Active Antenna for Wireless Local Area Network Devices

Various embodiments are described herein that improve the signal reception and transmission capabilities of an access point by coupling an active antenna assembly to the access point. An active antenna assembly includes an antenna and at least one active component, such as a low-noise amplifier or a power amplifier. The active component can be connected to an antenna circuit board rather than the main circuit board of the access point, which is typically retained within an access point housing. By positioning the active component near the antenna, the active antenna assembly prevents degradation of signals received by the antenna. One or more coaxial cables can be used to connect the active component of the active antenna assembly to the main circuit board of the access point. 在本文中描述的各种实施方式能够通过耦接有源天线组件至接入点来改进接入点的信号接收和传送性能。有源天线组件包括天线和至少个有源部件，如低噪声放大器或功率放大器。有源部件可以被连接到天线电路板，而不是接入点的主电路板，其通常保留在接入点壳体内。通过将有源部件放置在天线附近，有源天线组件放置由天线接收的信号的劣化。个或多个同轴电缆可被用于将有源天线组件的有源部件链接到接入点的主电路板。