WiFi dropped out RB751U

I have been running a Rb751 for some time without any trouble. Recently I decided to add an external antenna to increase the range. As soon as I reset the antenna configuration the wifi dropped out. I can still connect over ethernet.
Tried resetting antenna back to default, still no wifi. So I reset the RB751 back to default. wifi now operational but unsecure.
When I try to add security or make any changes whatsover the wifi drops out again and I cant get it back until I reset the Rb751 back to the defaults then the wifi works again.

Help would be appreciated - what am I doing wrong? already wasted two evenings on this.

Thanks,
Richard

I have actually solved this. I was using winbox to make the changes.
When I used the browser based webfig I was able to make all the changes necessary and get it all to work.
I am wondering if there is a compatibility problem between winbox and the RB751.