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How to extend the range of an omnidirectional WiFi router in one direction?
I would like to extend the range of an omnidirectional WiFi router (e.g. this one) in one direction.
Is it possible to connect a 2.4 GHz directional antenna (e.g. this one) to the router, by ...
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Can I combine these two wifi antennas without hassle and get good reception from an access point about 50-60 feet away?
this is my first question on StackExchange so pardon if my formatting is a bit weird.
I'm moving to the house next to my in-law and would like to avoid having to pay for service when I'm so close to ...
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Can a wireless router theoretically malfunctionally send out harmful frequencies? [closed]
My router has started to malfunction softwarewise, is it possible that the wireless router antenna is transmitting out wrong frequency electromagnetic radiation which is harmful to myself or other ...
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Can I force my router to transmit using all three of its antennas?
I am using this tool to study channel state information in a Wi-Fi connection. I have a TP-Link AC1750 router with three antennas, and I installed an Intel 5300 NIC (with three antennas connected) ...
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Can I use any type of wifi antenna extension cable for dual-band signals?
I've a wifi network card capable of dual-band signals. The card is able to connect to either the 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz signals from the router.
As the antennas are attached to the card behind the desktop ...
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Changing one antenna of my double-antenna router
Recently I installed some ip cameras. One of them is laggy due to poor wifi reception. I'm currently using a wifi-repeater to boost my wifi but still, is not enough (according to linssid i'm getting ...
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Does my D-Link DWR 921 router use both antennas for an LTE connection?
I just purchased a D-Link DWR 921 router, which has a slot for a SIM card.
This is related to the internet speed/LTE reception, not the wireless (wifi).
It has two detachable antennas, and I ...
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Choosing WiFi Router/Repeater Antennas: Gain vs Directionality + Combinations
My apartment complex offers free WiFi, and the landlord has said I may use it from my apartment, but the signal is quite weak. I would like to get a range extender to pick up the distant signal but ...
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Can Long range WiFi be possible if One end is having a high gain antenna and the other end is a Laptop or Mobile Phone?
If a Wi Fi setup uses a high gain directional quarter wave antenna say 15dbi gain at a height and it got a range of 1 kilometers. If a client laptop or a smartphone placed 900 meters away from the ...
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Trasmission data sheet for Google OnHub / TP-LINK TGR1900
I live in Israel and I ordered the new Google OnHub (which is manufactured by TP-LINK as TGR1900) via Amazon. It has been held up in customs and I need to report the following information regarding ...
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Are two 8dbi antennas equal to a 16dbi antenna gain? How much coverage will I get?
I'm planning to buy a TP-LINK TD-W8961ND modem+router and two 8dBi TP-Link TL-ANT2408CL antennas. I'm going to attach the two 8dBi antennas into the modem, because this modem has two external ...
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Do different positions of the antenna on a wireless router make any difference?
Often, the antenna of a wireless router can be moved in many directions. Does it make a difference as to which way it points? Should it point toward the device(s) using it? Should multiple antennas ...
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Will I get a better wireless signal by just replacing the antennas?
One of the antennas was broken on my wireless router (Billion 7800N). It has 3 external antennas and I was wondering whether it is worth replacing all 3 with better/larger ones?
Potential results I ...
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