Questions tagged [antenna]
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Do I need to replace WiFi antennas in my laptop when upgrading the WiFi module?
I have a Packard Bell EasyNote LM85 laptop that comes with an Atheros AR5B95 WiFi module (mini-PCIe, 1x1, marketed as 802.11n (actually b/g for all practical purposes, maximum connection speed 54Mbps),...
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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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What are the key things you need to know in choosing a replacement Wi-Fi antenna?
What are the key things you need to know in choosing a replacement Wi-Fi antenna? So far I have not been able to find general guidance on this, searches mainly turn up individual product details or ...
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What are the standard types of Wi-Fi antenna connectors? [closed]
What are the standard types of Wi-Fi antenna connectors?
It seems like there is more than one variation of a screw-on type of connector, but I haven't been able to find specifics of what types, ...
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Can I remove and use laptop's wifi card and internal antenna on desktop build w/Asus Gene V mPCIe Combo Card?
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but let's give it a shot.
My friend recently bought a used desktop build with Asus Gene V motherboard(link below) that comes with a mPCIe Combo Card ...
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Buoy Antenna for long range wifi bridge over water [closed]
I would like to setup a wifi bridge from a LAN on shore to a Buoy in the ocean (1,3 or 5 miles away) which would be tethered to an ROV.
My question is what would be the best antenna and frequency to ...
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Can I receive stronger signals from nearby routers if I get a powerful antenna?
I have a netgear wireless wireless adapter without a antenna which i can receive signals from routers which never appear on my macbook or phone but there is AP rate limiting.
Like if my friend lives ...
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What type of Mounting Bracket is this? Where can I purchase it? HP pavillion p6823w
I am in the process of upgrading several internal computer components. There are two small brackets at the bottom of the area where the fan is mounted. I would like to add some antenna ports or a USB ...
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Can an access point use multiple extension antennas to cover separate rooms?
I'm trying to come up with a WiFi solution for an industrial building, 100 ft long by 50 ft wide, with 3 main areas. See image below
Concrete walls separate the rooms, and the one long room is a semi-...
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Possibility of setting up a generic wireless modem and use an ISP's SIM card at home [closed]
I'm planning to set up either a home modem or mobile modem to use in our home. This would be connected to an external antenna, and will use either prepaid or postpaid SIM card.
Current requirements:
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how the two external antennas in a wifi range extender work
I was just wondering, in a wifi range extender with two positionable external antennas, how the antennas work, for example, are they used only to resend the wifi signal or they are used to receive ...
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antenna configuration of wireless card in MacBook Pro?
Does anybody know what is the antenna configuration of wireless card in MacBook Pro? I wonder if it is 11ac 1x1, 2x2 or 3x3?
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
Interfaces: en0: Card Type: ...
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Would a better antenna improve my wireless signal reception
I have a Verizon Wireless Home Fusion wireless system with a cantena antenna, however, living out in the woods reduces my receive signal strength. Would replacing the Cantena with a high gain yagi or ...
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how much the number of dbi affects the RSSI value?
I would like to connect to a public hotspot but it's far from my house: I analysed the open network through airodump-ng utility and saw the RSSI value is only -90.
I wonder if it's worthwhile to buy ...
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Routers Wireless range: dBm vs dBi
I hope this is the right place to ask this:
I intend to buy a new router, but now I am confused about the difference between dBm and dBi.
I have have two routers in head, one of them is 2dBi and the ...
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