How to attach my Antenna to my Access point? WG302 and ANT2409
I have an WG302 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=188256&body=MAIN#detailspecs
I also have an ANT2409 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1017956&sku=N100-1612
The ANT2409 came with an 10ft (3m) cable. The cable had connectors on it but they do not fit the WG302. The Ant2409 also came with a replacment connector to attach on the bottom. This connector is the same syze and type as what is on the access point.
I need to know what the name of these connectors are, so I can try and find a cable to buy to connect the two together.
Links would be nice as well (I hate shopping)
Thanks.
I also have an ANT2409 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1017956&sku=N100-1612
The ANT2409 came with an 10ft (3m) cable. The cable had connectors on it but they do not fit the WG302. The Ant2409 also came with a replacment connector to attach on the bottom. This connector is the same syze and type as what is on the access point.
I need to know what the name of these connectors are, so I can try and find a cable to buy to connect the two together.
Links would be nice as well (I hate shopping)
Thanks.
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I started this thread after I closed other. I figured it progressed into an new issue.
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So, I am guessing I need a cable wit ONE big end and ONE small end.
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RP-SMA Plug to RP-N Plug, 195-Series Cable
Is that what I want? I need a 20ft cable though 2ft aint gonna cut it.
Is that what I want? I need a 20ft cable though 2ft aint gonna cut it.
It looks like that is what you'd need, though as you need a new cable (or adapters, which I haven't been able to find) I'd be inclined to go for the Netgear one.
The 10m cable is product code ACC-10314-04. I did a Google search, and loads of suppliers came up. All of them were UK though, so no point I think in me posting that link! The 5m (16ft, so probably a little short) is ACC-10314-03.
The 10m cable of that code is the one I took a picture of - so it is definitely the correct one and will connect to both WG302 (directly) and ANT2409 (with adapter you already have).
The 10m cable is product code ACC-10314-04. I did a Google search, and loads of suppliers came up. All of them were UK though, so no point I think in me posting that link! The 5m (16ft, so probably a little short) is ACC-10314-03.
The 10m cable of that code is the one I took a picture of - so it is definitely the correct one and will connect to both WG302 (directly) and ANT2409 (with adapter you already have).
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I used the link the other guy posted and called them.
They are "custom" make'n me a 20ft cable. Gonna cost me about $40 USD (ouch).
BUT that should make it work I hope.
They are "custom" make'n me a 20ft cable. Gonna cost me about $40 USD (ouch).
BUT that should make it work I hope.
Well, that's cheaper than the $90 for the 30ft Netgear cable, so that's not too bad!
Incidentally, while you're waiting for the cable you may want to check that the firmware on the WG302 is up-to-date. Since I have been using them (basically since they were released), Netgear have regularly released updates. Latest version is 5.2.3, available here: http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/d103210.asp
Incidentally, while you're waiting for the cable you may want to check that the firmware on the WG302 is up-to-date. Since I have been using them (basically since they were released), Netgear have regularly released updates. Latest version is 5.2.3, available here: http://kbserver.netgear.com/release_notes/d103210.asp
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I have flashed it.
BUT now there is a new issue.
Let me know if yu thing a new thread is needed.
If I do an speakeasy speed test from the netgear router to my lap top direct connect it is about 7Mb down and 768k Up.
If I connect the AP and the router, then connect laptop to the router.
Download is like 1mb and up load is like 256k.
Why is it so slow going through that ap? Doesn't matter if in using wifi or cat5 both have same speed.
ALSO...
How I configured it.... Router SSID is hotspot1 and the AP is hotspot2 This is how it should be correct? 2 diff ssid signals? Or is there a way to have just 1 signal?
BUT now there is a new issue.
Let me know if yu thing a new thread is needed.
If I do an speakeasy speed test from the netgear router to my lap top direct connect it is about 7Mb down and 768k Up.
If I connect the AP and the router, then connect laptop to the router.
Download is like 1mb and up load is like 256k.
Why is it so slow going through that ap? Doesn't matter if in using wifi or cat5 both have same speed.
ALSO...
How I configured it.... Router SSID is hotspot1 and the AP is hotspot2 This is how it should be correct? 2 diff ssid signals? Or is there a way to have just 1 signal?
The speed question may be worth another thread - as other people may have suggestions as to what is causing the slowdown. I haven't come across this before, though I haven't really tested it in that way either.
As for the SSID, yes, you can set both devices to broadcast the same SSID. If you keep the SSID and security settings the same on both, then a wireless client will connect to whichever is providing the strongest signal. You would also want to set the router and the AP to broadcast on different channels (e.g. one on channel 1, the other on channel 11). If you do ever need to add a third AP, that can go on the remaining channel.
Note that while there are supposedly 11 or more channels, each channel has some overlap (e.g. channel 2 overlaps both 1 and 3), so for best results you need to choose the channels with no overlap. In practise, this limits use of channels to 1, 6, and 11.
As for the SSID, yes, you can set both devices to broadcast the same SSID. If you keep the SSID and security settings the same on both, then a wireless client will connect to whichever is providing the strongest signal. You would also want to set the router and the AP to broadcast on different channels (e.g. one on channel 1, the other on channel 11). If you do ever need to add a third AP, that can go on the remaining channel.
Note that while there are supposedly 11 or more channels, each channel has some overlap (e.g. channel 2 overlaps both 1 and 3), so for best results you need to choose the channels with no overlap. In practise, this limits use of channels to 1, 6, and 11.
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purple please help me on new thread here...
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/23196091/How-do-i-BOOST-my-out-door-WIFI-signal.html
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/23196091/How-do-i-BOOST-my-out-door-WIFI-signal.html
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/cable_radio_pigtails_switchcase.php?connection=RP-SMA&pgType=rp-sma