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 {{:livebox:rfmounted.jpg?240|RF module mounted}}
-Solder the aerial (a 6.47" piece of wire) onto the RF module solder pad connector (marked 'ANT'). Alternatively, if you have purchased the external antenna, use the pigtail connected SMA socket (that is supplied with the external antenna kit). Centre pin on the connector goes to the 'ANT' pad, outer to any Ground signal on the PCB. \\
+Solder the aerial (a 6.47" piece of wire) onto the RF module solder pad connector (marked 'ANT'). Once fitted, trim the length of the wire to 6.47" Alternatively, if you have purchased the external antenna, use the pigtail connected SMA socket (that is supplied with the external antenna kit). Centre pin on the connector goes to the 'ANT' pad, outer to any Ground signal on the PCB. \\
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 {{:livebox:hah-external_rf_1.jpg|External antenna (thanks to David for the photo)}} \\