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RE: Extending the range of Wireless LANs


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  • Subject: RE: Extending the range of Wireless LANs
  • From: "Timothy Morris" <timothy.morris@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:46:39 -0000
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Technically that is illegal. Wireless LAN antennas that have a threaded RF
connector either have a reverse polarity or reverse thread connector on
them
to prevent this from happening. This will extend the range so that it is
likely to interfere with installations in adjacent buildings.

Tim.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tracey.gardner [mailto:tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 15 February 2001 19:40
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Extending the range of Wireless LANs
>
>
>
> ISTR that there was a thread about extending the range of
> wireless LANs a few weeks ago?
>
> If anyone is interested in extending the point to point range
> of a 2.4GHz wireless LAN you could try using an antenna produced
> for the 13cm (2.3-2.5Ghz) amateur radio band.
>
> Sandpiper Communications based in South Wales supply to order
> a 20 turn helix. Quoted gain is 17dbi (14dbd).
> It is rear mounting and about 18 inches long.
> I'm told that it costs £50 and delivery is usually within a
> week.
> You can contact Sandpiper on 01685 870425.
>
> The other alternative is Directive Systems who are in Maine,
> USA. They do 9,15,21 and 45 element loop yagis.
> The 9 element one is about a foot in length and has a quoted
> bandwidth of 2350-2450MHz and a gain of 11.5dbi.
> The antenna costs about $50 and Directive will ship worldwide.
>
> www.directivesystems.com
>
>
> Regards
>
> Tracey
>
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