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| Linksys Ships First Dual-Band High-Gain Antennas for Home Wi-Fi Networks | ||||||
Compatible with any wireless router that features an RP-SMA connection, these new antennas deliver 4dBi in the 2.4GHz band and 7dBi in the 5GHz band for up to 2X* antenna gain over stock antennas. Easy to install, simply detach router’s factory antennas and replace with the new high-gain antennas. High-Gain Antenna Benefit So how can a dual-band high-gain antenna really help the average consumer home? Mike Chen, vice president of product management and engineering, said: “Antennas amplify a Wi-Fi signal and improve performance within the coverage area – providing a stronger Wi-Fi signal. New antennas like ours will help customers that are looking to improve their Wi-Fi throughput at the boundaries of their existing wireless network. In Linksys testing, the antennas optimize performance best in a single story environment where the router is on the same floor as the primary Wi-Fi usage. If users require signal enhancement on multiple floors, a range extender is more ideal.” Upgrading a Wi-Fi router or other device to omni-directional antennas can also help improve connectivity with mobile devices in the home and resolve basic signal issues. However depending on the environment a repeater or range extender maybe needed which can amplify and relay signals in multi-level homes. Linksys WRT004ANT and WRT002ANT Omni-directional High Gain Antennas Features: * 2X antenna gain - 7dBi on 5GHz band is 2X gain than standard stock antennas * Simultaneous Dual Band up to 4dBi - 2.4GHz 7dBi - 5GHz - Operates on both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands * Omni Directional - Extends your Wi-Fi coverage for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands on the horizontal plane * RP-SMA Connectors - For easy installation on routers. Simply detach factory antennas and attach the High-Gain Antennas using the RP-SMA connectors Pricing and Availability Linksys WRT004ANT and WRT002ANT Omni-directional High Gain Antennas are available at leading online retailers including Amazon, Newegg and Linksys.com at an MSRP of $99.99 and $59.99 respectively. For more information, visit http://www.linksys.com/us/c/networking-accessories/ |
