Is there a fix for the NS2 loss on external antenna?...

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 14:09    Post subject: Is there a fix for the NS2 loss on external antenna?... Reply with quote
What a shame to find out that when connecting an external antenna to the NS2 you lose around 3dBm in power.
This is due to the design of the board, there is a long pcb track running to the external antenna RP-SMA connector.

Has anyone tried fixing this?... ie. soldering low-loss cable in-between?...

I was looking for a powerful unit to combine with external antennas for high power and good ranges.

What a shame, I was going to use the NS2. I have a few here. I will use them, but with their internal antenna.

I have a few Gateworks running XR2 cards, very nice kit, but a bit expensive...

Can anyone recommend any other atheros-based, high power routers?...

Maybe I might run Wiligear WBD-111 with XR2 card...

Wait a minute, what's this - the Engenius EOC-2610... looks promising!..

Thanks again.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 14:30    Post subject: Re: Is there a fix for the NS2 loss on external antenna?... Reply with quote
cinders wrote:
What a shame to find out that when connecting an external antenna to the NS2 you lose around 3dBm in power.

6db is more realistic
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This is due to the design of the board, there is a long pcb track running to the external antenna RP-SMA connector.

Has anyone tried fixing this?... ie. soldering low-loss cable in-between?...
go do it and report back.

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I was looking for a powerful unit to combine with external antennas for high power and good ranges.

What a shame, I was going to use the NS2. I have a few here. I will use them, but with their internal antenna.

u should try eoc-2610
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=44693
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I have a few Gateworks running XR2 cards, very nice kit, but a bit expensive...

Can anyone recommend any other atheros-based, high power routers?...

Maybe I might run Wiligear WBD-111 with XR2 card...

Wait a minute, what's this - the Engenius EOC-2610... looks promising!..


lol just what i quoted above*g*
i u can live with onborad radio
wbd-500 is ok or ls2

complete solutions will be
EOA-3650
or
powerstation-ext
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 14:36    Post subject: Reply with quote
6db Shocked

Thanks Sash - I'll check those guys out.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 15:09    Post subject: Reply with quote
jep.
thats what i read on some posts
unshielded line aprox 25cm.
u can see it on the link i pasted above.
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