Indoor-Optimized Design: Intended for climate-controlled spaces. Deploying cellular-connected Digi International devices in a wiring closet, control panel, or equipment room? This antenna keeps the installation clean — no exterior penetrations, no weatherproofing concerns.
• 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Longer coverage period than most passive antenna accessories in this class, which reflects the straightforward, no-moving-parts construction.

Integration and Compatibility

The 76000926 is designed for use with Digi cellular routers, gateways, and modems that expose an SMA female antenna port. Common deployment pairings include Digi IX series, WR series, and EX series devices used in cellular networking and remote monitoring applications. Confirm your device's antenna port type is SMA female (not RP-SMA) before ordering — the connector is not interchangeable. For installations requiring signal in challenging RF environments or through multiple walls, consider an outdoor or higher-gain antenna variant rather than adding an amplifier downstream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What frequency bands does the 76000926 cover?

A: The 76000926 covers 699–960 MHz and 1710–2690 MHz, encompassing 3G, 4G, and LTE bands including low-band and mid-band LTE used by major US carriers.

Q: What connector type does the 76000926 use?

A: It uses an SMA male connector, which mates directly with SMA female ports on compatible Digi devices. It is not RP-SMA — verify your device port type before ordering.

Q: Can the 76000926 be used outdoors?

A: No. The 76000926 is rated for indoor use only. The ABS housing is not rated for UV exposure, moisture, or temperature extremes typical of outdoor environments.

Q: What is the gain of the 76000926?

A: The antenna provides 3dBi gain, which effectively doubles radiated power compared to an isotropic reference — useful for improving link margin in indoor installations without requiring an amplifier.

Q: What is the warranty on the 76000926?

A: The 76000926 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty.

Q: How is the 76000926 mounted?

A: It mounts directly via its SMA male connector — no separate bracket or hardware required. The antenna stands upright on the device port.

James Everett

The 76000926 is the antenna I'd reach for when deploying a Digi cellular gateway in a wiring closet or control panel and the built-in stub antenna just isn't cutting through the metal enclosure. The 3dBi gain and dual-band coverage from 699 MHz all the way up to 2690 MHz means you're not leaving any carrier band uncovered — and at 40g with a direct SMA male connection, there's no mechanical stress concern on the port even in a vibration-prone panel environment.

Technical Highlights:

• Dual-Band Coverage (699–960 / 1710–2690 MHz): Covers every major 3G, 4G, and LTE band in a single element — no need to stack two antennas for multi-band modems or carrier-aggregation-capable gateways.
• 3dBi Gain: Provides a meaningful link margin improvement over a unity-gain stub antenna, which matters most when the device is inside a metal enclosure or several walls from a window.
• 196mm x 38mm x 13.8mm Form Factor: Slim enough to stand upright inside a 2U panel cutout or against a DIN rail enclosure wall without interfering with adjacent wiring or port access.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the device port is SMA female — not RP-SMA. The two connectors look nearly identical but are not interchangeable, and misidentifying the port type is the most common ordering mistake with this part.
• This antenna is ABS plastic with no environmental rating — it's an indoor-only part. If the enclosure sees condensation, temperature cycling beyond normal office/industrial ranges, or any moisture ingress, plan for an outdoor-rated antenna with a coax run instead.

Best fit for Digi IX or WR series deployments inside climate-controlled equipment rooms, retail back-of-house network closets, or industrial control panels where a clean direct-mount antenna improves cellular link reliability without requiring any exterior cable penetration.