another newbie question about Linksys WRT54G

I have a Linksys WRT54G router with Sveasoft FW. I am considering buying
a Hwaking external antenna to increase its signal strength. However, it
has two antenna, can I specify both transmit and receive on one antenna
and replace it with the external antenna? Or should I just get two?
TIA

"NewsReader" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have a Linksys WRT54G router with Sveasoft FW. I am considering buying
> a Hwaking external antenna to increase its signal strength. However, it
> has two antenna, can I specify both transmit and receive on one antenna
> and replace it with the external antenna? Or should I just get two?
> TIA
>
Just replace the right rear antenna - as you face the front panel of the
router.

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Bob Alston wrote:

> "NewsReader" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>>I have a Linksys WRT54G router with Sveasoft FW. I am considering buying
>>a Hwaking external antenna to increase its signal strength. However, it
>>has two antenna, can I specify both transmit and receive on one antenna
>>and replace it with the external antenna? Or should I just get two?
>>TIA
>>
>
> Just replace the right rear antenna - as you face the front panel of the
> router.
>
May I ask why the right antenna?
Thanks.

"NewsReader" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Bob Alston wrote:
>
> > "NewsReader" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> >>I have a Linksys WRT54G router with Sveasoft FW. I am considering buying
> >>a Hwaking external antenna to increase its signal strength. However, it
> >>has two antenna, can I specify both transmit and receive on one antenna
> >>and replace it with the external antenna? Or should I just get two?
> >>TIA
> >>
> >
> > Just replace the right rear antenna - as you face the front panel of the
> > router.
> >
> May I ask why the right antenna?
> Thanks.

It is my understanding that the right rear antenna does all transmissions.
Reception can be via either antenna. I installed a wireless system in oour
marina and installed a +11 dBi antenna, replacing the right antenna only.
Works well.

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Bob Alston


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