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    zv5000z antenna orientation

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Stefano, Aug 3, 2004.

  1. Stefano

    Stefano Notebook Geek

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    Where is the 802.11 antenna in the zv5000z? Does it have any particular reception pattern, or is it really omni-directional?
     
    Stefano, Aug 3, 2004
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  2. DaGreek

    DaGreek Notebook Evangelist

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    its omnidirectional and for your information from what I've read the antenna is in the screen part. Behind the LCD


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    DaGreek, Aug 4, 2004
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    There are two antenna panels behind the screen. I would assume that they're omnidirectional. One of the HP manuals has a diagram showing them. Range is pretty impressive, I can see several of my neighbors' networks [ :D], though intermittantly. Having two antennas helps deal with multipath issues.
     
    brianstretch, Aug 4, 2004
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