D-Link Wireless Router Antenna

I have lost the antenna for the D-Link wireless router. Is there
anyway I can still use this wireless router? If not, can I get a
replacement antenna? Any helpful pointers are appreciated.

AC

astra.castra@gmail.com hath wroth:

>I have lost the antenna for the D-Link wireless router. Is there
>anyway I can still use this wireless router? If not, can I get a
>replacement antenna? Any helpful pointers are appreciated.

Do I really have to guess the model number or is this some kind of
detective puzzle?

Most DLink wireless routers use RP-SMA connectors. Replacement
antennas are all over eBay and various wireless dealers. Search eBay
for "RP SMA antenna". Look at the photo of the connector and make
sure it matches your unspecified model Dlink router.

Dlink also sells replacement antennas. See:
<http://www.dlink.com/products/category.asp?cid=1&sec=0#cid_59>

The stock 2dBi antenna is rather insipid. This would be a good time
to purchase a higher gain or directional antenna.

While you're waiting, you can cram a 1/4 wave antenna into the
connector and it should work. 1/4 wave is 3.125mm long. At the power
levels these devices run, you're not going to blow anything up if the
antenna is off a bit one way or other. Unfortunately, you'll need a
socket to match the pin in the connector. Just use a piece of metal
tubing, such as brass ballpoint pen refill. Squash it slightly so
that it fits over the connector center pin.




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Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Jeff, thanks for a detailed reply. The model is DI-514. I will try
to purchase one on the resources you have mentioned. Thanks again!

AC

On Jul 15, 8:06 pm, Jeff Liebermann <je...@cruzio.com> wrote:
> astra.cas...@gmail.com hath wroth:
>
> >I have lost the antenna for the D-Link wireless router. Is there
> >anyway I can still use this wireless router? If not, can I get a
> >replacement antenna? Any helpful pointers are appreciated.
>
> Do I really have to guess the model number or is this some kind of
> detective puzzle?
>
> Most DLink wireless routers use RP-SMA connectors. Replacement
> antennas are all over eBay and various wireless dealers. Search eBay
> for "RP SMA antenna". Look at the photo of the connector and make
> sure it matches your unspecified model Dlink router.
>
> Dlink also sells replacement antennas. See:
> <http://www.dlink.com/products/category.asp?cid=1&sec=0#cid_59>
>
> The stock 2dBi antenna is rather insipid. This would be a good time
> to purchase a higher gain or directional antenna.
>
> While you're waiting, you can cram a 1/4 wave antenna into the
> connector and it should work. 1/4 wave is 3.125mm long. At the power
> levels these devices run, you're not going to blow anything up if the
> antenna is off a bit one way or other. Unfortunately, you'll need a
> socket to match the pin in the connector. Just use a piece of metal
> tubing, such as brass ballpoint pen refill. Squash it slightly so
> that it fits over the connector center pin.
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann je...@cruzio.com
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558