Let's use the Wi-Fi "external antenna" by adjusting it like this! I asked TP-Link who is particular about "external goodness"

When you hear the word “Wi-Fi router”, many people probably think “Oh, that antenna is there…”.

And there are probably many people in the world who somehow think, "I wish I didn't have that...". Antenna is an important part related to the transmission of radio waves, but it is understandable to think that "if the performance does not change, it is better to keep it inconspicuous".

Therefore, many Wi-Fi router makers focus on the "antenna". There are various ways of sticking to it, but it is because it characterizes the product and enhances its appeal.

And TP-Link is one such manufacturer.

In particular, the company emphasizes "reliable radio wave flight with an external antenna" (the company). He also explained, "Although external antennas are costly, many models use them in order to cover the whole house with a single router and stabilize communication."

There should be many people who usually think, "It's better not to have it...", but there are also many people who are concerned about the relationship between "radio wave jump" and "stability." Therefore, we asked the company about the points of such an external antenna and how to master it.

By the way, the company also has products that use internal antennas. Specifically, for mesh routers, there is a higher need for mesh products that are installed in many homes to be able to be installed naturally in the living room, etc., rather than to send radio waves to the limit. From” (the company).

I asked the company about "product selection" including these things.

The person who interviewed us was Mr. Hitsujoujou (Mr. Hitsujou, hereinafter referred to as Mr. Hijiri), who is a product manager at TP Link Japan Co., Ltd., a Japanese branch office.

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