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@Tom thanks, that looks more like it!
I guess you can just set the transmit power to a reasonable level (like 100mW would be sufficient for me). It’s too bad the antenna connectors are MMCX so I can’t reuse the u.fl/sma cables, adding more cost. So I’ll be looking for alternatives as well. Apparently it’s not as easy since some cards don’t work (i.e. Compex WLE200N2-23)
@patrickm, I tested a few different wifi modules as well as different cables & antennas and finally settled with these. Yes, you set the transmission power to the minimum required level, so it stays within the legal limits and adresses your needs. In my case, it solved my wifi coverage issues.
Indeed, keeping with legal limits is one the factors have to do with the location of the Omnia.
Too many walls? doors? windows between the devices and the Omnias? Antenna position? I have thought about whole issue a lot and my conclusion?
2.4 GHz is just way to crowded. Even if your 2.4GHz is placed at the best location possible, the 2.4GHz interference of the neighbors still do the necessary damage ESPECIALLY when you are living in a apartment building. So the best way is to just step over to 5GHz.
If you don’t live in a apartment building, then 2.4 GHz is still good if you don’t mind the speed limitations. Also this case, location…location location…where do you place the Omnia? Best is somewhere high. If you have 2 floors, on the second floor somewhere in the middle of your house. Although this could also mean you have a front/backyard. So then the BEST solution would still be, a WiFi-extender. Amplyfing the signal with more tx-power, will cause your neighbors maybe do exactly the same, which is more like a “neighbor fight”. Both will suffer 