Re: [PLUG] Vaguely from /.: Dell access point runs Linux

[Paul <paul@dpagin.net>]

William H. Magill wrote:

> My linkSys BEFW11s4 has nice BNC connectors for the antennas... but 
> the Apple Airport has nothing available for an external. 


BNC is a common connector type, but from what I have read, BNC 
connectors cause more signal loss at microwave frequencies than SMA, 
TNC, or N connectors.  It isn't hard to find SMA, TNC, and N connectors. 
It /is/ difficult to find reverse polarity or reverse threaded 
connectors, which tends to be used on wireless equipment to discourage 
"enhancements".  However, if you go to http://www.fab-corp.com and tell 
them that you are a member of... What is it? ...netstumbler.com, you can 
get the connectors and a discount.  They also sell LMR cable which 
causes less signal loss than RG cable.

Anything that doesn't already have an external antenna connector can be 
hacked to accomodate a connector!

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