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[Peaty]

I got my second antenna today and installed it.  I have one antenna up and the other sideways.  I just checked and the basement (Xbox 360) has a signal of 88 - 89 %  I will keep an eye on it but I usually see somewhere in the area of 63 - 75% and on occasion it will go up to maybe 80.

I've not had problems either with drops and such.  So far the antennas are working OK for me but I just put them on.  I'll report back after a bit to check in.  BTW I have the 825B1 with Firmware Version :      2.02NA

[Zeebra]

Made my way to this thread after starting my own antenna thread. 

I just ordered 2 of those L-com antennas for my 825, anxiously awaiting their arrival and will let you know the results.

[Zeebra]

Got my antennas -- no difference in signal strength.  Waste of money for me. 

[Zeebra]

Update: I take it back, there is actually an IMPROVEMENT in signal strength.  I had to turn my router so that the flat part of the new antennas face the direction I want the signal to go.  I got a slight but consistent boost of 5% in my signal.  I'm going to try and move the router around the room to better position the signal to go through the office door to the rest of the house.

[Peaty]

After messing with the positions of the antennas I also noticed that they seem to be more directional than I thought.

[Lanaki]

I am new to the forum and also just purchased the 825 with hardware version B1. The router is inside my home and I need signal out to my electronics shop about 40 feet away so better antennas was my first thought.
I read all through this thread and I was suprised no one mentioned increasing the power through the software. While I haven't tried it myself yet, I did see in the manual where it can be done. It is my understanding that both antennas carry 2.4 Ghz and 5.0 GHZ. It would be much better for me if I could use a directional antenna on 5.0 GHz and beam that out to the shop while all the others in the house use 2.4 GHz.
My question is: if I connect a directional antenna to just one antenna port and point it to the shop, will that help or mess things up? My router is in the middle of my home usage area for laptops so I have to keep something omni-directional.
Maybe I would be better off just to buy two omni type gain antennas if they are made.
Another question: What will happen if I use a 2.4 GHz directional antenna on 5 GHz and set my shop computer to use 5GHz. Will SWR be a problem and cause loss?
If I could just use one antenna for 2.4 and the other for 5, I would have it made.
HEY D-LINK.......ARE YOU LISTINING?

[FurryNutz]

You can connect an external antennas to each of the connectors in back if you wish and see if it helps get signal out to the area your desiring. I would also make sure that you change from Mixed modes to single mode G or N or try Mixed G and N on 2.4Ghz and Single mode N on 5Ghz. Beware that 5Ghz is best in line of sight with out any walls or obstructions however work ok in short distances with in a house or building, depending on building materials. Standing Wave Ratios are not a factor in these applications as the signal and watts uses are significant enough and the frequency is too high for SWR consideration.
If your looking to extend range I would also look at at DAP-1525 booster.
http://amplifi.dlink.com/Amplifi_Wifi_Booster

[sale987]

Is it safe to buy here, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=22324
I do not know why they do not support paypal :S
Greetings

[FurryNutz]

Look like a safe place to buy from. Do they have any return and RMA policies?

Probably why they don't support paypal is they dont' want to loose money to a middle man. 

Is it safe to buy here, http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=22324
I do not know why they do not support paypal :S
Greetings