Chapter 16. Adding Wi-Fi Antennas to Your Network

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understanding Wi-Fi antennas

• Antennas and the FCC

• Adding an antenna to an access point

• Antenna in a can

• Where to buy an antenna

Adding antennas to your Wi-Fi access point can greatly extend the range, coverage, and performance of your Wi-Fi network.

This chapter explains the ins and outs of antennas. What are the best kind to use, and how do they connect? How should an antenna be positioned, and are there other configuration issues? What do antennas cost, and where should you buy yours?

I'll answer these questions and more in this "broadcast blast" of a chapter.