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A dumb wireless question
27-06-2013 8:13 PM
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I'm considering connecting a TL-ANT2409A to a RJ45 Ethernet hub. Can somebody suggest what kind of hardware I need?
would a straight SMA to RJ45 connector do it? does such a thing exist?
would a straight SMA to RJ45 connector do it? does such a thing exist?
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Re: A dumb wireless question
27-06-2013 8:39 PM
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Short answer.... don`t know....
Observational answer..... The unit you want to use has a "coax" cable type connector ( probably satellite size)... which indicates only two wires are " ACTIVE" on the cable...
The RJ45 has multiple contacts, so you would need to find out the "active" lines ( hopefully, only two ) and then make up some kind of "rats tail" connector using the appropriate ends on the short joining cable, or, alternatively, cut off the existing coax connector and connect to the "active" lines on the RJ45 plug, you have bought !.
best of luck...
Observational answer..... The unit you want to use has a "coax" cable type connector ( probably satellite size)... which indicates only two wires are " ACTIVE" on the cable...
The RJ45 has multiple contacts, so you would need to find out the "active" lines ( hopefully, only two ) and then make up some kind of "rats tail" connector using the appropriate ends on the short joining cable, or, alternatively, cut off the existing coax connector and connect to the "active" lines on the RJ45 plug, you have bought !.
best of luck...
Re: A dumb wireless question
27-06-2013 8:43 PM
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As far as I can see you would unscrew the external antenna from your router and screw this device in it's place.
If your router doesn't have a removable external antenna or a suitable BNC connector it could be a problem.
If your router doesn't have a removable external antenna or a suitable BNC connector it could be a problem.
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Re: A dumb wireless question
27-06-2013 8:44 PM
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See, told you I didn`t know what I was talking about ! !
Re: A dumb wireless question
27-06-2013 8:56 PM
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@strat, shutter, thanks guys, your actually more help than you take credit for
Got that far, the router has an unscrewable aerial (well it has now*) of the right type so the "A" end is OK.
"B" end currently has a WN2000rpt which is not quite good enough (couple of trees in the way), fair in winter, no good in summer.
I'd guess I'm looking for a hub/wifi access point with twin aerials or one of these switch the aerial and use the existing wn2000rpt
*Always surprises me what damage can be achieved with a pair of pliers and what can be fixed with superglue, gaffer tape and a soldiering iron
Got that far, the router has an unscrewable aerial (well it has now*) of the right type so the "A" end is OK.
"B" end currently has a WN2000rpt which is not quite good enough (couple of trees in the way), fair in winter, no good in summer.
I'd guess I'm looking for a hub/wifi access point with twin aerials or one of these switch the aerial and use the existing wn2000rpt
*Always surprises me what damage can be achieved with a pair of pliers and what can be fixed with superglue, gaffer tape and a soldiering iron
Re: A dumb wireless question
27-06-2013 9:52 PM
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How about a chainsaw?
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Re: A dumb wireless question
27-06-2013 10:45 PM
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Probably a bit of "overkill" to use a chainsaw to cut an aerial cable connector off
Re: A dumb wireless question
28-06-2013 4:50 AM
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@foxy:- already considered, nice thought but they are TPO protected.
All because M-I-L wants a wifi signal when she comes to stay, (suppose I could let her stay in the house )
All because M-I-L wants a wifi signal when she comes to stay, (suppose I could let her stay in the house )
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