WiFi Hacks and Mods

Routers, Repeaters, Antennas

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SMA size connector [Fig. 6] is a little smaller than the antenna hole. In order for it to fit snugly I used a bushing. It was necessary to cut half of the rim off [Fig. 7]. The reason I had to do this is clear once you look at the antenna hole.

Fig. 6 SMA connector is tiny

Fig. 7 Cut bushing

When I inserted the bushing in the hole [Fig. 8] it was a little wobbly so I put a tiny dab of glue to hold it in place.

Fig. 8 Bushing in place

With the bushing in place you can thread the pigtail through. It is OK to force jam the connector in the hole so it stays still (that's what we wanted). You can place a couple of self adhesive cable holders onto the PCB just avoid placing them on the board lines or the components. [Fig. 9]

Fig. 9 SMA connector and pigtail inside WHR-G125

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