Cheap Router Antenna Extension Cables are a Gimmick? or are they?

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  • @garysims4128
    @garysims4128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Try a LMR-400 cable. The cable you bought has high db attenuation. The LMR-400 cable is a low capacitance / low loss rated. The cable will cost a little more but you should be able to move the antenna up to 100 feet / 30 meters without loss. I have experienced large improvements using LMR-400 and a yagi antenna like you showed in the video at 2:35.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 😊

    • @ocoro174
      @ocoro174 ปีที่แล้ว

      nigga that cable is like $50 💀

    • @danyalahmad2097
      @danyalahmad2097 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mate I have yai antenna and it's working fine but I bought rp-sma extension cable 10m which is rg174 and it's not working at all

    • @Dawd7
      @Dawd7 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ocoro174 damn fr?

  • @chrclmnky
    @chrclmnky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good video, I was about to buy a couple of wifi antenna extension stands for a better cable management of the router. We have the same router too, Archer c2.

  • @Slash27015
    @Slash27015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another thing to consider is that the antennas need to be pointing upwards, in order to make a circular signal out to the sides.
    If you extend it with a cable, and then i.e. lay them down on the table, all the energy will go into the table and up into the ceiling, as the sides now lay horizontal and project vertically.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes true 👍

    • @joescheller6680
      @joescheller6680 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What i was thinking also. In another video they syggested router should be setting ona base then antennas going up for better signal. They attached ours to the wall flat antennas dont give you any range out wards that way

  • @gilmoreskeen1234
    @gilmoreskeen1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What you needed was LMR400 antenna cable,the ones you used had high signal attenuation.
    Try again using Wilson LMR400 or any other,just use LMR400 antenna cable.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks So much! will do, please do subscribe :)

    • @johnerickvinalon2683
      @johnerickvinalon2683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rtechreviews also how was the antennas oriented? Orientation also plays a role as they broadcast the signal in a pattern, was it just on the floor lying down or was it propped up like how it was installed on the router (vertically)

    • @danyalahmad2097
      @danyalahmad2097 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnerickvinalon2683 I'm using rg174 which is very common for wifi signals using directional yagi antenna and it's not working at all with wifi adapter

  • @therockeys7200
    @therockeys7200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks. i was going to do the same but will find another alternative.

  • @road00mmr87
    @road00mmr87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can u tell me what connector suitable for tenda 4G09 to external antenna

  • @alvingoquiolay4234
    @alvingoquiolay4234 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for making this video since I this prevented me from adding additional cost to my wifi router system.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Alvin! please do subscribe! Thanks

  • @MrDegsy69
    @MrDegsy69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its very simple just keep your external antenna cable run as short as possible?
    You can do this by placing the router in a loft or high point in the building but running the short length antenna cable to an external antenna lashed to a mast or wall bracket (bi polar omni directional antenna is best with good signal areas).
    It is then just a case of running a single long ethernet cable from your router to your computer or to a switch or 2nd bridged router if you have other networked devices like NAS servers and printers or you require wifi as well.
    The advantage of this is that there will be no signal loss whatsoever through the ethernet cable which is both cheaper and faster for this intended purpose than doing it the other way by running very long coax cables from the router to the antenna.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True... but on the contrary I found this cable useful for my wifi security camera 😊

  • @maximatefox2517
    @maximatefox2517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have the same cable and I got the same results. But when you do use the cable and put the antenna right next to a smartphone or PC and I mean like 1 inch away you get very great speeds. Before in my bedroom speeds at best were 14 mbps now they get 26 mbps. Could it be the antenna we are using?

    • @indiatechnewscom
      @indiatechnewscom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      anderson cadogan possibly the cables.. I guess the wire quality and thickness play a role 😊

    • @danyalahmad2097
      @danyalahmad2097 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@indiatechnewscom thinner or thick?

  • @julianrobertson3303
    @julianrobertson3303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is the cable you used 50 ohm ? , as the cable should be 50 ohm .

  • @albhenpa
    @albhenpa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    May thos cablea can hear better from client device than router around on obstacle and isolation

  • @joescheller6680
    @joescheller6680 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You dont mention position of router setting on a base or attached to wall setting on a base with antennas perpendicular to router is best im tols for signal strength is that right or wronf.

  • @kaedstagen
    @kaedstagen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the spacing and direction of the 2 antennae is also a factor. were they put in a similar position to how they were on the router?

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes.. I don't remember it's been a while... but mostly these extensions do not work 😕

  • @ruzbehkelawala4466
    @ruzbehkelawala4466 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you good video

  • @mohamedsalah_memo_salah_you
    @mohamedsalah_memo_salah_you 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you know you buy these cables to add more gain antennas not your original ones btw , you would make one or buy one like a yagi antenna , used for long range dist , or a cantenna as well , or any product out there

  • @charleshines6155
    @charleshines6155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had one that looks very much like yours but the Ethernet maxes out at 100 MB on the one I had. I get 170 MB from my ISP and so you can see why I returned it and got an Archer C7. The C7 was not all that expensive either, maybe 20 or 30 more than the other one I had but well worth it. It is a one time cost if you can avoid messing with it and bricking it.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True 👍 😊

    • @charleshines6155
      @charleshines6155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rtechreviews It also leaves plenty of room for any spikes in speed caused by inconsistencies in their network and makes me future-proof to a certain extent at least for internet speed. Note that when I first started using their service I was paying for 100 megabits and with my old ancient Actiontec that was all I was getting from Ethernet (or 30 in another room if I was lucky). Having gotten a better router has opened my eyes to the possible extra speed they allow. They may have overprovisioned the speed to guarantee that you would get 100 megabits most of the time. That is because people love to complain and if they don't get what they paid for the phone lines at the ISPs would be flooded with dissatisfied customers requesting line checks and service calls. I am on a cable modem and it is possible to slow the whole network in the general area for all people on the same line but it is no easy feat, especially if your ISP thinks of you and invested in good equipment.

  • @peterbrown8889
    @peterbrown8889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    should of tried connecting 2.4ghz as a lot of the exiension like the ones u had , some have a small black base at the end and fix the antenna to that side and other end in router like described , But ive noticed in the description of these extension leads listings , always seem to mention 2.4ghz , so im Guessing' there not great or fully compatibe in boosting 5ghz

    • @armstrongskyview2810
      @armstrongskyview2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong, the cable for 2.4 and 5ghz is the same. Its the quality of the cable that will enable or not the ability to remote the antenna. The cable used in the video was not sheilded and the antenna placement was not matching the receiver. there must be symitry with the polorisation.

  • @chrisvilavelha
    @chrisvilavelha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ... Thanks, you just killed my idea ! Actually saved me some time and money ! :-)

  • @rjblitz5871
    @rjblitz5871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Save 10 minutes of your life. In brief he says it doesn't work. Thank me later
    Edit: you need to actually boost the power of the signal to get more range. Adding longer/better antennas with the same signal power rarely works.

    • @bicanoo_magic3452
      @bicanoo_magic3452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm thanking you NOW! I was already shitty over the way he pronounced 'antenna"!!!

    • @rjblitz5871
      @rjblitz5871 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bicanoo_magic3452 😂 I swear

    • @SalmanShah95
      @SalmanShah95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe

    • @marcoavila2426
      @marcoavila2426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You and so many others think this is a better approach at learning? I feel sad for future generations. So you think you “saved” others time by posting your myopic assumption as a final result? Then people like you accept your assessment instead of making there own determination? Not good.
      Just be watching this fully, others have determined that there are ways to make this work. One is the quality of the cable, as others have made this work perfectly with better cable. There is also the placement of the antennas which were not stated nor shown. He probably had these laying flat on a table since they have no built in stand. These antennas are designed to stand up and sprees the signal out from the sides. If his placement was poor then that alone could have reduced the signal strength. Watching this video in it’s entirety is good for developing an analytical mind. You’ve done harm and no favors.

    • @Bruisader
      @Bruisader 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read comments for how to make it work

  • @rtechreviews
    @rtechreviews  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please check the new video where a Wifi Antenna was upgraded on a Android TV box th-cam.com/video/tNugPPM4aac/w-d-xo.html

    • @rjblitz5871
      @rjblitz5871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With every 6 inches of wire you add the signal strength reduces about 6dbm. This is the stupidest thing I've ever seen

  • @alanboyle2644
    @alanboyle2644 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did you reset the router when you fitted the cables as it would need reconfigured possibly

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I tried rebooting, but it loses signal strength regardless. :) Thanks for watching please do subscribe.

  • @highflowhighflow9896
    @highflowhighflow9896 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    maybe 1 meter of those cable will still be ok but longer of those tinny cables will have lot of loss. you better use a accesspoint extra or fit much better antennas direct or with very short antenna cables, you can easy make a very good some directive antenna like a biquad.

    • @indiatechnewscom
      @indiatechnewscom 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      highflow highflow bang on... It makes a lot of sense... Yup

  • @danielndigirigikariuki664
    @danielndigirigikariuki664 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 👍

  • @jbx907
    @jbx907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coax has losses, connecting coaxial cables will degrade the signal more, thats why antennas are better on the radio itself. Coax is a no no for 2.4ghz and 5ghz.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks James really informative ☺️

  • @georgeindestructible
    @georgeindestructible 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is only useful with cases where you have to get the antenna into a place where the router can't be at and also in cases where you have to use signal boosters which require their own power otherwise these cables, even the best, with distance the signal loss and interference can become a severely limiting factor.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely 💯

    • @armstrongskyview2810
      @armstrongskyview2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You clearly have no understang of whats going on, please dont post your thoughts...post facts

    • @danyalahmad2097
      @danyalahmad2097 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@armstrongskyview2810 dude mine is same cable rg174 and it's not working it's 10m I'm using with wifi adapter and yagi antenna

  • @user-ch4tl3dt8n
    @user-ch4tl3dt8n 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you know about Tv plus at the philippines It will works with it???

  • @WattsnabbAB
    @WattsnabbAB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you need to have this cables or is it possible to use regular dc cable and solder it to the antena cable?

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think any good quality cable may work provided it is soldered right

    • @WattsnabbAB
      @WattsnabbAB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rtechreviews ok thanks. I have solider everything and have problem with signal when usin 2 antena solider on a wifi extender board. Have checked so its supports
      802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11ac
      And both antena and extender support the same.

  • @beastscientist
    @beastscientist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are my hero man so true thank you so much............ Keep it giong

  • @AfkarzemerTech
    @AfkarzemerTech 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank

  • @bronzekey1797
    @bronzekey1797 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You may want to try this test with cables that are thicker because the thicker wires are more resistant to outside noise. Your cables seem to be a little thin compared to other ones so that may be why you have poor performance.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Piotr, what a good tip! Will try finding a better alternative :)

    • @edgarGR
      @edgarGR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rtechreviews hiciste algún vídeo? Acabo de comprar exactamente el cable del vídeo y veo que no aumento la señal☹️☹️

  • @cybertech7519
    @cybertech7519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice what is the model no of ur router?

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a TP Link Archer C2 thanks. Please do subscribe

  • @4125730
    @4125730 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You took so long to say that it doesn't work!

    • @indiatechnewscom
      @indiatechnewscom 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RANJAN NAYAK haha sorry was tested on the go

  • @jaredfaul
    @jaredfaul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What app was used to test the wifi signal?

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just used a wifi signal test app from playtime 😊

  • @techmatebolpur9252
    @techmatebolpur9252 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    use good coax extension it'll do your job

  • @aminebounir1415
    @aminebounir1415 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks

  • @kksethi3983
    @kksethi3983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is not clear what u have shown.

  • @plattwinetrout
    @plattwinetrout ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whish I watched before buying. Didn't work for me either

  • @davyspilani1231
    @davyspilani1231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your supposed to use those cables on the wifi card of your pc, ie they are meant for receiving rather than transmitting and then they work very well.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point. I did not try that :) thanks for the tip will give it a shot. Please do subscribe!

    • @ByteNishi
      @ByteNishi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you have videos or links to support that, I am thinking of buying that

    • @ByteNishi
      @ByteNishi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rtechreviews Did you try that?

    • @armstrongskyview2810
      @armstrongskyview2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are dumb, an antenna receives and transmits! An aireal like on your roof for tv only receives.

    • @danyalahmad2097
      @danyalahmad2097 ปีที่แล้ว

      I try that with wifi adapter and yahi antenna and not working at all

  • @anandkachale5187
    @anandkachale5187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope evryone makes more such honest videos with test results

    • @marcoavila2426
      @marcoavila2426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There are many flaws in his testing and we can’t even see how he placed the antennas (that have no built in stands). The placement of the antennas are very important. Also, like many have said here, using inferior cables will also make it seem like remote antennas do not work. There is nothing honest about this attempt. If anything he is deceiving even if he doesn’t mean to.

  • @Herlander25
    @Herlander25 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you bought a male /female cable ...you need a male / male cable to those antenas, and change the router software to external antenas

  • @hometechnology7785
    @hometechnology7785 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much sir

  • @sikogamerofficial
    @sikogamerofficial 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What router is it??

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tplink Archer C2

  • @akepatinagaraju8564
    @akepatinagaraju8564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • @armstrongskyview2810
    @armstrongskyview2810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The reason this did not work for you is the cable you used was not sheilded!
    Please research antenna theroy

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a cheap cable 😊

  • @mohdazharali73
    @mohdazharali73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should change the anttena , much bigger , not use same anttena ...outdoor antenna need extra wire ...

  • @ehteshamnezami5766
    @ehteshamnezami5766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fake wire this wire not working

  • @jojebia1648
    @jojebia1648 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ante-nas. not ant-nas.

  • @Jshankarpatel532
    @Jshankarpatel532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir for this knowledge 👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍 nice video

  • @svisuvas3555
    @svisuvas3555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tks, you save me from buying this cable.

    • @rtechreviews
      @rtechreviews  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I helped ! Please do subscribe Visuvas thanks!

  • @JeremyPegram
    @JeremyPegram 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well that was disappointing 🙄 lol

  • @niranjanh.shukla639
    @niranjanh.shukla639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He talks too much, isn't he ??