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External high gain antenna for MacBook
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michaelb
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May 25, 2006, 05:48 AM
 
Okay, I know the MacBook has just come out, and mine hasn't even arrived yet, but I want to get ready!

Does anyone know how easy it would be to fit a MacBook with an external antenna?

Specifically, I want to connect a high gain cantenna that will let me see another cantenna at my house from a local park, which is in line of sight.

The most direct but messy way would be to open up the MacBook and hook into its internal AirPort antenna connector. Any advice on how easy this would be? Is there a vent opening that the cable could come out through or would I have to drill the case?

Alternatively, and much cleaner, has anyone come across a compatible USB 2.0 wifi adapter that has Mac OS X 10.4 (Intel) drivers AND a connector for an external antenna?

Any tips or links to MacBook innard diagrams (service manual?) much appreciated!
     
   
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