WiFi & Wireless
WiFi antennas and access points need low-loss 50-ohm cable with the right connectors. Signal loss at 2.4/5 GHz is significant, so cable quality matters.
Recommended Cables
RG-174
50 OhmUltra-thin for tight spaces and RP-SMA pigtails.
Best for: Very short pigtails under 3ft
RG-178
50 OhmExtremely thin 1.75mm cable for internal antenna connections.
Best for: Internal device wiring, ultra-short pigtails
RFC-195
50 OhmFlexible low-loss .195 cable for short indoor WiFi connections.
Best for: Access point pigtails, indoor WiFi adapters
LMR-195
50 OhmTimes Microwave thin low-loss cable for pigtails and short jumpers.
Best for: Router pigtails, short indoor antenna connections
RFC-240
50 OhmCost-effective .240 cable for medium-length WiFi runs.
Best for: Outdoor panel antennas, point-to-point links under 50ft
LMR-240
50 OhmGood balance of size and performance for shorter WiFi runs.
Best for: Indoor AP runs, short outdoor runs under 25ft
LMR-240 UltraFlex
50 OhmFlexible .240 cable for tight routing around access points.
Best for: Tight installations, drop ceilings
RFC-400
50 OhmLow-loss .400 cable for long outdoor WiFi antenna runs.
Best for: Outdoor antennas, point-to-point over 50ft
LMR-400
50 OhmIndustry standard for WiFi antenna runs. Low loss at 2.4 and 5 GHz.
Best for: Long outdoor AP runs, WISP installations
RG-316
50 OhmPTFE-insulated for high-temp environments near outdoor APs.
Best for: Rooftop installations, high-temperature environments
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