54G Access Point/Antenna mounting

I've got a Linksys WAP54G Access Point. I'd like to mount it on a wall. One
option is to mount the whole AP on the wall. A less visually obstrusive
option is to connect the access point via cables to either the stock
antennas mounted on the wall or an after-market wall mount antenna. Anyone
done anything like this? I'd be interested in hearing where you got the
cables and resulting performance.

Thanks in advance,
Bob Lund

> antennas mounted on the wall or an after-market wall mount antenna. Anyone
> done anything like this? I'd be interested in hearing where you got the
> cables and resulting performance.

Common.

If you're in the US try www.fab-corp.com for cables as just one
suggestion. You'll need LMR400 for long runs to RP-TNC connectors.

If the run is short, say less than 10' then lower grade cable might work
for you. The problem is simply that it's not going to get you much if
you stick on a 5dBi antenna and lose 8dBi getting the signal to it!

Just to provide a round figure for you as you didn't say how far apart,
LMR400 will drop about 3dB over 50'. That translates to a signal
strength of half what you started with.

If it's from the floor (or loft) to the ceiling, it will work fine with
something like LMR195 and you'll be quite happy.

David.