WLAN
Modification of a router

So you want to connect an external antenna to your router, but this does not have a removeable antenna? That's where we can help (probably).
We can modify most routers. The existing, fixed antennas are removed (one or two), instead of the antennas cable jacks are installed. Then you can attach any antenna to these connectors. We will install RP-SMA jacks, which are the most often used types for WiFi equipment.

Please note that the manufacturer warranty and CE approval will expire immediately with this modification! Please respect the local legal regulations of your country.

Before	After
Netgear WGT624 before modification	WGT624 after mod, with optional antenna 17013.RSMA
WGT624 before mod, with fixed antenna	WGT624 after mod with newly installed RP-SMA jack

What is the process to get a router modified?

Just fill out the orderform for router modification and send this form together with the router to WiMo. We modify the device and send it back within a few days. For customers within Germany payment is done COD, for customers outside Germany pre-payment is required. Please state your EMail adress with the order.

Can every router be modified?

The most can. We successfully modified Netgear WGR614, Netgear WGT624, Netgear WGT634, Netgear MR314, MR814V2, 3COM WL-526, AVM FritzBox WLAN/Phone, Sitecom WL-105B and some others. If you want to now if your router can be modified, please send us an .

What is the cost for the modification?

At least these items need to be calculated:

Labour ca. 31,00 Euro
Material per antenna connector ca. 26,00 Euro
Shiopment cost 8,00 Euro within Germany, approx. 12,00 Euro other countries.

Please note that some routers have two antennas, even if only one is visible from the outside. If both antennas are to be equipped with a connector we need to charge twice the material cost.

Optional items:

One or two equipment antennas between 15,10 and 24,60 Euro/each
or
Cable + any other WiMo antenna

How long does it take to modify a device?

We usually modify a received unit within three to four days. Including postal shipments you have to live about one week without your router... In case of delays we will inform you by EMail, please state your mail adress on the order form.
Please take note of our vacation times, so that the router does not sit in the inbox without anybody here to work on it...

What possibilities do I have after modification?

The easiest approach would be to install one or two equipment antennas like the 17013.RSMA, 17015.7RSMA or 17015.9RSMA with up to 9dBi gain (compared to 2.15dBi with the original antennas). For antennas see here.
Other than that you can use any other antenna from our selection. Please note that some antennas require optional cables.

Orderform for router modification (PDF, 20KB)