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extending the range of a Linksys WAP

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minus1972

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I'm trying to find out if you can purchase a wi-fi antenna and connect it to a Linksys WAP to extend it's range. If it is poissible, what parts, if any, do I need besides the WAP and the antenna?
 
do a search on techtv's web site, specifically, the screen savers for parabolic antennas. Patrick Norton has a recent article on how to make one for pennies and links to sites that have step by step instructions and diagrams with photos on how to do it. I am planning on trying it but as of yet have not had the time.
 
Connectors and transmission cable. If you plan to have the antenna outside then weatherproofing materials and possibly a mast and/or mounting brackets. If you mount above roofline then lightening arrestors and grounding wire. If your just talking about inside your house then the AP, the omni or directiona antenna (depends on what your trying to do), the transmission cable (coax and depends on length as to what kind) and the connectors, both for the antenna connector and your AP post.
 
Dude forget all of the homemade crap its time consuming and ugly

Very simple you have a Linksys device. You need Reversa SMA connector to go to antenna or amp.

PM me on exactly what you want to do and Ill help you.
 
There are a number of people here who can help. One thing to NOT do though is to amp your AP. It's all going to be time consuming regardless. If you looked at the cantenna site this product doesn't quite describe what is/was traditionally considered a cantenna. Not sure I'd take that plunge, I am to used to Cushcraft, Superpass and other assorted enterprise gear, however for a homebrew solution the cantenna doesn't look to bad. I am guessing the guy wants to try to keep this as low cost as possible.
 
Here is the link for the parabolic antenna article I mentioned in my earlier post. The article has links to the sites that describe in detail how to do it. Text
 
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