CF 802.11b that accepts external antenna?

Stumblin' Dan · 05-16-2003

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a Compact Flash (CF) 802.11b card that accepts an external antenna (i.e. has a port for a pigtail?)

I'm trying to get a minimal setup going with a Dell Axim and PocketWarrior.

I have everything working, but I don't have enough gain to pull in signals except from rather close range.

Any ideas?

Thanks!
d

Madhadder · 05-17-2003

As far as I know only certain PCMCIA cards have an Ext.
Connector...

They are:

Lucent Silver
Lucent Gold
OEM Models of Cisco Aironet
OEM Senaro/Enginus Cards

Anything else and your going to need some soldering skills.

Stumblin' Dan · 05-17-2003

If that's the case, anyone have a FAQ on how/where to solder to a CF card?

Madhadder · 05-17-2003

That would depend on the CF card..
and if the PCB has tracks & pads to connect a connector
or cable to...

Post a pix of the guts of your card so we can check it out...

EDiT · 07-09-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Madhadder
As far as I know only certain PCMCIA cards have an Ext.
Connector...

They are:

Lucent Silver
Lucent Gold
OEM Models of Cisco Aironet
OEM Senaro/Enginus Cards

Anything else and your going to need some soldering skills.

Thought I'd resurect this thread because I'm looking for one now too. I found this press release that says

Quote:

The Spectrum24 High Rate CF card comes in two form factors: with an integrated antenna for Type I CF extend slots in PDAs and an external antenna connecter for embedded device designs.

I have not been able to find that card anywhere though. Anyone have any luck?

Also, the built in antenna on some of the 3-com cards pops off to reveal external connectors (don't remember what type)

Madhadder · 07-09-2003

1. I thought the High Rate card are unsupported...

2. It's vaporware... Nobody else has found them either...

G8tK33per · 07-09-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Madhadder

Post a pix of the guts of your card so we can check it out...

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Stumblin' Dan Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2	CF 802.11b that accepts external antenna? I'm wondering if anyone knows of a Compact Flash (CF) 802.11b card that accepts an external antenna (i.e. has a port for a pigtail?) I'm trying to get a minimal setup going with a Dell Axim and PocketWarrior. I have everything working, but I don't have enough gain to pull in signals except from rather close range. Any ideas? Thanks! d

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05-17-2003	#2 (permalink)
Madhadder General "Noob Basher" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,620	As far as I know only certain PCMCIA cards have an Ext. Connector... They are: Lucent Silver Lucent Gold OEM Models of Cisco Aironet OEM Senaro/Enginus Cards Anything else and your going to need some soldering skills.

05-17-2003	#3 (permalink)
Stumblin' Dan Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2	If that's the case, anyone have a FAQ on how/where to solder to a CF card?

05-17-2003	#4 (permalink)
Madhadder General "Noob Basher" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 1,620	That would depend on the CF card.. and if the PCB has tracks & pads to connect a connector or cable to... Post a pix of the guts of your card so we can check it out...