Is there a user manual that would explain the hookup of this device? I am confused as to how the antenna connects to the device and how this would be configured for our situation. We have an Engenius router that is serving as a booster to get the signal to a particular location. But we want to extend the range of the signal to reach in a different direction and get past some buildings and trees.

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The antenna is connected through the bottom of the Engenius unit, and is designed to be mounted on a wall or pole. The unit does not mount directly to the Engenius unit because the cable provided converts the connection on for the antenna from SMA to TNC. The antenna is designed to change the unit from directional to omnidirectional. I have done extensive testing with this device and found that it provided no more distance than my cheap $30 D-Link wireless N router when connecting with my cell phone if the device is not in line of sight. When in line of sight the unit will provide a good signal up to about 300ft before dropping entirely. It does not work well for moving devices after 150ft because you will notice a delay in packet delivery.

Depending on your distance, this may or may not work. If you are looking to receive signal reliably for over 300ft, I would not be able to tell you that this can do it reliably.

** In my test, the unit was connected directly to the router (RJ45) everything was setup for line of site and was testing video transmission with the omnidirectional antenna. The one thing you need to look out for is what other wireless signals are in the area and what frequencies they transmit over. If you find that your area is cluttered with devices broadcasting on your same channel, your distance will decrease and become less reliable.

Your wireless AP can send a signal great distances, but can the device receiving them send a signal back that same distance? That is something to consider when configuring AP's

I would not recommend buying this unit from Newegg if you haven't, I found a better price online and cancelled my order here within minutes. Newegg charged my account and then denied my cancellation. After the cancellation was denied, I received a notice the following day stating that the item was out of stock and I was refunded my money. I was not impressed.

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