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 Subject :Power and rf connectors for WRT54GL.. 2013-12-12- 08:06:10 
W3YJ
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I looked on the Linksys website and didn't find this info, so maybe somebody here know the answers....

What is the size of the 12VDC power connector for the WRT54GL?  I'd like to make some Powerpole cables and want to know what size of connector to buy.

Also, what kind of rf connectors does one use when the rabbit ears are removed and you connect an external antenna?


73,

Harry Bloomberg W3YJ

hbloomb@gmail.com

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 Subject :Power and rf connectors for WRT54GL.. 2013-12-12- 22:42:16 
wx5u
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There's some discussion here:

http://www.broadband-hamnet.org/hsmm-mesh-forums/view-postlist/forum-344/topic-344-wrt54g-power-plug-dimensions.html

It seems to be a "Type M 5.5x2.1mm barrel connector".

The antenna connector is called "RP-TNC" or Reverse Polarity TNC.

Technically, the antenna has the female connector, since the center connector is female, but it seems most people mislabel it as "male."  Always get a picture or diagram of what you're buying.   I've seen it listed both ways. 

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 Subject :Re:Power and rf connectors for WRT54GL.. 2013-12-13- 04:33:27 
kv4pc
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Check this guy out: http://stores.ebay.com/daveshobbyshop/

He has proven to be a one stop shop for different coax adaptors and pigtails relevant to WIFI hacking with a better selection and lower prices than my friendly neighborhood Gigaparts store.

I have equipment that uses RP-TNC, RP-SMA, SMA, BNC, and Type N and so far, all the adaptors I have needed to connect things up he has in stock. Fast shipping too!

73;

Bob KV4PC

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 Subject :Re:Power and rf connectors for WRT54GL.. 2013-12-13- 12:33:20 
W3YJ
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Thanks to all for the info and advice! I now know what kind of connectors I need. 73, Harry W3YJ
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