I plan to mount the router on a wall (vertical). Does that effect the antenna beam forming?
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Not sure how to answer your question here. I know when I mounted the router on the wall I got better results then it sitting on the desk. I pointed the arms in the direction of devices with wi fi and no problems. Does not drop like last router. I have at least 17 devices that run through it. I hope this helps.
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No, it is not pre drilled for a specific router, if that is your question. You have to drill your own mounting holes.
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This will extend the range of your router in the direction is it facing. It is a directional antenna, not omni-directional.
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Better than average, but as with all things this depends on how thick the wall is, is the wall reinforced with rebar, etc. It will certainly do a lot better than your standard WiFi hardware, especially if you crank the power up. If that's not enough, replace one or both antennas with directional antennas that focus the signal in the direction you need...
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I don't know about that, Lou. I ran mine through the hole with the coax. I think that it would probably interfere with the mounting plates for the dish but didn't try so don't take that as the gospel.
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You are required to use an external antenna that you qill directly screw to the routeur
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I believe one option is to mount in attic. I am not sure what impact this will have on performance but was option on the website if I remember. I mounted mine outside and it works great on channels I receive.
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It depends on the density and material of the wall, but I would say yes about 10 to 20%. If you want extreme signal range you can try an Amped Wireless repeater. Because of these antennae my parents can get a 2 to 3 bar signal outside their house 450 feet away. I installed the amped wireless repeater in their house and their speeds match mine with no real change in dropped packets. Mount your router about 4 foot off the ground, I got a cheap $15 wall shelf at. Walmart. Good luck hope this helps!
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Have not used my unit that way. But if unit made for one structure I doubt if signal can penetrate one exterior wall to enter the wall of another house. That just my opinion.
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No antenna is required but being near to your wireless router should help. Hopefully there are not a lot of obstructions and especially no steel walls in the way.
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I don't believe so. You should have approximately fifty percent of the antennae above any horizontal plane.
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Of course it will go through walls -- wireless signals always go through walls (it's just the strength of the signal that is the question.)I have it one room away from my router (i.e., through a double wall) and it gets maximum signal (all bars.) It has a directional antennae ..so, just make sure it's facing the right way.
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Not unless you have a tech to router out some of the hole because there is a difference in the block size. Does not flush mount
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It usually mounts on a 1.25 inch, 1.5 inch pipe. Antennas Direct sometimes supplies their own mounting pipe complete with mounting bracket for wall or roof mounting. The pipe is about one inch in diameter and is all you need for this antenna. I usually use this Antennas Direct pipe or a Direct TV, Dishnet Satellite J- pipe mount. There is very little wind load on this antenna. Have a wonderful day! Regards, John. (antenna installer)
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I believe the round pieces are like signal receptors from sender unit to receiver. The slim vertical piece may be the antenna. You will have to position the best way you can to get signal from each other. Mine are located 1 upstairs/1 downstairs, not necessarily facing each other and I have no problem with signal.
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No and that's the problem - the router I had did not fit the mounting so I returned it. Word to the wise...
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Doesn't matter but mine is horizontal. No matter what you do you won't see any improvement on reception