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IsLNdbOi
Nov 02, 2011Aspirant
WNDAP360 w/ external antennas?
I'm interested in purchasing a WNDAP360, but before I do I'd like to know if anyone here has answers to any of these questions. I see that the WNDAP360 has two external antenna connectors. The WND...
bob5244
Nov 05, 2011Aspirant
Hi,
The only way I know of (and this applies to the WNDAP350 as I've had one apart and I think the WNDAP360 is pretty much the same design although I haven't had one apart) is to unplug the internal aerials from the board (there are seperate connectors for 5GHz and 2.4GHz) plug in a pigtail lead which has the same micro RF plug (U.FL) and run it out of the case, either drilling a mounting hole for the aerial plug or running it out through the ventilation slots. That way you can use an aerial of your choice and pick a suitable pigtail with the appropriate socket for that aerial. Either way make sure there is an aerial plugged in to the pigtail before turning on the access point to avoid damaging the transmitter.
The design for "wireless N" allows for up to 3 streams of data which means you can only have a maximum of 3 antennas. This is how some routers claim a max transfer rate of 450Mbps. Why netgear only implement 2 streams of data (so up to 300Mbps) I don't know, but because of this you can only have 2 aerials hence only 2 connectors on the back and only having the choice between internal and external antennas.
If anyone knows anthing to the contrary then I will stand corrected but this is my understanding and I hope it clears things up for you.
The obvious caveats apply with opening the case of the access point, ie invalidate warranty etc..