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Can I add external antenna in RB951G-2hnd

Sun Jul 07, 2013 4:51 pm

Hi all.
can I open RB951G-2hnd box and add external antenna in ch1 or ch0?
If it possible,can I config it in router os?
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Re: Can I add external antenna in RB951G-2hnd

Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:21 pm

No, rb951G don´t support external antena
 
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Re: Can I add external antenna in RB951G-2hnd

Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:33 am

thanks.
but what's this on board?

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Re: Can I add external antenna in RB951G-2hnd

Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:33 am

These connectors are probably only measuring points for testing/diagnostic purposes.
 
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Re: Can I add external antenna in RB951G-2hnd

Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:07 am

Maybe an official answer would be in place.
No one ever puts expensive connectors on a PCB for testing purposes since a pad for a needle adapter would suffice.
 
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Re: Can I add external antenna in RB951G-2hnd

Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:13 pm

Actually, those sort of test connectors are fairly common. Just look at most smart phone boards.

The reason for the connector, it to interrupt the connection to the antenna while testing. A simple pad won't allow that.

There do appear to be solder pads for MMCX connectors directly below those test points, so a connectorized version could be in the works.

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