- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews Back to product review
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
Pros: The first consumer based 2.4ghz amplifier that actually is comparable to anything in the commercial world.
Cons: Ability for any joe to plug this into their linksys router and reak havok on the normally already oversaturated channel 6 in residential areas.
Summary: This amp deserves alot more credit that it se... read more
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"Only +8db recieve gain (spec +12db)"
Pros: Definately boosts signal strength. If you get the early white box, you get an RP-TNC adaptor, but no FCC Part15 certification. Best have a Part97 HAM licence. The later silver box has a token Part15 certification, but for only one specific Hawking router
Cons: WA5VJB (North Texas Microwave Society) measured my HSB1 at only +8.4db recieve gain and -0.4db more lost in the patch cable, this was -4db less than Hawking's spec. Also the input side is rated at only 100mw max. 200mw did not burn mine up, but output mi
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2.0 stars
Pros: Good signal boost when working
Cons: Failed after being used for 4 months.
Summary: Expensive tool if it has no longevity read more
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4.0 stars
"Strange Product, But Intriguing"
Pros: Definitely Boosts output power on WiFi transmitting devices
Cons: Confusing/misleading/wrong user manual describing a difference usage topology, does it boost wifi reception as well?
Summary: Strange device on several points. It would ap... read more
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4.0 stars
"Good for specific situations"
Pros: 500mW is NUTS! A router is only 40-100mW
Cons: Doesn't help you send traffic back to the booster
Summary: This is a bargain for the ammount of power pu... read more
