Increase Power output on a Vigour 2600W AP

Is this possible? I have already replaced the 3dBi antennas with 5dBi
versions, I still need more range.

"Paul Landregan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is this possible? I have already replaced the 3dBi antennas with 5dBi
> versions, I still need more range.
>

According to some of the resident experts in the group the changing of the
5dbi antenna should yield twice the performance and range. In all
seriousness, if you want great performance you may want to try using a
better antenna on your AP only. I use a Superpass 8dbi antenna connected to
my AP with a 24" pigtail made of RG400 using the appropriate connectors.
You can find this antenna at:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3049571290



This setup is placed in my attic and I'm able to reliably use my laptop in
any room of the house, including basement, and my neighbor's house 3 houses
up the road. The 5dbi replacement antennas make a great placebo, but when
it comes to real world usage you cant beat a real antenna. Good luck.



Rita

Thanks for that link, I have been meaning to get an antenna of this type, in
the uk they come in 8dBi right up to 18dBi but are very expensive. I will
have to route the coax outside up to the roof.
The AP could use one antenna for indoor use and when outside the external
antenna should automatically be selected. As the Vigour 2600W has dual
antennas.

"Rita A. Berkowitz" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Paul Landregan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:bl6amp$8j8dv$(E-Mail Removed)...
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> > Is this possible? I have already replaced the 3dBi antennas with 5dBi
> > versions, I still need more range.
> >
>
> According to some of the resident experts in the group the changing of the
> 5dbi antenna should yield twice the performance and range. In all
> seriousness, if you want great performance you may want to try using a
> better antenna on your AP only. I use a Superpass 8dbi antenna connected
to
> my AP with a 24" pigtail made of RG400 using the appropriate connectors.
> You can find this antenna at:
>
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3049571290
>
>
>
> This setup is placed in my attic and I'm able to reliably use my laptop in
> any room of the house, including basement, and my neighbor's house 3
houses
> up the road. The 5dbi replacement antennas make a great placebo, but when
> it comes to real world usage you cant beat a real antenna. Good luck.
>
>
>
> Rita
>
>
>
>

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, (E-Mail Removed) says...
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> "Paul Landregan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:bl6amp$8j8dv$(E-Mail Removed)...
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> > Is this possible? I have already replaced the 3dBi antennas with 5dBi
> > versions, I still need more range.
> >
>
> According to some of the resident experts in the group the changing of the
> 5dbi antenna should yield twice the performance and range. In all
> seriousness, if you want great performance you may want to try using a
> better antenna on your AP only. I use a Superpass 8dbi antenna connected to
> my AP with a 24" pigtail made of RG400 using the appropriate connectors.
> You can find this antenna at:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3049571290

> Rita

Rita, Rita, Rita,
Feature this: We buy a pair of Radio Shack replacement 5.5dBi rubber
ducky antennas for $29 and install one on each end of the link to
replace one of the 2.2dBi stock Linksys antennas on each end.
This produces a link path gain increase of 5.5 - 2.2 = 3.3dB Times 2 =
6.6dB for $29!
In open space, this $29 6.6dB improvement slightly more than doubles the
range.

You, a "resident expert" in this group said that this 6.6dB path gain
increase would provide significant improvement over the factory supplied
Linksys antennae:
**"Only in your mind. So, no, not worth the bucks or the hype."
You also stated:
"I feel that they are only worth $0.02 and wouldn't take one
for free."**

Then, you suggested instead buying this 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3049571290
for $45 + $15 Shiping + about $35 for a 24" pigtail made of RG400 = $95
total.
This $95 produces a link path gain of 8 - 2.2 = 5.8dB!
So we have a 5.8dB improvement for $95. WOW

Another option is to build one of Michael Erskine's "free" antennas for
the receiving end and get a *FREE* 8-10dB improvement:
http://www.freeantennas.com/

For these simple calculations above, are assuming the same physical
location for the AP and receive antennas whether desktop or attic.

Rita - Why would we want to spend $95 for the least gain increase
compared to the other two much less expensive solutions that offer more
improvement?
Have you considered lurking and learning instead of making a fool of
yourself posting here? Worst, some clueless reader might take your
advice and waste his money. We wouldn't want that would we?

Don W - I came off the bench to give you a much needed rest trying to
help the clueless ;-)

John

> > Rita
>
> Rita, Rita, Rita,
> Feature this: We buy a pair of Radio Shack replacement 5.5dBi rubber
> ducky antennas for $29 and install one on each end of the link to
> replace one of the 2.2dBi stock Linksys antennas on each end.
> This produces a link path gain increase of 5.5 - 2.2 = 3.3dB Times 2 =
> 6.6dB for $29!
> In open space, this $29 6.6dB improvement slightly more than doubles the
> range.
>

But didn't work for this gentleman in this case. So, he wasted $29 to get
factory equivalent performance.


> You, a "resident expert" in this group said that this 6.6dB path gain
> increase would provide significant improvement over the factory supplied
> Linksys antennae:
> **"Only in your mind. So, no, not worth the bucks or the hype."
> You also stated:
> "I feel that they are only worth $0.02 and wouldn't take one
> for free."**
>
> Then, you suggested instead buying this 8dBi Omni-directional Antenna:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3049571290
> for $45 + $15 Shiping + about $35 for a 24" pigtail made of RG400 = $95
> total.
> This $95 produces a link path gain of 8 - 2.2 = 5.8dB!
> So we have a 5.8dB improvement for $95. WOW
>

The amazing part is that it worked. I now have full coverage in *ALL* the
areas that I use my laptop. To me this is money well spent.


> Another option is to build one of Michael Erskine's "free" antennas for
> the receiving end and get a *FREE* 8-10dB improvement:
> http://www.freeantennas.com/



Been this route. While it does work really well and effectively improves
gain directionally *some* people need the ease and use of and
omnidirectional, which is what I needed when I put my *expensive* antenna
up. Now, I don't have to waste 15 minutes playing with aluminum foil and
chicken wire or move furniture around so I can find a usable "sweet spot".


>
> For these simple calculations above, are assuming the same physical
> location for the AP and receive antennas whether desktop or attic.
>



With any engineer it all looks great on paper. Next time use paper with a
little more absorbency so that you can wipe yourself.


> Rita - Why would we want to spend $95 for the least gain increase
> compared to the other two much less expensive solutions that offer more
> improvement?
> Have you considered lurking and learning instead of making a fool of
> yourself posting here? Worst, some clueless reader might take your
> advice and waste his money. We wouldn't want that would we?
>

Again, a man that has a whistling sound emanating from his ass. Your "$95"
solved a problem that I don't have address anymore. So, I saved money and
time.


> Don W - I came off the bench to give you a much needed rest trying to
> help the clueless ;-)
>

Believe me, Don doesn't need any help from you to show ignorance. Now it's
time to go back to your "bench" and use your RS rubber ducky for its
intended purpose, to massage your prostate.



Rita