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Connector Reference Guide

Connectors Reference Guide

For LTE, WiFi and a variety of other communication needs, the right connection is crucial. But like most things in life, making the right connection is never easy. There are tons of different connectors out there and it’s important to know which one you have so you can get a secure fit. The right connection will ensure that your system will work the way it’s designed to, but with so many antenna connector types and other connectors on the market, at times, it can get confusing. How do you know which one to choose for your installation?

At IronClad, we are here to help with our antenna, amplifier and LTE/WiFi connectors reference guide. Review the table below for a visual guide to connectors, their names and their uses. Use our photo guide can help determine what type of connector is on your antenna, amplifier or cable so you can make a secure connection and get better performance out of your electronics. Trying to use equipment with the wrong connector? No problem. Adapters are available in a variety of styles to convert from most of these types to others. If you've ever struggled to identify connectors, you’re not alone. But at IronClad, we make finding the right connectors, cables and adapters almost fool-proof.

Finding the right connection can be difficult, but at IronClad, we make it easy by breaking common connectors down into a convenient visual guide. Grab your antenna, amplifier or cable and hold it up to your screen to compare it with some of the most common connectors on the market. Can't find your connector? If you need any help determining what connector you have or which adapters you need, feel free to contact us!

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FME/Female
found on some antennas and RG58 or LMR240 cables
FME-Female
FME/Male
found on antenna adapter cables and some amplifiers
FME-Male
N/Female
found on many antennas and amplifiers
N-Female
N/Male
found on LMR400/LMR600 ultra-low-loss cable
N-Male
SMA/Female
found on many amplifiers and most routers with embedded modems
SMA-Female
SMA/Male
found on many antenna cables
SMA-male
RP (Reverse Polarity) SMA/Female
found on many routers as a WiFi antenna connector
RP SMA-Female
RP (Reverse Polarity) SMA/Male
found on some antenna cables, most often to connect to the WiFi antenna port on a router
RP SMA-male
F/Female
found on some 75ohm amplifiers
F-Female Connector
F/Male
found on RG6 cabling (standard TV/satellite cable)
F-Male
TNC/Female
found on some amplifiers and embedded devices
TNC-Female
TNC/Male
found on some antenna cables
TNC-Male
mini UHF/Female
not commonly found on cellular amplifiers/antennas
mini UHF-Female
mini UHF/Male
not commonly found on cellular amplifiers/antennas
mini UHF-Male

 

Still not sure which connector you have? The side-by-side size comparison below may help:

connector comparison
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left to right: SMA/Female, SMA/Male, FME/Male, FME/Female, N/Male, N/Female, F/Male, F/Female, TNC/Male, TNC/Female, mini UHF/Male, mini UHF/Female, RP-SMA/Male, RP-SMA/Female
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