MikroTik 868 Omni Antenna 6.5 dBi LoRa® 868MHz IP66

The MikroTik 868 Omni Antenna is the official external antenna upgrade for MikroTik's LoRa® gateway platforms operating in the 868 MHz band — covering the 862–876 MHz frequency range used for LoRa® deployments across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and select Asia-Pacific markets. It is a community-driven redesign: MikroTik reviewed installer feedback on the previous antenna kit and rebuilt it from the ground up, delivering significantly higher durability in a smaller package, improved cable durability, and IP66 water resistance — without sacrificing the 6.5 dBi omni gain or 360° horizontal coverage of the original.

The 6.5 dBi omni gain provides meaningful range extension over a standard 2–3 dBi dipole in the 868 MHz band. The 360° horizontal beamwidth with a 30° vertical beamwidth is the correct radiation pattern for a LoRa® gateway covering distributed ground-level IoT sensors across a wide area — maximum horizontal reach, controlled vertical spread. For flat terrain deployments — coastal infrastructure, port facilities, industrial sites, agricultural land, and open-field IoT networks — this pattern delivers the coverage footprint the deployment requires.

The IP66 rating is the standout specification for field deployments. IP66 means complete dust ingress protection and protection against powerful water jets from any direction — this antenna can be mounted on a marine vessel, a coastal tower, a rooftop in a high-rainfall environment, or any exposed outdoor structure without housing or weatherproofing enclosure. MikroTik explicitly calls out marine and coastal projects as the target environment for this antenna. For Canadian coastal deployments — Pacific coast, Atlantic coast, Great Lakes, and northern waterway infrastructure — IP66 is the minimum acceptable rating for any permanently mounted outdoor antenna.

The included hardware eliminates additional accessory purchases. The 1m SMA male-to-SMA male cable provides the remote positioning flexibility needed for clean installations — the antenna mounts on the mast or wall while the LoRa® gateway device stays in a protected or powered location. The fastening set and mechanical holder support mast diameters of 25–50 mm and wall surfaces — two mounting options covered with zero additional hardware.

**⚠️ Canadian frequency compatibility advisory:** LoRa® in Canada operates in the **915 MHz band (902–928 MHz)**, governed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). The MikroTik 868 Omni Antenna covers **862–876 MHz only** — this frequency range does **not** cover the Canadian 915 MHz LoRa® band. This antenna is **not the correct choice for Canadian LoRa® IoT deployments** unless the gateway device is specifically configured for 868 MHz operation in a non-Canadian regulatory context (e.g. a Canadian-located gateway connecting to a European LoRa® network or test environment). For Canadian 915 MHz LoRa® deployments, confirm antenna frequency compatibility with your MikroTik distributor before purchasing.

Key features:

- 6.5 dBi omni gain at 862–876 MHz — extended LoRa® coverage vs. standard dipole

- 360° horizontal beamwidth, 30° vertical beamwidth — optimised for wide-area ground-level IoT sensor coverage

- IP66 rated — complete dust protection and powerful water jet resistance, marine and coastal rated

- Redesigned from community feedback — higher durability, improved cable durability, smaller package

- Connector: SMA female (antenna) — 1m SMA male-to-SMA male cable included

- Mast mounting: 25–50 mm diameter mast (mechanical holder and fastening set included)

- Wall-mountable — mounting hardware included

- Weight: 0.6 kg

- Product code: 868_Omni_antenna

- Suggested price: USD 49.00

**⚠️ Frequency advisory:** This antenna covers 862–876 MHz. Canadian LoRa® operates at 902–928 MHz (915 MHz band). Confirm frequency compatibility with your deployment and regulatory environment before ordering.