| This antenna is the largest and furthest reaching commercial WiFi antenna on the market. It boasts an impressive 24dBi gain rating, high grade aluminum parts and narrow 7 degree radiation cone. The narrow cone in which the antenna focuses is the signal power is the secret to allowing the signal to receive or transmit up to a tested 8 miles of range. The antenna is meant to mounted outdoors, pointed to the area where the signal is coming from (or you want it to go) and comes with an N-female type connector. The cable included in this package is used to transfer the signal indoors where your transmitter or receiver is located. Common examples of use for this antenna are to receive a signal far away from a coffee shop to use in your home for free. This would entail using a USB adapter (receiver) and a cable with a connector SMA RP at a desired length. The second most common use is for sending your signal from a router to your neighbors house or barn far away. Items needed for this is a router which you use to get Internet from your provider and a cable with a connector TNC RP at a desired length.NOTE: the connectors suggested for your desired use are the types needed in 99.9% of cases. Double check just to be sure to avoid any issues.This buy.com WiFi kit comes with the antenna and cable needed to connect to most USB adapters in the market. The cable is a thick LMR 400 type assembly made in the USA on our factory floor. With our expertise is cable assembly and thick dual shield coating we guarantee the highest quality available and an impressive only 3dBi signal loss per 100ft of cable. |
