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Buffalo Technology WLE-DA2 AirStation 9 dBi High-Gain Indoor Directional Antenna | 
 enlarge | Brand: Buffalo
Category: CE
List Price: $69.50
Buy New: $35.00
You Save: $34.50 (50%)
New (8) Used (1) from $35.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 6463
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.4 x 2.4
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: WLE-DA2
Model: WLE-DA2
UPC: 747464092447
EAN: 0747464092447
ASIN: B00078NIOA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 9 dBi (5.4 dBi including cable loss) high-gain yagi (directional) antenna compatible with 2.4 GHz 802.11g/b Wireless components | | • | Supports MC and RP-TNC interfaces, connector included | | • | Wall or desk mountable (comes with mounting screws); adjustable antenna face angle | | • | Easy to install, no software needed | | • | 9-foot cable included for flexible placement |
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Product Description
The AirStation 9 dBi High Gain Wireless Indoor Directional Antenna, model WLE-DA2 supports 2.4 GHz 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices to increase signal gain up to 2 times and boost wireless performance. An external MC to RP-TNC connector is included for use with other manufacturers' wireless devices. The long 9 ft. cable offers the option for desktop placement or wall mounting. Compact design, easy installation and adjustable antenna face angle provides a perfect high gain antenna solution for any wireless network.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good Product, Bad Adaptor October 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros: I purchased the AirStation for use with a desktop computer located in a bad area for wireless reception. The 9 foot cable allowed the AirStation to be situated in an area with less interference. The high gain and directional capabilities also improved the reception. Finally, the attractive appearance of the AirStation made it ideal for use in a highly visible area.br /br /Cons: The AirStation comes with an "MC to RP-TNC" adaptor which does NOT mate with the wireless card in my desktop. To make the connection, you need to purchase the "Buffalo Tech AIRSTATION OPTIONAL ANTENNA ( WLE-RMC )" adaptor. The name used at Amazon implies that it's an antenna; however, it's actually the adaptor needed to make the connection. This adaptor should have been included with the AirStation. At the very least, the customer should be warned that an additional adaptor may be needed.br /
Buffalo WLE-DA2 antenna really works! February 23, 2007
The antenna works great, really increases the range for WiFi. I was able to connect with good (3 bar) signal with standard Linksys WiFi router at 250 ft. The only downgrade is the MX plug is a bit fragile. Too bad most other WiFi cards do not have external antenna connections.
 Boosts your wi-fi signal effectively December 5, 2005
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
Buffalo Tech's WLE-DA2 is a small, lightweight indoor directional antenna that boosts your wi-fi signal. I've been using one for six months now and have been very happy with its performance.br /br /The "directional" nature of this antenna means it broadcasts in one direction. In its line of sight, it can maintain 11Mbps speed as far as 100 meters (300 feet); if there are walls or other obstructions, this distance will obviously be shorter. When I place the antenna facing out my apartment window, I can get a useable wi-fi signal inside a small street corner park about 50-60 meters away.br /br /You should check the product image I posted next to the product name. The graphic, downloaded from Buffalo's website, shows the range of its coverage. The reddish orange fan is the "optimal" range, whereas the light orange area can theoretically give you wi-fi throughput of 1Mbps, but in my experience, anything further than 100 meters or so makes the wi-fi signal impossible to use reliably.br /br /BTW, how effective the Buffalo antenna's range also critically depends on your wi-fi client card (i.e., the adapter inside your PC that pulls in the signal). When I use the built-in wi-fi adapter in my ultralight Sharp Actius MM20 (only 2-lb. light!), I get the aforementioned 60 meter range in the direction of the broadcast. If I use my significant other's Netgear WG511 wi-fi PC Card adapter, I can go as far as 100 meters, even when there's a glass window blocking the path of the broadcast.br /br /If the signal has to go through walls, the useable distance will drop significantly. My experiment showed that the signal from Buffalo can go through about 8 average-thickness walls (~100 feet in length including the rooms between walls) before the signal becomes weak and moody.br /br /Since this antenna, with a total gain of 9dBi but effective gain of 5.4dBi due to signal loss on the 9-ft. long cable, broadcasts in one direction, it's best placed next to a wall to face your cient machines. You can adjust the antenna face's angle to suit your needs. If you want an antenna that broadcasts in all directions, get a Buffalo Tech omni-directional antenna.br /br /(BTW, always check the gain rating *including* cable loss. The WLE-DA2's total gain is 9dBi, but the 9 ft. cable cuts down the effective gain to 5.4dBi. I've seen antennas with total gain of 12 or 13 dBi but an effective dBi of just 2 or 3, which is pathetic.)br /br /th WLE-DA2 is compatible with Buffalo's MC connector as well as the more popular RP-TNC connector, making it compatible with virtually all wi-fi routers on the market today. The antenna requires no external power, and can be wall-mounted (kit included in package). It's compatible with 2.4Ghz 802.11b and 802.11g routers. No software is needed at all. Just be careful when you unscrew the current antenna from your wi-fi router.br /br /A two-year warranty makes this an even better value. The product is made in Japan, a rarity for computer peripherals these days.br /br /If you are lookign for an effective way to boost your wi-fi signal, I highly recommend this Buffalo Tech product. For me, it's been working beautifully, converting previous dead zones inside and outside my apartemnt to live, kickin'-well wi-fi sweet spots.br /br /Finally, a word of caution: since your wi-fi signal will be boosted tenfold or more, you should absolutely pay attention to wi-fi security. Turn on WPA (and get a WPA wi-fi router if yours doesn't suport WPA), choose a hard-to-crack password, turn on MAC (machine access code) control, and turn off SSID broadcast. Good luck!
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