Even though I wasn't experiencing the same problems, I originally got the idea to install external antennas after seeing this post from hax
My goal is to get better Wifi coverage and speeds throughout the house, so after seeing that there are (IPX?) connectors on the router I ordered ipx to rp-sma adapters, and two pcs wifi antennas, these to be more precise.
When I received both the adapters and antennas I saw that I managed to order a female IPX connector, unfortunately the connector on the router is also a female connector. So my first thought was to solder, as hax did in his post, but then I thought I could just add a bridge inside the female using a small peace of a capacitors leg. The fit seemed close to perfect. The thing is I can't seem to see any improvement in wifi range or speeds, I first tried installing the two antennas like hax did, but later changed to the two top connectors.
So my questions are:
- What connectors should I use, and why are there 4 connectors?
- Should I assume that the capacitor leg (even though I checked continuity) isn't able to connect the antenna properly?
- assume faulty antennas/adapters?
My goal is to get better Wifi coverage and speeds throughout the house, so after seeing that there are (IPX?) connectors on the router I ordered ipx to rp-sma adapters, and two pcs wifi antennas, these to be more precise.
When I received both the adapters and antennas I saw that I managed to order a female IPX connector, unfortunately the connector on the router is also a female connector. So my first thought was to solder, as hax did in his post, but then I thought I could just add a bridge inside the female using a small peace of a capacitors leg. The fit seemed close to perfect. The thing is I can't seem to see any improvement in wifi range or speeds, I first tried installing the two antennas like hax did, but later changed to the two top connectors.
So my questions are:
- What connectors should I use, and why are there 4 connectors?
- Should I assume that the capacitor leg (even though I checked continuity) isn't able to connect the antenna properly?
- assume faulty antennas/adapters?