Can I add an antenna to extend the range effectively
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If you want to boost the signal in one direction make your own antenna booster using the Windsurfer template its easy to build. http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/
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If you are asking if it extends your wi-fi range- No. But you can get higher gain antennas which will.
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Youd probably not need it, but if you had to you could strip the ends of some wires and attach them to the metal hinge and it would expand the antenna to the rest of the wire, reception will depend on how big the wire is.
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No. You can pickup strong signals with the existing antenna. If you hook that antenna with a long wire you can pick up a lot more stations.
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Reading the description of that antenna, I noticed that it has a built in amplifier. Try using it first, to see what your reception is, before adding a separate amp.
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I have been told that a second inside antenna is a waste of money and will not increase signal. I tried it. It has been suggested that raising the outside antenna is best, and have it pointing to the nearest tower.
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Yes, be advised the transmit power is not that high but it will increase your ability to have wireless in low reception areas.
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The cable is about 8 feet long yes you can add an extension but I 'm not sure if this will affect the reception
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It depends on the windload of the antenna you are putting on it. You could use guy wires for more strength.
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No. The antenna will only increase the range. The maximum speed is whatever you put into the device.
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Yes, you can extend the range with additional transmitters. We use it on 27 acres. But keep in mind that the range of EACH transmitter is only about 90 feet max. from the center of the transmitter (radius) in a circular pattern (180 feet diameter). To get a larger range you must use more transmitters in an overlapping pattern and on different locations. Keep in mind each unit requires an electrical outlet. We use one in the front, back and both sides of the house, mounted under the roof overhang in a dry location. Best would be inside near a window since the units are not moisture proof but you limited range depending on the construction of your house (brick, rocks, metal roof or siding, trees). With more transmitters our 3 dogs can roam happily around the house. They learned very quickly and stop now even short of the range selected on the transmitters.
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The farthest I tested these were 8/10th of a mile or 1,408 yards and the signal was good and I'm sure they will go farther. I don't know of any external antennas you can add to extend the signal range. I use these for long range target shooting and I'm more than happy with these units. I hope this help you with your buying decision.
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For improved range get an external antenna such as this one: Hawking HiGain Directional Corner Antenna, indoor, 15dBi - HAI15SCI've gotten great results with it. This type of high gain antenna is also very directional so it works best if there is one direction where you need to improve things. As far as security goes, forget about turning off SSID broadcast and MAC filtering. These are easily circumvented. Stick with WPA2 Personal using AES ONLY but only if all you wireless clients support it. If you have older clients or non-PC's such as media extenders you may need to drop down to WPA with AES+TKIP. Even this encryption is still VERY secure. For improved range get an external antenna such as this one: Hawking HiGain Directional Corner Antenna, indoor, 15dBi - HAI15SCI've gotten great results with it. This type of high gain antenna is also very directional so it works best if there is one direction where you need to improve things. As far as security goes, forget about turning off SSID broadcast and MAC filtering. These are easily circumvented. Stick with WPA2 Personal using AES ONLY but only if all you wireless clients support it. If you have older... » Read More For improved range get an external antenna such as this one: Hawking HiGain Directional Corner Antenna, indoor, 15dBi - HAI15SCI've gotten great results with it. This type of high gain antenna is also very directional so it works best if there is one direction where you need to improve things. As far as security goes, forget about turning off SSID broadcast and MAC filtering. These are easily circumvented. Stick with WPA2 Personal using AES ONLY but only if all you wireless clients support it. If you have older clients or non-PC's such as media extenders you may need to drop down to WPA with AES+TKIP. Even this encryption is still VERY secure. « Show Less
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Yes will work. Line of sight is the best. To increase the signal strength. Replace the omni antenna s with yagi s face each other. For a greater distance.
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It can if it's used to raise your antenna. The higher you can get it, the clearer the signal it can receive. I actually added a second identical mast and stacked them, giving me another 5 feet of height. That did get me a few more channels.
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if you want any range at all, you have to buy a decent antenna. height counts, so a 6' - 8' antenna is a good choice.
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Yes, but you will need to add at least one additional inside antenna, cables and splitter.