Improving performance of a wireless bridge

[SteveP]

Hi,

I've got a pair of access points operating as a wireless bridge, and would like to boost the signal, particularly of the remote access point, to improve connectivity. The local access point broadcasts wifi signal in its area, so I'm guessing a directional antenna probably isn't appropriate for it, but don't know whether the receiving end would benefit from a directional antenna?

I'm a little confused because all of the boosting antennas only have a single connection, and my access points have two aerials. Does this mean that I need to purchase two boosting aerials, or will just one do?

Cheers,

Steve.

 

[SteveP]

Thanks for the info. The access points (Tenda W306R's) are "N" rated, and I checked and found that the unit would work withouth antenna 1, but seemed totally reliant on antenna 2 - without that it wouldn't work at all. Presumably, that would be the one that would benefit most from a directional antenna.

Cheers,

Steve.