Internal Antenna
Internal Antenna
Is there a difference between Wi-Fi routers having built-in (internal) antennas and external antennas?
I am interested in buying Apple's Airport Extreme Base Station w/ 802.11n and Gigabit Ethernet feautres.
The thing I like about this router is it is very sleek, mostly because it has got 3 antennas, but they are built-in.
My questions are:
1) would there be any difference, performance-wise, between a router having external antennas and internal antennas.
2) If yes, then would that difference will be huge?
3) The Apple router I am considering buying has 3 antennas. So, would 3 internal antennas obviate the problem of not having external antennas substantially?
Thanks!
The only real advantage to external antennas is that you can add a higher gain one if needed! Those with internal antennas don't make that possible. (Heck even some of the linksys with external antennas have now made them FIXED and not removeable!) You can also position external antennas for the best coverage area, meaning you can place them separate from the router if needed.
Personally, I only buy routers with removeable external antennas, but then I like options! I also use some outdoor antennas and routers that don't have connections make that impossible!
For most users, it probably doesn't make much difference. If the router doesn't cover your needed area you can always add another Access Point! (Antennas are cheaper though!)
PS nearly all N routers will have multiple antennas (either internal or external) that is part of what makes them work!
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