Install WIFI antenna on Batwing Mod
I decided to mount a WIFI antenna for those few times when WIFI actually works for me. What I had: - WIFI Antenna with N connector - RG58 cable - old Linksys WRT54G router running DDWRT conf...
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If your WiFi adapter is USB, you could move it closer to the antenna and run a long USB cable. You can go up to 16 feet with a passive cable, 100's of feet with an active. This would minimize your RF loss.
As Jeff noted, your zip-ties will self destruct in a matter of months from UV exposure. At the very least get some black nylon ones which are UV resistant.
While you are on your roof replacing zip-ties, you might want to move the antenna up higher on the mast.
As Jeff noted, your zip-ties will self destruct in a matter of months from UV exposure. At the very least get some black nylon ones which are UV resistant.
While you are on your roof replacing zip-ties, you might want to move the antenna up higher on the mast.
