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Corneileous
Sep 23, 2022Aspirant
Are there better antennas for the RAX41 router
Just as the title says, I’m curious if there’s better antennas on Amazon or so that are better than the ones that came with it, thanks.
plemans
Sep 23, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What actual issue are you having?
Reason I say that is the router isn't usually the issue. They routers can broadcast at higher strength than what your phone/mobile device can so usually the downfall is the actual device you're using.
If your devices are to far away, thats when you start looking at mesh systems or extenders.
- microchip8Sep 23, 2022MasterThe stock antennas that come with the router are already suited to provide decent signals as much as possible.
Do keep in mind. You can't beat physics at its own game. Adding higher gain antennas doesn't mean you'll get a better/longer signal since the router is set at a specific transmit power to comply with FCC and others.- CorneileousSep 23, 2022AspirantMicrochip8,
That’s just what I wasn’t sure of because I’ve read where people said they did help and people said they didn’t help so being that they’re inexpensive, I figured the best thing to do is try them and if they work, great, but if they don’t, then I’ll just return them.