Reddit reviews Eightwood Dual WiFi Antenna with RP-SMA Male Connector, 2.4GHz 5GHz Dual Band Antenna Magnetic Base for PCI-E WiFi Network Card USB WiFi Adapter Wireless Router Mobile Hotspot
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Frequency: Dual Band 2.4GHz 5.8GHz; Gain: 6dBi; Polarization: Vertical; Directivity: Omni DirectionalAntenna Connector: Dual RP-SMA Male with female pin; Antenna height:7 inches (does not include magnetic base); Antenna extension cable length: 200cm/ 6.5 feetSupport 802.11 b/g/n/ac; Impedance: 50ohm; Package includes: 1pc Dual WiFi RP-SMA Antenna kitApplication:4G LTE router,wireless network router hotspot,WiFi signal booster repeater,wireless mini PCI express PCI-E network card,notebook PC computer external USB wireless network adapter,TP-Link Netgear Wireless Routers, WLAN AP & Hotspot Wireless Range ExtenderCompatible with FPV Headset, FPV Goggles, FPV Camera, FPV Drone Controller, FPV Transmitter, 5.8GHz FPV Headset Goggles DVR Transmitter, FPV Drone Quadcopeter Controller Transmitter, Wireless Video Surveillance, Security IP Camera, NVR Recorder, Truck RV Rear View Camera, Backup Camera
I bought this Dual WiFi RP-SMA Antenna kit and an Intel 9260 for $15 each. The connection is almost perfect two floors away from the router, the default antennas were constantly losing signal because they were blocked by the steel case. The default WiFi card is an Intel 3168NGW unless they updated it (comparison).
I'm not sure how much of a difference the WiFi card made, I got the biggest improvement from moving the antennas to the opposite side of my desk. Although the card is definitely much better.
If you replace the WiFi card, you'll probably have to take the motherboard out of the case. Then unscrew the two screws below the metal M.2 enclosure, pull it out of the motherboard, unscrew the screw on the side of the enclosure (it's small, don't lose it), stretch the sides apart to take the metal cover off the hinges, gently remove the WiFi card connectors, and loosen the screw before removing the WiFi card.
If you have the original VRM heatsink with thick insulation, this is a good time to replace it as well and not after you put everything back together. Easily identifiable by the large standoffs on the side. It's arguable if this step is necessary if you have the slightest bit of airflow over the VRMs, but ASRock will probably ship you a replacement if you ask for one. Take one or two pictures of the heatsink and note the motherboard serial number (printed on the motherboard or findable in command prompt as "wmic baseboard get serialnumber").
Thanks for this. I had a similar challenge with range with a BCM94360CD on the same card a while back, and ended up having to turn off 2.4 GHz WiFi, changing the channel on the house 2.4 GHz WiFi, and getting some goofy antenna setup stuck to the front of my desk. That solved the immediate problem but it's good to know it could be even better. Do you have to run any different kexts / settings to run this card?
On edit: the reason I'd want to upgrade the card, even though everything pretty well works, is because AirDrop works but doesn't work WELL all the time.
You do NOT need to buy an additional addapter to get wifi internet, the Motherboard has the network interface controler (NIC) integrated into the motherboard. On the motherboard IO there are two external threaded connectors for external antenna.
It is weird because typically the motherboard includes an antenna or two that you can screw into this but i cannot find any images or mention of an antenna on the "features" list.
If it really does not come with an antenna then they are easy to purchase on amazon and the connectors are standard so whatever you buy should work.
edit: Links
https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Antenna-Connector-Magnetic-Wireless/dp/B07JVDNDCR/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=wifi+antenna&qid=1572341872&s=electronics&sr=1-5
https://www.amazon.com/Highfine-Wireless-Extension-Bulkhead-Repeater/dp/B01GMBUS8O/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=wifi+antenna&qid=1572341872&s=electronics&sr=1-8
Edit2: It appears from another site to show an Aorus style antenna....again this doesn't guarentee that it is included but it highly suggests it. https://www.novatech.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x570-i-aorus-pro-wifi-amd-am4-x570-chipset-mini-itx-motherboard/x570iaorusprowifi.html
Well, if I were in your shoes, the first thing I'd try is moving the (likely detachable) antenna away from the back of the PC, as the metal that makes up the PC's case could be a problem. There are a ton of third party antenna (like this one) that can be purchased even more cheaply than the powerline adapters, and could improve your situation. Also make sure you have the latest firmware/drivers installed, as connection stability might have been improved in a newer driver.
If that didn't help, I'd connect a decent AP (something like the TP-Link EAP-225/245 or pretty much anything from Ubiquiti) to your router, then disable its built in WiFi (as lower-end routers, which quite frequently describes modem/router combo boxes, often have bottom-of-the-barrel WiFi radios in them). Just make sure to buy the AP from a retailer with a good return policy if it turned out not to help. A good quality AP will cost a bit more than the powerline adapters, but so long as there isn't another environmental reason why WiFi isn't stable in your home, will provide a far superior experience to powerline adapters.
If you have coax TV cable run throughout your home, and the WiFi situation around you is such that the available frequencies are just too crowded, MoCA adapters would a much better choice compared to powerline adapters. MoCA 2.x adapters can reach nearly gigabit speeds, and since the data doesn't go over power lines, doesn't have to deal with all the 'garbage' that powerline adapters do. Unfortunately, not every home is wired with coax (mine isn't, and it was built in '62!), but thankfully it was nearly painless for me to run the few ethernet lines I needed. :)
Oh and you could try an aftermarket antenna with a longer wire that you can put in a better spot, this one might be the right connectors? https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Antenna-Connector-Magnetic-Wireless/dp/B07JVDNDCR/
That motherboard has Wifi 6 and it has antenna connectors on the back of the motherboard EDIT: And it comes with an external antenna already!!!
So what you want to do is get a good dual WiFi antenna to connect to the mobo like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Antenna-Connector-Magnetic-Wireless/dp/B07JVDNDCR/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wifi+antenna&qid=1568229763&s=gateway&sr=8-3That will give you a really strong, high speed signal to your router.
Ive decided to just buy a new one but will this be compatible with my motherboard? https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Antenna-Connector-Magnetic-Wireless/dp/B07JVDNDCR/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=5+ghz+wifi+attena&qid=1565735245&s=gateway&sr=8-9-spell