[Novalug] 802.11b/g over coax?

[DonJr]

On Sun, 2008-02-24 at 01:51 -0500, Brian Leeper wrote:
> Let's say I had a wireless access point, and a wireless network card
> of either the 802.11b or 802.11b/g type.
> 
> Let's say both had RP-SMA connectors and I had an RP-SMA to "F" male
> adapter on each one. (I have no idea if such an adapter actually
> exists).

You are talking about the antenna connector here, correct?

And YES both gender adapters do exists, a simple google for "RP-SMA"
would of told you this.

> If I used RG6 coax with F connectors on each end to connect the two
> 802.11b/g devices, would it work? How far could I go with typical
> devices if the attenuation of the RG6 coax is 10.2dB per 100 feet at
> 2.4GHz? Of course there's also an impedance mismatch, since RG6 is 75
> ohm and the wireless devices expect a 50-ohm antenna, so that will, as
> I recall, reduce the signal strength as well. From what I remember the
> signal loss from the impedance mismatch is very small,  but I have no
> idea how to calculate it. Hmm, maybe I should buy a copy of the ARRL
> handbook...
> 
> -Brian

One of the first hits of Google("RP-SMA") returned a link to a site
offering WI-FI M/M N-type cables up to 100 ft long.
 Features:
      * N-Type is the most commonly used connector for connecting to
        antennas
      * Ultra-Low-Loss cables - 22.2db/100M @ 2500MHz
      * Impedance – 50 Ohms
      * Lifetime Warranty
 Specifications:
      * 802.11 a/b/g Compatible
      * Connector Type: N-Type Male to N-Type Male
      * Length: 100 feet
      * Jacket Color: Black

So what are you really asking for information on?

-- 
 DonJr