Data communications case having an internal antenna array

A data communications apparatus comprising:

• a case having a base and a lid connectable to the base, the lid movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position, the lid having a lid inner surface;
• a power supply secured inside the base;
• a router device secured inside the base, the router device selectively receiving power from the power supply;
• a plurality of mounting brackets adhered to the lid inner surface, each mounting bracket including a stud adhered to the lid inner surface, a first mounting bracket portion connected to the stud, and a second mounting bracket portion extending in a direction away from the inner surface of the case;
• an antenna array in electrical communication with the router device, the antenna array including at least two cellular antennas and at least two wireless networking antennas, each antenna of the antenna array secured inside the lid to the second mounting bracket portion a corresponding mounting bracket;
• a base foam cushion positioned in the base and at least partially surrounding the power supply and the router device;
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• a lid foam cushion positioned in the lid and at least partially surrounding the antenna array, each stud of the mounting brackets extending through the lid foam cushion.

A data communications apparatus comprising:

• a case having a base and a lid pivotally connected to the base, the lid movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position, the case having an inner surface;
• a power supply secured inside the case;
• a router device secured inside the case, the router device selectively receiving power from the power supply;
• a plurality of fastening straps connected to the inner surface of the case, wherein each of the power supply and the router device is secured within the case with at least one corresponding fastening strap;
• a plurality of mounting brackets, each mounting bracket adhered to the inner surface of the case;
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• an antenna array in electrical communication with the router device, the antenna array including at least two cellular antennas utilizing distinct wireless frequencies and at least two dual band wireless antennas, each antenna of the antenna array secured inside the lid to one of the plurality of mounting brackets.