wireless antenna connectors

[HipHoper]

Hello :O)

I have some problems for the past 2 years with wireless networks cause of distance/signal quality issues and i am FED UP.
I saw that there are extension cables and antennas you can buy to increase DBi of wireless networks.
My question is, what is the proffesional name of the CONNECTORS that are connecting the antennas to the router ? Is it RP SMA (male ? female ?)
I am planning to buy some and prepare a home made extension cable to routers antennas to increase communication capabilities of wireless networks.
I have an RG58 connector presser, it can be helpful connecting this connectors ?
Thank you

[confus-ed]

Mmm I dunno what they are called really .. 'N-male to N-female' (whatever the hell that might actually mean) for RG58 coax is what seems to fit to every home router I ever added an extra ariel to anyway :)

I'd suggest you compare images of your existing ariel, to whatever you are intending to buy/make if unsure.

[HipHoper]

Thanks but i need more specific answer

[John_K]

I have set up a few wireless networks in the past. From experience, if you have a long run of cable you will want to use a lower loss coax like LMR400 but its best to keep even that to a minimum. For short runs RG58 should do fine. A quick google brought up this link: http://www.radiolabs.com/products/cables/cable.php?length=5#connector to find the connector on your router by make and model. The best bet is to get your radio(wireless router, AP, bridge) as close to the antenna as possible therefore making a long run of CAT5 as opposed to a long run of coax. All antennae I have seen have used N connectors so you may have to use adapers to get everything connected. Here are a few good links:

http://www.fab-corp.com/
http://www.wisp-router.com/

I realize you are in Israel but you may be able to determine what exactly you need and find it from a local source.

good luck

[HipHoper]

You have been VERY helpful.
Thank you :O)

[John_K]

You are VERY welcome