WAP11 v2.6 Access point modifications
Increase your output power on the Linksys WAP11 v2.6Warning this only applies to the Linksys WAP11 v2.6
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After taking the Linksys unit apart, this is what is left over. |
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A closer look at the amplifier section. |
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You can clearly see the RF amplifier RF5117 from RF Micro Devices. |
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Maximum output power with Vcc 5 Volt is 5dBm higher than with a Vcc of 3.0 Volt. 27dBm equals 500mW. Gain will increase slightly (guessed increase is 2.3dB(1.7 times power)). Together with the software output hack you will get a lot more power. I do not have a RF output power meter... Who does? |
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The modification actually consists of increasing the supply voltage to the RF ampifier to 5 Volt. To supply 5 Volt to the RF5117 you only need one piece of wire, and a soldering iron. Remove carefully (and keep!) the little SMD coil (the big one) on top left of amplifier section. Replace it in a standing position on its original left pad (arrowed, which is the one that goes to the RF5117. Solder a wire from the free end of the coil to the +5Volt supply. |
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