Ubiquiti SR5 connectors...

pdf · March 29, 2006, 1:16pm

Hi All

on SR5 there are two connectors: one is the main (u.FL) and the other one is the AUX connector (MMCX). I was wondering if it’s better to use the AUX connector considering that the AUX connector looks mechanically more roboust. So my questions are:

should I set something into the router os to be sure that AUX connector is used instead of the main connector? How do I check which one is used?
should I use the main and never, never, never use the AUX?
Anyone has an idea what is the AUX used? (diversity I guess, but what else?)

Thank you

jober · March 29, 2006, 6:34pm

Open the wlan interface and click the advanced tab.
You will see > antenna mode: antennaB
antennaB is for the MMCX
antennaA is for the u.FL

Ubiquiti tech told me that ether one is fine.

ericsooter · March 30, 2006, 2:39pm

Yea, it shouldn’t make any difference as to the connector. I personally prefer the MMCX because it is quite a bit more rugged. Also, I think there is a tad bit less RF loss over the UFL. And I do think that it supports diversity, but I’m not sure if Mikrotik supports diversity on it. (I’m remembering some past posts, correct me if I’m wrong).

Eric

pdf · March 31, 2006, 3:36pm

thank you it worked nicely

Anyone using two antennas on these cards? (one for RX and another for TX)

shriena80 · April 18, 2006, 3:57am

Anyone using two antennas on these cards? (one for RX and another for TX)

hi ,

already tried using 2 antennas on these cards, but seems it fail to function… dunno wats da problem…

pdf · April 18, 2006, 3:26pm

hum…well I will try to test it asap and see what happens

jober · April 18, 2006, 5:09pm

I may be wrong, but I don’y think these cards support deversity.
If you want to have two antennas on one card you will need to use a splitter.

pdf · April 18, 2006, 5:24pm

I am not interested in diversity, just wanted to use one antenna for RX and another for TX.

jober · April 18, 2006, 6:09pm

I think it is one or the other, not both.
Hmmm, are you in an area that limits the antenna size/gain?
I’m not sure what it is you will accomplish with two antennas, It will still be half duplex.

cmit · April 18, 2006, 6:31pm

But you were thinking in the right direction .

Using separate antennas for RX and TX allows you to use BIG “ears” without “shouting” so loud that your regulatory body will get angry …

Best regards,
Christian Meis

jober · April 18, 2006, 8:20pm

Aha ! I see.
So it’s tiny mouth and big ears. LOL so this type of setup should be called the Micky Mouse. hehehe
But is the card capable of running antennas on both connectors?

cmit · April 18, 2006, 9:44pm

Have not got my hands on a SR5 yet, but as far as I can judge, it can use both connectors for our “Mickey Mouse setup”

Best regards,
Christian Meis

pdf · April 18, 2006, 10:02pm

yes, my question is related to TX power limits

I hope I will be able to test the mikey mouse configuration very soon

if anyone has tested…LET US HEAR!

P.S. I like the Mikey Mouse term to describe the configuration!

jober · April 19, 2006, 6:40am

Glad I could help! HEHE
PS I have a copy rights on that so make sure you add the standerd disclamer before using it. hehe, damn I’ve drank tu march, good night guys. And good luck!

csickles · April 19, 2006, 6:09pm

So just think of it…
Years from now, when some one refers to a “Mikey Mouse” wireless config.
You can say it started here !!

Jood Work Jober…

snewisp · June 10, 2006, 3:02pm

Mickey Im, not, but I’ve had issues with the ufl connectors
and use only the mmcx on the ubiquiti’s. Ufl’s seem to not
like condensation.

Ray