Netgear, Inc.

Mark G Merrill

Peiman Amini

Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel

Shun-Liang Yu

Patrick Antoine Rada

Various embodiments are described herein that improve the signal reception and transmission capabilities of an access point by coupling an active antenna assembly to the access point. An active antenna assembly includes an antenna and at least one active component, such as a low-noise amplifier or a power amplifier. The active component can be connected to an antenna circuit board rather than the main circuit board of the access point, which is typically retained within an access point housing. By positioning the active component near the antenna, the active antenna assembly prevents degradation of signals received by the antenna. One or more coaxial cables can be used to connect the active component of the active antenna assembly to the main circuit board of the access point.

Active antenna for wireless local area network devices

Disclosed is a wireless node with a detachable antenna. When the antenna is detached, 802.11a lower band communications are disabled. When the antenna is attached, 802.11a lower band communications are enabled.

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Atherton, CA, United States of America

Mark G Merrill