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Connectors Reference Guide

For LTE, WiFi, TV and a variety of other audio and visual needs, establishing the right connection is crucial. But like most things, making the right connection is never easy. Finding the right WiFi or antenna cable that’s compatible with your current device can seem downright complicated! There are tons of different cables out there  with varying cable end types. It's important to know which one you have so you can get a secure fit that is right for your specific application. The right connection will ensure that your system will work the way it’s designed to. However, with so many antenna cable ends, coax cable connector types, and other connectors available today, it can get confusing at times. How do you know which one is correct to choose for your installation?

LTE, WiFi and Antenna Cable Reference Guide

At 5Gstore, we are here to help with this antenna, amplifier, and LTE or WiFi connectors reference guide. Review the table below for a visual guide to coax cable connectors, their names, and their uses. Our detailed photo reference chart can help you determine what type of connector end is on your antenna, amplifier, or other coax cable. That way, you can make a secure connection and get better performance out of your signal booster, TV, WiFi, or other electronic device. Trying to use equipment and currently have the wrong connector? No problem. Instead of investing in a brand-new cable, a cable adapter is a great option. Adapters are available in a variety of styles to convert from most of these cable end types to others.

If you've ever struggled to identify connectors, you’re not alone. 5Gstore makes finding the right connectors, cables, and adapters almost fool proof.

Finding the right connection may seem difficult, but it doesn't have to be. We make it easy by breaking down common connectors into a convenient visual guide that identifies your cable’s end type, provides a short description of its common applications, and provides you with other cable ends that it is compatible with.

Cable End Connector Identification Chart

Grab your antenna, amplifier or cable and hold it up to your screen.  You can easily compare it to some of the most common connectors on the market you'll be better informed about its usage. Can't find your connector? Have additional questions about WiFi antenna connectors, TV antenna cables, or other coax cable ends? We can help! If you need any help determining what connector you have, feel free to contact us. We’re available by email or by phone, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. We’ll help you identify what cable you have and determine whether or not you need an adapter for its use, as well as answer any questions you may have about the high-quality products we carry in our online store.

CONNECTOR IMAGE
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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

RP (Reverse Polarity) TNC/Female
found on some cellular devices

RP (Reverse Polarity) TNC/Male
found on some cellular devices
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
QMA/Female
found on some cellular devices and antennas
QMA/Male
found on some cellular devices and antennas
FAKRA/Female
found on some cellular devices and antennas
FAKRA/Male
found on some cellular devices and antennas

TS9/Female
commonly found on cellular devices

TS9/Male
commonly found on cellular devices

 

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