--- product_id: 12357186 title: "Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157)" brand: "alfa network" price: "$55.54" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Alfa Network" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/12357186-alfa-network-apa-m25-dual-band-2-4ghz-5ghz-8 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Directional panel antenna 8/10dBi high gain Dual-band 2.4/5GHz Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) **Brand:** alfa network **Price:** $55.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate your WiFi game with pinpoint precision and unstoppable range! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) by alfa network - **How much does it cost?** $55.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12357186-alfa-network-apa-m25-dual-band-2-4ghz-5ghz-8) ## Best For - alfa network enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alfa network brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual-Band Mastery:** Seamlessly switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with optimized gains of 8dBi and 10dBi respectively—future-proof your network. - • **Boost Your Signal 4x:** Replace your factory antenna and experience up to 4x range extension—stay connected where others drop off. - • **Precision Directionality:** Focus your WiFi beam with a high-gain directional panel that cuts through noise and interference for crystal-clear connections. - • **Compact Powerhouse Design:** Sleek indoor panel antenna measuring just 6.6” x 2.6” x 0.7”—discreet yet powerful for any professional setup. - • **Universal RP-SMA Compatibility:** Fits all routers, access points, VOIP devices, and PCI cards with RP-SMA connectors—plug and play with confidence. ## Overview The Alfa Network APA-M25 is a compact, dual-band indoor panel antenna delivering 8dBi gain at 2.4GHz and 10dBi at 5GHz. Designed with a directional beam and RP-SMA connector, it boosts router range up to 4x and improves performance by up to 145%, making it ideal for professionals seeking reliable, high-speed wireless connectivity in complex environments. ## Description Product description The Alfa Panel Indoor Antenna APA-M25 is a versatile and high-performance antenna designed to enhance the signal reception and transmission for wireless networks. Ideal for indoor use, this antenna is compatible with a range of devices and offers several features to improve network connectivity. Here is a detailed description with bullet points: It can be used with any dual band Wi-Fi receiver or router/AP that has an RP-SMA port. It is compatible with the latest 802.11ac. 2.4GHZ./5GHZ. Dual Band It operates over dual-band frequencies, supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. This dual-band capability allows it to work with a wide range of wireless devices and supports various applications, from standard internet browsing to bandwidth-intensive tasks like streaming and gaming. Tilt & Swivel design. Best signal reception. The APA-M25 is a panel-type indoor antenna. Its sleek and flat design makes it suitable for mounting on walls or placing on flat surfaces, allowing for an unobtrusive setup in various indoor environments. The design of the antenna facilitates easy installation. It often includes mounting accessories or has provisions for being attached to walls or other surfaces, providing flexibility in placement for optimal signal coverage Longer Range. Better sensitivity. The antenna offers a high gain, typically around 8 dBi for 2.4 GHz and 10 dBi for 5 GHz. Higher gain translates to improved signal strength and quality, which can significantly enhance the wireless coverage and performance. Directional Radiation The antenna features linear polarization and has a directional radiation pattern. This allows for targeted signal enhancement in specific directions, which is more effective than omnidirectional antennas in certain scenarios. The antenna radiates from the opposite of RP-SMA connector. The RP-SMA connector only can rotate 180 degrees. This antenna is ideal for use in homes, offices, and other indoor areas where wireless signal strength is weak or needs improvement. It's particularly useful in large rooms, multi-story buildings, or areas with multiple walls and obstacles that can impede wireless signals. In summary, the Alfa Panel Indoor Antenna APA-M25 is a high-gain, dual-band antenna that offers improved wireless performance for a variety of indoor environments. Its compatibility with many devices, directional signal enhancement, and ease of installation make it a valuable addition to any wireless network looking to boost signal strength and quality. Specifications Antenna Antenna Design - Panel Wireless Antenna Frequency Range & Gain - 2.4 - 2.5 (GHz) 8 (dBi), 5.150 - 5.875 (GHz) 10 (dBi) Beamwidth - 16 ° Vertical, 66 ° Horizontal Polarization - Linear Connectors RF Connectors - (1) RP-SMA Male Physical Parameters Color - Black Material - Plastic Dimensions - 167.3 x 66 x 18 mm Weight - 0.072 kg Environment - Indoor Review: Amazing antenna that works better than anything I have ever tried - These are amazing. Especially when you need a good antenna for the 5GHz ranges. The gains stated are actually accurate, which is difficult to find when looking for antennae. I doubled the connection strength and quality using these on my computer. They are attached via a low loss wifi antenna extension cable so aiming them is a little finicky, but you only have to do that once. I had to use the cable because two of these won't fit into the antenna plugs that are super close to each other on my system. Also, my computer is on a three level metal stand and the router is directly below it, so I can't aim any directional antenna properly from there. None of these problems actually have anything to do with the antennae themselves, I mention them because even if you have these problems, yourself, these antennae can still be the best thing to do for your wifi. These work amazingly well on the 5GHz ranges, even though obstacles and walls. They also give great improvement in the 2.4GHz ranges, but they do yield a higher gain and improvement in the 5GHz ranges. When pointing them around for fun/out of curiosity, I can get good connections with wifi farther away than I thought would be possible for an antenna of this size. I really wish that my router was capable of using non built in antenna so I could switch all six to these. They do cost more than one would expect, but I have tried many different types and configurations of antennae and just using these yields the best results by far. The directionality also eliminates noise and signal from other sources from other directions, which is also super helpful. My only problem with these is that they don't turn all of the way around and they aren't double jointed so that they can be pointed straight up. As far as I can tell, they can't be pointed in the direction of the plug they are attached to, so they can only point away from the router/computer, making full, 360 degree coverage from a router in the center of a home difficult. This isn't a problem for most household layouts, but for a 2 story dwelling, it is a problem. A directional antenna has to be able to point in any direction Review: Works great and saved my lost R/C model airplane.... - I modified an R/C DX8 gen 2 Spectrum transmitter to use two SMA connectors for high-gain wifi antennas such as this. I'm using this patch antenna as a secondary 2.4GHz antenna, but it works great for receiving videos for 5.8GHz transmitters. I always get great reception with this antenna from both bands, but I've noticed just how small the visibility is for 5.8GHz... the view is insanely limiting which is great for directional finding. I popped this antenna onto my video monitor with dual 5.8GHz receivers and was able to lock onto the video signal from an aircraft that I lost in the wilderness. I followed this trail into the wilderness and within 15 minutes, I was able to find and retrieve my airplane.... this alone was worth the cost of this antenna because of it's dual purpose.... in ham radio, this is called, "Fox Hunting" where you find lost transmitters with a high gain patch antenna... Very useful skill to learn when tracking down radio transmissions... I haven't hooked this antenna to analyze the SWR of this antenna... but I would say that this is a well worth antenna since I never had any brownouts when flying and was able to retrieve my airplane. I would defiantly use this as a wifi antenna where range is a limited factor... just consider the limited viewing angle... more gain... less viewing angle for the antenna. If you noticed why you're not getting a great wifi reception on your computer, keep messing around with the location of the antenna... you would want it to be focused where your computer is in the house or living space you reside in. Ideally, you would want more power output with a low gain omnidirectional antenna or a proper place of your wifi router, but high gain antennas are great if you are limited with power and location of the router. ## Features - 2.4GHz / 5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain directional indoor panel antenna with RP-SMA connector - Fits all routers access points VOIP devices and PCI cards with an RP-SMA connector - Replaces Factory Standard Antenna and Boosts the Range of your Router as much as 4x - Up to 145% Performance and 150% Distance increase (depends on specific installation situation) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00R1PA9EO | | Antenna | Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz directional patch antenna with RP-SMA connector, 8 dBi @ 2.4GHz and 10dBi 5GHz gain, dimensions 167.3 x 66 18 mm, VSWR 2.0:1 Max, linear, vertical polarization Antenna Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz directional patch antenna with RP-SMA connector, 8 dBi @ 2.4GHz and 10dBi 5GHz gain, dimensions 167.3 x 66 18 mm, VSWR 2.0:1 Max, linear, vertical polarization See more | | AntennaDescription | Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz directional patch antenna with RP-SMA connector, 8 dBi @ 2.4GHz and 10dBi 5GHz gain, dimensions 167.3 x 66 18 mm, VSWR 2.0:1 Max, linear, vertical polarization | | Best Sellers Rank | #174 in Computer Networking Antennas | | Brand | ALFA Network | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,196 Reviews | | Impedance | 53 Ohms | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.59"L x 2.6"W x 0.71"H | | Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | ALFA Network | | Mfr Part Number | APA-M25 | | Model Number | APA-M25_SML | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 6.59"L x 2.6"W x 0.71"H | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ALFA Network - **Color:** Black - **Impedance:** 53 Ohms - **Manufacturer:** ALFA Network - **Number of Channels:** 2 - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 6.59"L x 2.6"W x 0.71"H ## Images ![Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hSY3xVmHL.jpg) ![Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gZ4W2TOvL.jpg) ![Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wcovJ4yYL.jpg) ![Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cGueE326L.jpg) ![Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JHOQfwO3L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: which side should be facing the wireless devices? The Alfa logo can only face the back of the modem/router, toward the wall.** A: Hi, The side with the "Alfa" logo is the one to point toward the station. **Q: Should the "alfa" logo face the front or back of router? how do i do this asus rt-ac68w since this turns only 180 degrees?** A: If you point the logo away from the router your upload speeds will drop, In my case on the 5g line it dropped to zero, I still have plenty of download, but you need upload too **Q: Will this product work with a wireless ac chip on a pc motherboard?** A: This product is an antenna to replace an existing antenna on a device. If the device that you are installing this antenna on works with wireless ac, then it should continue to work with this antenna. **Q: can i know if working withe adapter model : awus036h ? and working withe windows 1o ? and how long meter can get the signal ?** A: Hi there, #1: Yes it does as long as there is an SMA adaptor, all ALFA's are the same. #2: Yes it does work with Windows 10 #3 it varies depending on the surroundings as well as the driver version you use. I would say rough average 50 meters in clear sight outside no interferences. Take a look at the below table with the original antenae: IPERF3 benchmark [Device] Alfa Networks AWUS036ACH [Chipset] 88XXau (rtl8812au) [Branch] v5.6.4.1 [Distance] 10m free sight [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr Cwnd [ 5] 0.00-1.00 sec 11.6 MBytes 97.4 Mbits/sec 0 96.2 KBytes [ 5] 1.00-2.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 2.00-3.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 3.00-4.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 4.00-5.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 5.00-6.00 sec 11.4 MBytes 95.9 Mbits/sec 0 105 KBytes [ 5] 6.00-7.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 105 KBytes [ 5] 7.00-8.00 sec 11.3 MBytes 94.9 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 8.00-9.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 9.00-10.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.3 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 10.00-11.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 11.00-12.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 12.00-13.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 13.00-14.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 14.00-15.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 15.00-16.00 sec 10.9 MBytes 91.7 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 16.00-17.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 17.00-18.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 18.00-19.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 19.00-20.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 20.00-21.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 21.00-22.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 22.00-23.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr [ 5] 0.00-23.15 sec 260 MBytes 94.2 Mbits/sec 0 sender [ 5] 0.00-23.15 sec 0.00 Bytes 0.00 bits/sec receiver ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing antenna that works better than anything I have ever tried *by D***E on June 30, 2020* These are amazing. Especially when you need a good antenna for the 5GHz ranges. The gains stated are actually accurate, which is difficult to find when looking for antennae. I doubled the connection strength and quality using these on my computer. They are attached via a low loss wifi antenna extension cable so aiming them is a little finicky, but you only have to do that once. I had to use the cable because two of these won't fit into the antenna plugs that are super close to each other on my system. Also, my computer is on a three level metal stand and the router is directly below it, so I can't aim any directional antenna properly from there. None of these problems actually have anything to do with the antennae themselves, I mention them because even if you have these problems, yourself, these antennae can still be the best thing to do for your wifi. These work amazingly well on the 5GHz ranges, even though obstacles and walls. They also give great improvement in the 2.4GHz ranges, but they do yield a higher gain and improvement in the 5GHz ranges. When pointing them around for fun/out of curiosity, I can get good connections with wifi farther away than I thought would be possible for an antenna of this size. I really wish that my router was capable of using non built in antenna so I could switch all six to these. They do cost more than one would expect, but I have tried many different types and configurations of antennae and just using these yields the best results by far. The directionality also eliminates noise and signal from other sources from other directions, which is also super helpful. My only problem with these is that they don't turn all of the way around and they aren't double jointed so that they can be pointed straight up. As far as I can tell, they can't be pointed in the direction of the plug they are attached to, so they can only point away from the router/computer, making full, 360 degree coverage from a router in the center of a home difficult. This isn't a problem for most household layouts, but for a 2 story dwelling, it is a problem. A directional antenna has to be able to point in any direction ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great and saved my lost R/C model airplane.... *by J***E on August 12, 2020* I modified an R/C DX8 gen 2 Spectrum transmitter to use two SMA connectors for high-gain wifi antennas such as this. I'm using this patch antenna as a secondary 2.4GHz antenna, but it works great for receiving videos for 5.8GHz transmitters. I always get great reception with this antenna from both bands, but I've noticed just how small the visibility is for 5.8GHz... the view is insanely limiting which is great for directional finding. I popped this antenna onto my video monitor with dual 5.8GHz receivers and was able to lock onto the video signal from an aircraft that I lost in the wilderness. I followed this trail into the wilderness and within 15 minutes, I was able to find and retrieve my airplane.... this alone was worth the cost of this antenna because of it's dual purpose.... in ham radio, this is called, "Fox Hunting" where you find lost transmitters with a high gain patch antenna... Very useful skill to learn when tracking down radio transmissions... I haven't hooked this antenna to analyze the SWR of this antenna... but I would say that this is a well worth antenna since I never had any brownouts when flying and was able to retrieve my airplane. I would defiantly use this as a wifi antenna where range is a limited factor... just consider the limited viewing angle... more gain... less viewing angle for the antenna. If you noticed why you're not getting a great wifi reception on your computer, keep messing around with the location of the antenna... you would want it to be focused where your computer is in the house or living space you reside in. Ideally, you would want more power output with a low gain omnidirectional antenna or a proper place of your wifi router, but high gain antennas are great if you are limited with power and location of the router. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This antenna worked very well at 2. 4GHz. ... *by S***T on October 22, 2015* This antenna worked very well at 2.4GHz. It was the strongest, most directional antenna of the ones I tried. There was a particular corner of my house that I was having trouble reaching, and this antenna was able to blast through to it. It worked very well. However, when I moved to 5GHz, it was a different story. This antenna claims to be dual band, but it seems to be only marginal at 5GHz. That was the opposite of my results with the Asus directional antenna http://www.amazon.com/Asus-WL-ANT-157-Antenna/dp/B005UBNJ48 which wasn't very strong at 2.4GHz, but worked well at 5GHz. Be aware that this is a very directional antenna. It needs to be _AIMED_ at a specific area to get results from it. And be aware that directing it toward one area means that all other directions will be somewhat weakened. Antennas can not increase your total transmit power. Different antennas just allow you to shape what directions your transmit power is going so that you're directing it more where it is needed and less where it isn't. ## Frequently Bought Together - Alfa Network APA-M25 Dual Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain Directional Indoor Panel Antenna with RP-SMA Connector (Compare to Asus WL-ANT-157) - 【New Version Type-C WiFi USB】 ALFA AWUS036ACH Long-Range Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter w/2x 5dBi External Antennas – 2.4GHz 300Mbps/5GHz 867Mbps – 802.11ac & A, B, G, N - ALFA Network AWUS036ACS Wide-Coverage Dual-Band AC600 USB Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter w/High-Sensitivity External Antenna - Windows, MacOS & Kali Linux Supported --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/12357186-alfa-network-apa-m25-dual-band-2-4ghz-5ghz-8](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12357186-alfa-network-apa-m25-dual-band-2-4ghz-5ghz-8) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*