HGA7T Antenna for WRT54GL

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So i was looking around and found that linksys offer these antenna

j/w if anyone used them or know if its worth it?

I only see them on ebay for like 25~ a pair (from HK) so i of course check deal extreme if they carry any but sadly they don't

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Linksys-HGA7T-7dbi-High-Gain-TNC-Antenna-Kit-for-WAP54G_W0QQitemZ220320199309QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCOM P_HN_Network_Adapters?hash=item220320199309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

wrt54gl is kind of weak in my house i use the tomato firmware to boost it but still not a great of improvement. I can not get wifi on my first floor kitchen being the router is on the second

i tho about getting a N router but then again there is no customization like the firmwares out there for wrt54gl and N draft router isn't finalized yet

[Dave98]

well if you're willing to spend the money on a second wrt54gl, there's always wireless bridging or WDS to extend the range of your network

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The Varroa's computer garage sale!!!!! (CPUs, DDR ram, switches, antenna's available!) (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651585) thread in the B/S/T section had them (used) for $15.

Sold already now, though.

~V79~

thanks for looking for it V79 :D

i was just searching over RFD and found that someone recommended this

http://www.instructables.com/id/WIFI-Antenna-Hack!/

i wonder if i should try it lol

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how did my post get above yours Viz79 O_o

[Viz79]

The Varroa's computer garage sale!!!!! (CPUs, DDR ram, switches, antenna's available!) (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651585) thread in the B/S/T section had them (used) for $15.

Sold already now, though.

~V79~

[infamouskid]

So i was looking around and found that linksys offer these antenna

j/w if anyone used them or know if its worth it?

I only see them on ebay for like 25~ a pair (from HK) so i of course check deal extreme if they carry any but sadly they don't

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Linksys-HGA7T-7dbi-High-Gain-TNC-Antenna-Kit-for-WAP54G_W0QQitemZ220320199309QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCOM P_HN_Network_Adapters?hash=item220320199309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

wrt54gl is kind of weak in my house i use the tomato firmware to boost it but still not a great of improvement. I can not get wifi on my first floor kitchen being the router is on the second

i tho about getting a N router but then again there is no customization like the firmwares out there for wrt54gl and N draft router isn't finalized yet

with any wifi.
any wall with water pipes. or a washroom taht sits between your router and your computer will greatly degrade your signal.my only suggestion would be to put your router on the top floor. and buy a hi gain antenna.

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the one that linksys made is 7dBi but on ebay now i see ppl selling 9dBi is it worth it get that? its so long lol only different is like 2 dollar more and does not come with the Antenna Stabilizer (dont even what improvements teh antenna stabilizer does lol)

edit
should i get a pair for my main router and a pair for my wireless Ethernet bridge (but the wireless Ethernet is near by bed lol is it safe to sleep near these things ?_?)

[l69norm]

1. I've seen high gain antennas for sale in the surplus section at Princess Auto for about $20 a pair. You might want to check there.

2. I've seen Linksys routers with bad radios that have the same problem you describing - short range, works on one floor but not on the floor above/below. Borrow another router from a friend and see if it has better range.

[Viz79]

how did my post get above yours Viz79 O_o

I was wondering where my post went... Weird. Maintenance problems maybe? >.<

I've seen that wifi antenna hack. I have tried some other DIY high grain antenna, and haven't always been successful. Plus, some of them looked really ghetto. I just bought the HGA7T set and got on with my life. :D

~V79~

[l69norm]

Princess Auto is selling these for $9.99 each:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee149/l69norm/anten1.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee149/l69norm/Antenna.jpg
Flat panel with 11 dbi gain, about 4" square with 4 ft LMR 100A cable and mcx, sma and tnc connectors
Manufacturer : Office Essentials p/n F5D6902 - owned by Belkin
Princess Auto p/n 8242943.

I didn't see the omni directional antenna kit that they use to carry.


EDIT : Don't buy these flat panels. I just tested these and they are terrible. The stock Linksys antennas had better performance. The signal level was at best almost the same as the stock antenna and was was 2-3 db less a lot of the time. Tested with a WRT54GL and DD-WRT at 85 mW and 150 mW. Also tried with one and two flat panels and there was no difference.

[scmasaru]

It's on DX (https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22419) now.