can i connect the: Alfa-branded 7 dBi directional panel antenna of 2.4Ghz, model APA-M05. if i can, did i need to connect 2 antennas ?
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One should be all you need. BUT, it is a very marginal antenna. I'd get something better like Powerlink or Alfa AWUS036NH 2000mW 2W 802.11g/n High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Range WiFi Network Adapter with 5dBi Screw-On Swivel Rubber Antenna and 7dBi Panel Antenna and Suction cup / Clip Window Mount
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One should be all you need. BUT, it is a very marginal antenna. I'd get something better like Powerlink or http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036NH-Wireless-Long-Range-Screw-On/dp/B003YIFHJY/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0
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according to the mfg,"max gain uhf 10.4 dBi, vhf 3.1 dBi." You can also contact Antennas Direct: their customer service is quite good.
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This is a great antenna, I have two. It does not come with a mount of any kind. You will need an NMO type mount.
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Use the 2 outside connections. It doesn't matter which antenna you plug into each of the connections.
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I returned mine since it didn't get me more channels then the 2v but I use a winegard lna-200 with the 2v. Antennas direct has a vhf add on you can get from their website
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Hello, Barb. I assume you have the 1W Alfa AWUS036H. That particular unit comes with a 9dBi omni-directional antenna. The UBDO-nt on the other hand has a 12dBi directional antenna, and a 2W transmitter. It is essentially twice as sensitive and twice as powerful. For every 3dBi you increase antenna sensitivity, you DOUBLE the antenna's sensitivity. This being said, the biggest factor to having a good signal is line-of-sight between receiver and transmitter. If the signal has to pass through a whole house worth of drywall, brick, aluminum siding and trees to go from point A to point B, your signal will suffer regardless of the transmitter power or antenna sensitivity. The higher you can mount the antenna above obstructions, the better. A free program called "inSSIDer" can be used to help you fine-tune and place your antenna for the best signal. If you want an Ipad to work on the system as well, you need to go a completely different route. You'll need to hook up a "Wifi Bridge" that can act as a local repeater. I would recommend the Asus RT-N16 router installed with DD-WRT in Bridge mode with three TP-LINK-TL-ANT2415D antennas instead of any of Alfa's products. Hope this helps.
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Yes. There is a connector for an external 2.4Ghz antenna. Insertion activates a micro switch that disconnects the on-board antenna. I did it for my Yun and it seem to have added a 3-4 dB to the RSSI I am getting from my AP (checked with the advanced configuration page). My antenna wire is less than 5 inches long. I do not know if you will get good result with a longer cable.For connector information:http://arduino.stackexchange.com/questions/525/arduino-yun-external-antenna
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Hello Brandon, yes that was my idea too. I have attached an 9 dbi antenna that was 5 times the size of the original antenna. And there was totally no difference in range
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Yes. There is a connector for an external 2.4Ghz antenna. Insertion activates a micro switch that disconnects the on-board antenna. I did it for my Yun and it seem to have added a 3-4 dB to the RSSI I am getting from my AP (checked with the advanced configuration page). My antenna wire is less than 5 inches long. I do not know if you will get good result with a longer cable. For connector information: http://arduino.stackexchange.com/questions/525/arduino-yun-external-antenna
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Yes. The Picostation comes with an SMA detachable 6 dBi antenna. You can either replace this with 9dBi or higher antenna or you can use a standalone amplifier like this:Premiertek Powerlink Ampules 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Signal Booster (PL-2301A)I simply found that in order to push the signal strong enough to get through the aluminum siding on a couple of the buildings and the brick and concrete walls on the other, I had to max out the amplifier in the actual Pico.These are not bad for the price but if you have aluminum siding or brick, you are going to need more power than what these come with. Yes. The Picostation comes with an SMA detachable 6 dBi antenna. You can either replace this with 9dBi or higher antenna or you can use a standalone amplifier like this:Premiertek Powerlink Ampules 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Signal Booster (PL-2301A)I simply found that in order to push the signal strong enough to get through the aluminum siding on a couple of the buildings and the brick and concrete walls on the other, I had to max out the amplifier in the actual Pico.These are not bad for the price but if you... » Read More Yes. The Picostation comes with an SMA detachable 6 dBi antenna. You can either replace this with 9dBi or higher antenna or you can use a standalone amplifier like this:Premiertek Powerlink Ampules 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Signal Booster (PL-2301A)I simply found that in order to push the signal strong enough to get through the aluminum siding on a couple of the buildings and the brick and concrete walls on the other, I had to max out the amplifier in the actual Pico.These are not bad for the price but if you have aluminum siding or brick, you are going to need more power than what these come with. « Show Less
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could be bad, I did the same thing as you wanting to replace my winegard ap-8700, with the cm 7777. got less channels so I returned it, guessing it was bad, just make sure you have the connectors in right place on the pre amp, I still have my wingard but keeps dropping channels, works best when it rains believe it or not
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It's an Alfa. Both the antennas are as well. Don't think twice - It's great!
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You can use these to link two switches together by setting one up as an AP and one as a client bridge. Depending on your distance and structure you might want to look at similar items from Engenius with directional antennas built in. This unit is omni directional, but again depends on the environment.
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If you need to attach an external antenna buy the Sangean WR-2. You can attach both an external FM as well as AM antenna to that unit.
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Read the description. It says it is. You can either go with longer Omni directionals or better yet direction flat panel or dish units. I've used Hawking 18dBi gain flat panels on the 2.4ghz side and made for some great range increases. If you go with dish units, configure one horizontally and one vertically. or put each at 45 degrees.
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Since the Encore specs indicate that the decibel isotropic reference(dBi) for the antenna are only +2, these might be overkill.... In addition, I am assuming the connection on the router for the antenna accepts the screw on connector....http://compnetworking.about.com/od/homenetworkhardware/a/introduction-to-wifi-wireless-antennas.htm
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I have not, but I looked at the specs on the Sky antenna. It says it is a "powerful, amplified antenna." The 'amplified" part of that statement tells me it has an internal preamp. If so, you would not want to "chain" one preamp into another, like the 7778. The biggest reason is that the signal from the internal one would just swamp the 7778 with noise that it is not designed to handle. Good luck! I have a CM7778 barely used for sale, if you are still interested.