Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
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Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
13-02-2009 4:33 PM
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When I joined Plusnet they sent me a Netgear DG834G router. It's been fine - unfortunately a wire has now come loose inside the bendy bit of the antenna and I need to find a replacement antenna for it.
I've been doing a bit of googling and haven't been able to come up with much - can someone point me towards an antenna that I can order to replace it? Preferably the same part if possible.
Thanks,
Alan
Re: Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
13-02-2009 6:02 PM
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had a look for offical netgear replacment part but could not find one.
As for which gain would suit you i dont know and will leave that to some one else with more exprince of wi fi antenna's to surrgest to you.
Re: Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
13-02-2009 7:56 PM
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Re: Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
13-02-2009 8:19 PM
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so what gain did the old antenna have?
any recommendations for reliable companies to buy one from? ... netgear?
Re: Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
14-02-2009 11:47 AM
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14-02-2009 11:50 AM
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14-02-2009 11:54 AM
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14-02-2009 12:00 PM
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14-02-2009 12:19 PM
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They may well give a higher gain, but the beam width is narrowed. It’s a bit like changing the beam on a torch from spot to flood.
The std 2db is a flood, ie a dimmer light over a greater area (beam width) whereas the 7db and 9db are more like a spot.
So the latter, if aligned vertically will not give as good a coverage “upstairs” as the lesser 2db.
You might also need to access the antenna priority control within the device (not available on all) to turn off diversity, and use only the external aerial.
The “supplied” 2db offering is designed to complement the internal “bit of wire”, and ERP legislation.
The other issue is that on some of the larger ones, the RP–SMA connecter gets more substantial, and cannot be accommodated by the router casing.
They are however cheap enough to have a play with, and see what results transpire.
Re: Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
14-02-2009 12:37 PM
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There are many companies that do antenna's but I've always found Panorama very good. ( No working or financial interest.
http://www.panorama-antennas.com/shop/wlan/access_point/index.html
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14-02-2009 12:56 PM
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Quote from: AndyBa They may well give a higher gain, but the beam width is narrowed. It’s a bit like changing the beam on a torch from spot to flood.
That is exactly how higher gain antenna work, they don't increase the signal, just focus it better. Which in domestic situations means that through floor coverage can suffer. In enterprise situations Access Points are general fitted on every floor. And why the highest gains are from directional antenna.
Re: Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
14-02-2009 2:24 PM
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This company is new to me - but it looks good.
http://www.wifi-antennas.co.uk/index.php?target=categories&category_id=212
and this data sheet shows the radiation pattern - the left hand one ( E plane ) shows how power is concentrated in the horizontal plane.
http://www.allendale-stores.co.uk/wifi/datasheets/9dbi_omni_datasheet.pdf
Re: Where can I get a replacement antenna for my DG834G?
14-02-2009 5:02 PM
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Quote from: Oldjim Thanks - I was interested because I would like to put a high gain aerial on mine but further checking turns up the rotten fact that it isn't replaceable on the DG834 v4
oldjim i all so found this out not long after reading the op's post.
Is it defo non removable as i didnt really give it a gd pull?.
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14-02-2009 5:07 PM
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Apparently you may be able to get it off but it is permanently fixed to some wires inside the box http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/891708.html
Alternatively - you can't
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14-02-2009 5:24 PM
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which dg834g version have you got giraffeandtiger ?
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