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Two dual-band Wi-Fi antennas with 30cm coaxial cables and RP-SMA connectors

YOUHUA

YOUHUA Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter 8dBi RP-SMA 30cm Cable 2-Pack

SKU CH-QPZ5-HRQXK

Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz antenna kit with 8 dBi gain, RP-SMA connectors and 30 cm RG178 pigtail cables for Mini PCI-E cards

  • Product typeBluetooth Adapter
  • Dual-band coverage across 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands
  • 8 dBi gain strengthens signal reach for routers and cameras
  • Omni-directional pattern receives signals from every angle
  • 30 cm RG178 pigtail cables connect Mini PCI-E cards to RP-SMA antennas
  • Two-antenna pack with cables equips both ends of a wireless link

Dual-band 8 dBi antenna kit

This two-pack supplies 8 dBi omni-directional antennas with RP-SMA male connectors for dual-band WiFi at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Each antenna includes a 30 cm RG178 U.FL-to-RP-SMA pigtail cable for Mini PCI Express network cards. The set targets desktop or router upgrades needing higher gain than stock whip antennas.

Replaces low-gain whip antennas

Swapping factory 2 dBi to 5 dBi whips for these 8 dBi units extends range when the signal path is clear and the card uses a Mini PCI-E U.FL connector. The jump is worth it for fixed desktops, routers or IP cameras that stay in one location and can accommodate the 30 cm cable routing. Buyers with M.2 NGFF cards cannot use the supplied pigtails.

Sustained link stability

Under continuous traffic the higher gain maintains usable throughput at greater distance without increasing transmit power. Omni-directional pattern keeps coverage broad so orientation changes matter less than with directional arrays. Cable loss on the 30 cm RG178 run is minimal so the 8 dBi figure reaches the antenna feed point intact.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameYOUHUA
Product typeBluetooth Adapter

Questions about this item

Will the 8 dBi RP-SMA male antenna fit my router's existing antenna port?

The antenna uses a standard RP-SMA male connector that threads onto any RP-SMA female jack found on most dual-band routers, access points and USB WiFi adapters.

How do I connect the 30 cm U.FL pigtail to my Mini PCI-E wireless card, and what mistake should I avoid?

Plug the U.FL end onto the card's tiny U.FL socket, then secure the RP-SMA bulkhead through the chassis; do not force it onto an M.2 NGFF card — the connector is physically incompatible.

When should I replace the RG178 coaxial pigtail cables in the 2-pack?

Replace a pigtail if the U.FL connector feels loose, the cable jacket shows kinks or cuts, or signal drops appear after moving the antenna.

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