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Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51057512 added 06-18-2012 12:54 PM by bubbachuck in Archived Deals
thanks everyone, I bought some antennas off eBay for $4...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51021948 added 06-16-2012 1:13 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
You are talking about something way different then we are. you are talking about infrastructure VS ad hoc mode of communication, we are talking about on a hardware level. Edit: and when doing...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51105272 added 06-20-2012 10:49 AM by bubbachuck in Archived Deals
Will do when I get home. Usually the device itself says what the max input voltage is and what amps it is expecting. EDIT: the AC adapter outputs 12V, 1A. And no, the router itself didn't list...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51228360 added 06-25-2012 11:35 PM by bubbachuck in Archived Deals
Well, the answer is NO, no antennas are necessary. I was able to watch Youtube on my phone 25 feet away (clear line of sight) but when there was a solid wall (not sure of material, but not...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51031924 added 06-17-2012 4:15 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
So...... does it work? And if so, do you get periodic disconnects?
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51241624 added 06-26-2012 12:45 PM by zzyzzx in Archived Deals
:iagree: Or they can make one until they can find one in a dumpster.
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51281452 added 06-27-2012 9:14 PM by bubbachuck in Archived Deals
Hah, well it was only $4. Seemed pretty well built and just like the ones on the WRT54G-TM that I used to have.
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51021848 added 06-16-2012 1:06 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
While I don't know about routers, for Radios the answer is yes or you will burn out the radios (im talking military radios not car or cheap hand helds) . With that being said it might be a good idea...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51021874 added 06-16-2012 1:08 PM by Bobby_Pro in Archived Deals
e.g. ad hoc networks, they don't need no antennas to broadcast.
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51032992 added 06-17-2012 6:53 AM by eibgrad in Archived Deals
If need be, you can always pick up a pair off eBay. Here's a pair for $6 shipped: ...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51060380 added 06-18-2012 2:55 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
OP its kind of funny I looked at the one my mom garbage picked me the other day and its the same model. Can you look at your router and power brick and give me some info. Router: Can I get your...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51019326 added 06-16-2012 10:18 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
Usually not. No antenna, no wifi, not even when close. BTW: If it was in the dumpster, either it is dead or so worn out that it will disconnect incessantly.
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51286778 added 06-28-2012 4:57 AM by arjun90 in Archived Deals
No you don't need an external antenna unless you need to boost the signal range and frequency especially in areas with thick walls or if network coverage is throughout multiple floors or the wireless...
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51232456 added 06-26-2012 6:53 AM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
Thanks for the info on the power brick.. now I can try to find one for mine.
Does router need wireless antenna to broadcast wireless?
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Thread created 06-16-2012 by bubbachuck
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Post #51017586 added 06-16-2012 8:37 AM by bubbachuck in Archived Deals
I dumpster dove a router (Linksys WRT-54G series IIRC) but it was missing the two antennae. I assume the antenna would boost the signal, but if we're talking about just a few feet or within a...

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