The L-100 Patch Cable, TS-9 to SMA Female (CAL817) connector is visually similar to the CRC9 connector, however the two interfaces are totally incompatible. Manufacturers such as ZTE use the CRC9 connector, while Netgear and the latest Huawei modems using the TS-9 interface.
Externally mounted antennas improve the performance of mobile broadband by receiving the stronger signal naturally present outside the building.
Many 5G modems do not support external antenna connections due to the highly complex nature of 5G. Instead all-outdoor units like the Cellferno M2000 are becoming increasingly popular.