External Antenna

Here are the radiation patterns from the antennas I use:

2.4GHz 5.5 dBi Rubber Duck Antenna HG2405RD-RSP

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900MHz 5 dBi Rubber Duck Antenna HG905RD-RSP

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Here are some general range characteristics at different dBi levels assuming no obstacles:

2.5 dBi 300ft
5 dBi 500ft
7dBi 800ft
9dbi 1200ft

900 MHz pushes through obstacles better than 2.4GHz.

Here are signal propagation maps from my AP's for my house as an example:

2.4GHz

5GHz

I realize I can relocate the AP's for better coverage but my wife didn't want to see them so that's why they ended up where they are.

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