I would like to know if it is possible to connect an external WiFi antenna to the Trinity, and if so, how?
Regarding the rear connector, I have found this thread, but no word on Wifi... Or can it be done via the USB connector?
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I have just purchased a holder for my XDA2 which has a mini USB port on it and I want to connect my TomTom GPS receiver RJ11 connector it.
Does anybody have the same problem or a lead which i can use?
Thanks
if the rj11 connector have all the same connections and signal protocol as usb and maybe even a normal usb connector in the other end then you can buy a normal usb to miniUsb converter
The TomTom reciever has a RJ11 connector and i can not seem to find a converter from RJ11 to anything i.e. USB, Mini USB, etc.
Do you know of any places?
Pratik
well rj11 is a phone connector right ?
and you are sure it's even usb compatible signals running in it ?
i mean if it's analog modem data stuff then converting that signal to something which usb can work with would be a pile of work and end up being more expensive then getting a new gps
True.
RJ11 is a phone connector, but the information from the gps reciever is just being passed to the PDA holder which has a Mini USB connector in it, so I don't think any data conversion is necessary.
The RJ11 has 4 wires in it and the Mini USB has 5, maybe i need to open it up and desolder the mini USB and put in a RJ11 female connector, this then brings me down to pin-out etc.
Do you have any information regarding hte pin-outs?
Pratik
you can get a cable with a mini usb in one end and normal usb in the other if you can get a cable with a mini usb in one end and a female usb in the other then you can connect the usb to xda connector cable that way
of cause that way is way too long but it should make it rather possible to connect the xda to the holder then that is unless
the pda holder and miniUSB connector's signaling require the pda to be a usb host which the xda1 and 2 is not able to be
Maybe we are getting the wires crossed.
The following is a link to the holder
http://www.pdamods.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SPKXDA2&cat=75
The XDA2 sits in the holder just fine and charges at the same time, as it has a connector on the holder, the problem is the GPS connector.
I don't understand your responce to the XDA being a host?
Pratik
RJ-11 to Mini USB Adaptor
I have a pocket, USB Modem at home, and it is RJ-11 on one end, and Mini USB on the other.
Have you tried looking into something like this for a solution?
So, i was wondering, coukd it be possible to plug an external wifi antenna to gain great wifi support?
@ HTC Wildfire w/ XDA App.
Anyone?
@ HTC Wildfire w/ XDA App.
The phone would have to have an external wifi antenna port, and I have never seen a phone with one.
or you could open the phone, track where the wifi module is and sold a cable to make an external plug for the antenna.
why not just use connectors from HTC's female to a regular usb female and connect the WiFi adapter to it?
the hardest part is not connecting the two,
It's making so that HTC recognizes it as a wireless adapter and be able to use it.
But another problem would probably be that the Wireless adapter would take up too much power from the phone, which will: a. drain the battery very fast or b. not get enough power and therefor not work at all.
This is just my guess, I really want this to be possible in the near future..
Is there a small slide out antenna on the market that i could connect on the connector @ the back of the samsung galaxy s near the sim.
I want to boost up my signal strenght becouse me 3g doesnt work that good in the area.
Any idea's its no problem to customize my backcover
From my point of view its a GSM testing cable connector for the hardware support.
Unfortunately nothing to extend range or to improve signal and not used like some older mobile phones for an external antenna when pluged to a car mount.
Search for
GH39-00985A
CBF SIGNAL RF TEST CABLE
CBF SIGNAL-SCHU550 RF TEST CAB
You are certainly wrong. I had some problem with my antenna before and by inserting a thin copper wire in that plug, i could got signal. It is definitely an external antenna plug. You can see the connection between that plug and internal antenna plug on the mainboard.
stepsch said:
From my point of view its a GSM testing cable connector for the hardware support.
Unfortunately nothing to extend range or to improve signal and not used like some older mobile phones for an external antenna when pluged to a car mount.
Search for
GH39-00985A
CBF SIGNAL RF TEST CABLE
CBF SIGNAL-SCHU550 RF TEST CAB
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So just stick a piece of copper wire in it?
Do not try it!
It's DEFINITELY an external antenna conector. I've used it to get signal in the middle of nowhere.
That said, DON'T DO IT!
It's VERY easy to break the conection to the internal antenna. Your phone will have no signal afterwards, only with an external antenna. Some had no signal at all, even with an external.
It happened to me, as detailed in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18594705
On the back of the Epic 4g there are 4 external antenna ports labeled R2/G W1 W2 and R1.
Is it possible to hook up and external 4g (WiMax) antenna to one of these ports?
If so, what port would I connect to, and what type of adapter and antenna will work?
Thanks
A quick search of the forums for "antenna" will answer your question.
However, basically those ports are meant for FCC testing and from the other threads anyone who has tried to use them has caused the internal antenna on the phone to become perm. disabled or other corruptions.
I've seen the tear down and I'm hoping someone has already tried connecting an external antenna to this phone and can share their result. I'm hoping to be able to attatch one mounted on my car and wire up a removable pigtail for use while driving through weak signal areas.
The connector visible under the battery should be the main antenna connector