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How to install 5G external antennas on 5G Router

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Updated 01-03-2025 06:22:07 AM Number of views for this article18405
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You can install 5G external antennas (not included in the product package) manually to strengthen the 5G signals of your router.

Before You Start

  • Make sure your antennas support the working band.

Model

Band

Archer NX200

Archer NX600

N1/N3/N5/N7/N8/N20/N28/N38/N40/N41/N77/N78
  • Make sure your antenna connector type is correct (SMA Male).

Follow the steps below to install your external antennas:

1. Remove the antenna cover on the back of your Archer NX200

Remove the antenna cover

2. Connect your 5G external antennas to the antenna ports.

Connect your 5G external antennas to the antenna ports.

Note: The image of antennas is for reference only and may differ from actual products. We cannot guarantee the performance while using any third-party 5G external antennas.

3. log in to the web interface, go to Advanced > Network > Mobile WAN and enable External Antennas. When enabled, the external antennas will replace part of the internal antennas.

External Antennas are enabled under Mobile WAN.

Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

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