Thanks Andy, At this point I am just goofing around, I didn't even know you could take the antenna off the AP. I just like to tinker, and wouldn't mind offering access. Jon > Jon Kotek wrote: > > > > Hey just wanted to say hello, I am currently running mostly D-link equipment > > (ap-1000, DWL-650 cards) just looking to see if there is any info out there > > for improving my access point or if I have to bite the bullet and buy a wap- > > 11. > > I dunno that a WAP11 is going to be that much of an improvement over > a DWL-1000AP.. > > What are you trying to improve: speed, range, features ? > > You may be able to increase the range by adding an external > antenna. Here's some fairly crude instructions on how to replace > the MMCX (I think) that goes to the folding antenna with an > N connector: > > http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/DlinkAccessPointComments > > You can always use a pigtail that matches the connector on the > folding antenna (as I said, I think it's an MMCX) - use this to > connect to some third-party antenna (the exact one depends on > the area you wish to cover and the $$ you're willing to spend.) > Examples include: > > http://www.superpass.com/2400-2483M_RE.html > http://www.cushcraft.com/thumbs.asp?id=1 > http://www.maxrad.com/_2ghz-6ghz.sht > http://www.antennasystems.com/broadband.html#anchor932487 > http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/antennas_2400.html > > I'm sure a few minutes spent with google will return more options. > > What kind of improvements did you have in mind ? > -- > andyw at pobox.com > > Andy Warner Voice: (612) 801-8549 Fax: (208) 575-5634 > _______________________________________________ > Twin Cities Wireless Users Group Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > http://www.tcwug.org > tcwug-list at tcwug.org > https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tcwug-list