Access Point - Dual or Single Antenna?

Ok, I'm really confused.

I want to build a free neighborhood HotSpot. I'm trying to decide on which AP to use. I plan to locate the AP near the antenna in a water tight enclosure.

I notice some AP's have dual antennas others don't. What are the advantages of using a dual vs single antenna.

Can some explain it?

TIA

Bart

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How wide an area to serve?

Water tight?:) Get much rain?

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Avalanche

Yes, Google for "antenna diversity"

You'll actually find that those AP's do in fact have two antennas, just that often, there's only one external one, the other is internal.

David.

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David Taylor

The pre-N Belkin AP has THREE visible antennas, and IIRC 9 in total. Claims to have the 60% better coverage then any B/G AP. Regards, Martin

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Martin²

Wi-Max has seven.

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