[olug] Wifi

Tom Schwartz tom at twvance.com
Sat Mar 26 14:25:16 CDT 2016


I've purchased 2 of those yagis from different places and they are total
junk... Nothing like the quality of my ham radio directional antennas on 2
meters, 70cm or 900MHz.

On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 2:04 PM, Ryan Stille <ryan at stillnet.org> wrote:

> You can a directional yagi 2.4Ghz antenna with coax from China for just
> over $15
> <
> http://www.dx.com/p/2-4ghz-16dbi-directional-high-gain-16-unit-antenna-for-wifi-wireless-network-rp-sma-33016#.VvbcveIrK7M
> >.
> I've used them before, it didn't seem to work that great. I might have had
> another problem, not sure. But much less hassle in my opinion is to mount
> the whole unit outside, such as the Ubiquiti Nanolocom2.
>
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-Nanolocom2-Airmax-LOCOM2/dp/B00HXT8FFI/
> It's a an access point/client/whatever + the antenna and all powered over
> the ethernet cable. It even comes with the power injector. It's quite a
> bargain at under $50. I replaced a TP-link unit with one of these and was
> much happier with the Ubiquiti.
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2016 at 5:37 PM, Tom Schwartz <tom at twvance.com> wrote:
>
> > Greetings Everyone!
> >
> > I hope everyone is enjoying Spring finally showing its face.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone is willing to part with (for free or cheap)
> omni
> > or directional 2.4/5.8GHz (dual or single band) outdoor antenna with some
> > coax. USB antenna/dongle with >= 10ft cable will also work?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > -Tom
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