R216 external antenna - where to buy?

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kiwifidget

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#191529 7-Feb-2016 15:46

I'm currently online via my R216 WiFi device. It works quite well considering there isn't even enough reception here to make or receive calls and texts. While I was fiddling about with it I noticed it has a port (2 holes) for an antenna. Does Vodafone sell these or are they more of a 3rd party kind of thing?

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#1487040 7-Feb-2016 16:01

Looks like this is the kind of thing you need:

http://www.jaycar.co.nz/IT-Products/Networking/Wireless-Hardware-%26-Accessories/FME-to-TS9-Adaptor/p/AR3317

You'll need two of these, as well as two 3G/4G antennas.

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#1487089 7-Feb-2016 17:08

3rd party

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#1487279 8-Feb-2016 08:58

I've got one of these, but my modem has TS-9 connectors.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/35dBi-4G-EXTERNAL-LTE-WIFI-SMA-Antenna-Amplifier-Booster-Connector-for-HUAWEI-B593-B890-B880-4G/32351374017.html

You might need to look at one (or two) that support(s) the 700MHz range if you're in band28 country, like this

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Brand-New-High-Gain-28dBi-SMA-Plug-4G-696-960MHz-1710-2690MHz-Yagi-Antenna-Dropshipping/32424449490.html