Problem with wifi signal on new setup

[pyropetepete]

Setup:-

300Mbps Wireless N Access Point TL-WA801ND

http://uk.tp-link.com/products/details/?categoryid=239&model=TL-WA801ND

2.4GHz 15dBi Outdoor Omni-directional Antenna TL-ANT2415D

http://uk.tp-link.com/products/details/?categoryid=217&model=TL-ANT2415D

Visuals:-


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Stock antenna are 4dBI and i get really good range. I also have a pair of 2.4GHz 5dBi Indoor Desktop Omni-directional Antenna TL-ANT2405C http://uk.tp-link.com/products/details/?categoryid=217&model=TL-ANT2405C

Thats 1 dBi gain over stock and does yeild a little more range.

The problem is with these 2 15 dBi's my range is half of what it was, no gain at all just pure loss!!!

Why?

 

[pyropetepete]

Pete you would have been better with there 8dBi indoor antenna that fits on in place of the stock antennas.

These to get the performance need to be mounted vertical and AWAY in clear space from any objects. Mounting them so close to a wall will degrade the return loss to the wireless transmitters in the AP.

Awaiting for my cables too arrive but there RPSMA-N Females where to hand.

If i bang it up in the attic in the middle they will be okay and better?

 

[pyropetepete]

There only the TP links ones off ebay, yet to of arrived!!!. I just spotted your e-mail buddy !