500 mw 5.8 ghz 802.11a compatible outdoor amplifier features ? 10 db transmit and receive signal gain ? integral lightning protection & transmit and receive leds ? all-aluminum construction & durable uv-stable finish ? includes dc injector and power supply smartwave? sm5801 series are 5.8 ghz version of hyperlink's amplifiers for 802.11a wireless lans. they are compatible with ieee 802.11a ofdm radios as well as radios using direct sequence or frequency hopping spread spectrum modulation. the sm5801 is a fixed gain amplifier with up to 500 mw or +27 dbm of output power. the gain is fixed at the factory at +10 db. the receive gain compensates for cable losses and actually increases the receive sensitivity of most wireless lan radios. this feature permits long cable runs with no degradation in operating range. the smartwave? 5.8 ghz amplifier series features an all-metal weather-proof enclosure of die cast aluminum, making it suitable for demanding industrial and military applications. for outdoor applications, the sm5801 improves range and reliability by placing up to full transmit power as well as 10 db of low-noise receive gain directly at the antenna where it is most effective. designed for outdoor installations, this amplifier feature rugged weatherproof construction to ensure years of reliable operation in the harshest environments. included with the outdoor model, the dc power injector provides power to the smartwave? through the antenna cable, simplifying installation. current-sensing circuits provide remote amplifier diagnostic leds. in addition, this unit provides effective lightning protection with multi-strike capability. the power supply included with the amplifier is rated at 100-240 vac @ 50/60 hz allowing it to be used in the us as well as in the eu when used with the optional psx-eu2 plug converter (us nema 6-15r flat blades to eu 4/4.8 mm round pins). note: this hyperlink bi-directional amplifier is designed for burst half-duplex operation. it is not intended for constant transmit or cw operation. operation of the amplifier in cw mode will damage the amplifier and void the warranty. details smartwave # sm5801-500 manufacturer smartwave rohs status rohs compliant (more) these amplifier products are available only for export, military, licensed amateur radio and oem component sales and are not offered for general sale within the usa. applications ? 5.8 ghz ism, unii applications ? 5.8 ghz wireless lan systems ? 802.11a ofdm compatible specifications transmit power 500 mw (27 dbm) frequency 5725-5850 mhz (call for other frequencies) receive gain 10 db nom. transmit gain 10 db dimensions 4.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 (inches) 117 x 64 x 33 (mm) weight .68 lbs. (.30 kg) water resistant rating (outdoor models) iec 60529 ipx7 operating mode bi-directional, half-duplex time division duplex. senses rf carrier from transmitter and automatically switches from receive to transmit mode