A directional antenna focuses radio-frequency energy into a narrower beam (higher gain), so more of the transmitted power is delivered in the desired direction. This increases usable range and helps reduce the impact of interference coming from, or leaking to, other directions. An omnidirectional antenna spreads its energy in all horizontal directions (roughly 360 °), providing broad area coverage but at a lower gain per direction.
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