USB 2.0 Linksys WUSB54G - Antenna Hack - Page 3

mbkowns · 06-09-2006, 03:59 PM

how was the speed upgrade from that?

robberknight · 06-10-2006, 04:32 PM

hmm, it's difficult to measure. One connection which previously was 5,5 MBit is now 18 MBit. But I found speed to be weather-dependant and I'm not sure about the quality of my antenna (was a cheap one and makes strange noises if you touch it).

Comparing speed under the same conditions is not possible without another unmodified WUSB54G.

Splash-X · 06-10-2006, 10:45 PM

Wireless Channel will have alot to do with the signal type and strength. Channel 6 is usualy default, followed by 1 and 11 for the least interferance.

Mirrors, reflective surfaces, and other radio waves will affect your wireless signal.

BarryWoods · 06-11-2006, 04:30 PM

Dude, I'm not trying to crap on your soldering skills, but that's just nasty! Remember, with wifi and bluetooth, we're using microwave frequencies! You can't just solder on a clothes hanger like on a car! I attached a pic to help. Any electronics solder will do. You can also cut off the gold connector, you really don't need it, it will also help make it a bit easier to solder the inner conductor.

BarryWoods · 06-13-2006, 12:50 AM

Hey, here's a pretty good example of what it should look like after you're done. If you have a CompUSA close by they sell the Hawking equipment. Some of their external antenna's come with pigtails. Good quick way to get these kind of connectors in a hurry. Their antenna's aren't too bad either.

robberknight · 06-23-2006, 05:02 PM

Ok, just to report back:

now I got a 14dBi directional panel antenna - still a cheap one from ebay - but this time I really see a big difference. I can see a lot more networks around and the connections to the previously available networks are faster and more reliable.