D-Link 2.4GHz Omni-Directional 7dBi Indoor Antenna ( ANT24-0700 )

D-Link 2.4GHz Omni-Directional 7dBi Indoor Antenna ( ANT24-0700 ) | It does expand the range

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	D-Link 2.4GHz Omni-Directional 7dBi Indoor Antenna ( ANT24-0700 ) D-Link D-Link average customer review:based on 92 reviews view larger image
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The D-Link ANT24-0700 Omni-Directional 7dBi Indoor Antenna extends coverage for an existing 802.11b/g wireless network. The omni-directional design of the ANT24-0700 offers dramatically increased wireless signal coverage in all directions. With 360° of better signal reception, this high-gain antenna will also improve data throughput at further distances. It connects to a variety of wireless PCI adapters, wireless routers and access points on the market today. Whether the wireless router or access point has a SMA or TNC connector, the ANT24-0700 comes with a RP-SMA to RP-TNC conversion adapter to accommodate either connector type. Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) - 1.92 - 1 (max) Linear & vertical polarization Connectors - Reverse SMA; RP-SMA to TNC adapter 1.5 meter, 50 ohm RG-178 cable

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A very nice replacement.

I bought this antenna because my original antenna on my router broke off (yes, there were running children involved). I do see a little more coverage in the house but what I really like about the unit is it's seperate base. You can put this in any number of different places to make it work best for you.

It does expand the range

Yes! It works!
It does expand the range very well.
You need to make sure there aren't many walls between the antenna and system/laptop. And ideally both antenna and system should be in the same plane (like, on tables of approximately same height). The product feels sturdy and reliable. Unpacking was irritating...could not find an easy way to cut that bullet proof plastic. Same story with most products these days.
I am not giving 5 stars due to the lack of published information about the range. I had to go through several sites and reviews before picking this one. The manufacturers should clearly publish how wide the range will be without walls and with walls instead of simply saying "links">7dbi" or "extend your range". And then they can add the list of factors that might effect the signals. I was in a hurry to return the product and could not capture details about the exact width of range.
In my case there are too many walls and I had to return the product.
Note that I was trying to capture signals from a friend's apartment 3 apartments(not buildings) away. I connected it to his router and placed close to his door. I could receive signals when I keep my main door open. I ended up calling Comcast (again) for a new connection.
Amazon's return policy is very fair and the process is easy to follow.
No shipping price was charged in my case. They survived the burst of dotcom bubble. They will survive the recession and elections ;)

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Longer cable Needed

I am using the indoor antenna as I write this. It has made it possible for me to receive a signal. But, I would like D-Link to provide a longer connecting cable with the unit, or to offer one as an extra purchase, because I cannot optimize my signal by placing the antenna in the best possible place. I also wish it was more sensitive, though the next step up in antennas which were more sensitive was triple the price.
This will do for now.

Helps, But Not a Lot

I'm not sure if I'm having a hard time connecting other computers to my router because my router is upstairs and the computers I'm trying to connect to are downstairs, but this seems to have helped a little. I don't always get reception, but sometimes do. It does seem to make a difference to reposition both the antenna and the Wireless G adapter.

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