WLAN/LTE Antenna on a AC1200

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WLAN/LTE Antenna on a AC1200
WLAN/LTE Antenna on a AC1200
2022-02-01 17:05:42 - last edited 2022-02-17 11:54:32
Model: Archer C1200  
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Hi there,
 

I have a question about my WiFi router. Maybe someone can help me here.

I own a TP-Link AC1200. This has 2 antenna connections. Now I would like to both increase my WLAN range within the house (my idea is to put a cable through my house and then connect an antenna there so that I don't have to work with repeaters) and on the other hand connect an antenna so that I can improve my 4G signal (that would be something for the roof of my house, right?).

How does that fit together with the connections?

So what exactly do I have to connect here?
 

Thank you for your help...

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Re:WLAN/LTE Antenna on a AC1200
2022-02-01 19:11:18 - last edited 2022-02-17 11:54:32

@Maverix 

 

Hi,

 

Is "AC1200" the exact model name of your router or is it just the class identifier?

 

On TP-Link's website I can only find the MR400, MR500 and MR600 routers, all being AC1200-class routers. Most of the available models (but not all hardware versions) have two detachable external 4G antennas and two internal Wi-Fi antennas (inside the router's housing). 

 

In case of detachable external antennas it is easy to connect extension cables and different antennas, however extending and replacing the internal antennas would require substantial rework.

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Re:WLAN/LTE Antenna on a AC1200
2022-02-01 20:40:56 - last edited 2022-02-17 11:54:32

@woozle 

 

I think the correct model would then be

"Archer MR600"

 

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Re:WLAN/LTE Antenna on a AC1200
2022-02-03 17:28:39 - last edited 2022-02-17 11:54:32

@Maverix 

 

The MR600 has external SMA connectors to which the 4G antennas are attached. Using extension cables to relocate the antennas should be easy.

 

I can't find any pictures of the inside of the MR600 router, but as I mentioned earlier, relocating the internal Wi-Fi antennas would require some effort. (basically, drilling two holes into the router's casing and install two pigtail cables with SMA connectors that can be mounted into those holes)

 

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