RF Explorer User Manual
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RF Adapter RP-SMA Jack to SMA Plug straight-long version
Some WiFi antennas and cables are designed for RP-SMA (reverse
polarity SMA) and cannot be connected to a standard SMA plug.
RP-SMA is a variation of the SMA connector specification which
reverses the gender of the interface.
The reason for that was a decision made by FCC in order to prevent
end-users from manipulating certified WiFi devices at home, using
other available SMA antennas. That led to SMA and RP-SMA devices
not being able to connect without an adapter, check
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If you want to use some standard WiFi antennas you may need this adapter in order to interface them with
RF Explorer. By plugin in this adapter your RF Explorer will be able to connect with any RP-SMA antenna,
cable or device.
SMA adapter SMA Plug to SMA Jack right angle
This RF connector is ideal to use RF Explorer deployed horizontally, with any antenna connected onto it.
For instance when you are on the road and you don't have a RF Explorer Stand, you can still easily fit the USB
cable, the antenna and connect to a computer with easy.
It is also useful to create a more reliable ground-effect for a dipole antenna if RF Explorer is over a metallic
structure such as a car.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RP-SMA#Reverse_polarity_SMA