Questions tagged [antenna]
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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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What angle is optimal for the antennas on my wireless network card?
I'm sharing a house with some friends and I'm in the bedroom right up in the attic. The router is right down on the ground floor and I get connectivity issues.
I've found that if I adjust the two ...
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Can long range Wi-Fi work if one end of the connection is not using a high-gain antenna?
I am trying to understand how long range Wi-Fi works. As far as I know, Wi-Fi consists of Tx and Rx. When a laptop is connected to an access point (AP), the laptop is able to receive data from the AP (...
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What's the difference between dual antenna and triple antenna for a router?
Mainly, would it contribute to differences in the range and antenna propagation pattern, affecting my signal at my computer points?
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Wireless connection: Link Quality: What does "31/70" indicate?
I know that the link quality indicates the packet drops, errors etc. But when it tells me that link quality is "31/70", what is '31' and what is '70'?
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What is an antenna chain and how do I figure out the correct setting for my router?
Information on antenna chains has been difficult to find, (google seems to think I want to search for antenna gain). I found this IEEE article which defines what they are, but it doesn't explain how I'...
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What is roaming sensitivity?
For my Signal King SK-999WN Wifi adapter, I installed the Ralink 3070 driver package IS_Setup_ICS_081414_1.5.38.101.exe available from MediaTek. The driver has an option Roaming Sensitivity, which by ...
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External Antenna on wireless router
I have a "Linksys WRVS4400N wireless N router" that i'm thinking about relocating out of the high traffic area of my home. When I move it with the other networking equipment in the basement, my ...
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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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Is it possible to make a wifi g network link over 1-2km (1 mile) with some obstacles?
What type of antenna should I get ?
Should I use an usb wifi dongle or a dd-wrt router for 2 laptops ?
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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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Should I power off a wireless device when changing an external antenna?
Currently I am using a a wireless router (Asus RT-N12) and Wireless USB adaptor (TL-WN722N). Both of these have removable external antennas (RP-SMA connectors).
I want to know the correct and safe ...
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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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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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Internet over Antenna TV system
I know that DSL uses the existing phone infrastructure to send packets, and cable internet uses the existing cable tv system to send packets. Can you send packets over the standard Digital antenna ...
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