Hi, It would be possible plug any external wifi antenna on Reach/Edison device?
I can see a connector on Edison Board, but I read that using that you may disable the internal wifi antenna.
Any suggestion?
Thanks!
No, it is not possible, here’s what Intel says about the it:
The internal antenna versions also have a u.FL connector on the board, but it is only used as a manufacturing test point. Do not connect an external antenna to a board with an internal antenna.
Ok, that was I read about it… It would be better to get more wifi signal as far as possible of a building and then getting more sat. visibility…
G’day Guys,
I’ve done this and it works perfectly; the key is to remove the zero ohm resistor that is in series with the chip antenna.
This thread provides a little more info -
Cheers,
Paul
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can you advise how far it improved the range by? Do you have any photos of the mod?
I am interested in this also. Does anyone have feedback on how much it can be improved with a 5dB omni antenna for example?
Also, @mikhail.avkhimenia , do you have any more information on this kind of modification or other ways to improve wifi range?
Can u send a picture or more detailed information on how to identify the 0 ohm resistor or any other useful indications?
I and @rafael.lehmkuhl added an external antenna, it’s necessary to cut the connection between the external connection and the 0 ohm resistor.
Result:
- In-circuit antenna.
- 10 cm : -30dBm
- 5 m : -62dBm
- External antenna.
- 10 cm : -31dBm
- 5 m : -52dBm
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