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High Gain 9dBi Omni-Directional Antenna
Optimizing Range
The power of the wireless signal is strongest on the horizontal plane of the Antenna. In the figure, note
the strongest ranges according to the positioning of the Antenna.
For best results, Linksys recommends placing the Antenna as illustrated.
Placing the Antenna
Since the Antenna is omni-directional, you have more flexibility with where you can place the access point. Keep
in mind, however, that the Antenna achieves its peak gain when your client PC (that is, a PC with a wireless
adapter) stays on the same horizontal plane as the Antenna.
Line of sight. The minimum requirement is line of sight. If you can see the receiver antenna, then this maintains
a suitable range.
Avoid obstacles. Avoid obstacles and set up the Antenna and the other antennas as high as possible. Try to avoid
trees, buildings, and other objects close to the path between two antennas, because they can reduce signal
power.
Using the Antenna
The Antenna can be used with the access point for several purposes:
Access point to client devices. You can achieve better range and transmission with the Antenna when
connecting the wireless client (a PC with any wireless adapter) to the access point.
Repeater mode. The Antenna and access point can repeat wireless signals from one access point to other
devices, such as to a client PC or to other repeaters.
Point-to-multipoint Bridging. The Omni-Directional Antenna connects to one main access point. The main
access point connects to other access points that each use a separate Directional Antenna. To achieve maximum
distance coverage, the other access points are usually located in different directions from the main access point.
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Antenna Coverage
NOTE: The Antenna does not provide extra value
for point-to-point bridging. You can achieve the
same antenna gain by using the internal
directional antenna from the access point.
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