I set up a TP link antenna attached to a TP link access point, I was hoping to be able to get my Wi-Fi throughout my acreage. This is what I have set up.

TP-Link 150Mbps Wireless N Access Point (TL-WA701ND)
TP-Link TL-ANT2415D 2.4GHZ 15DBI Omni-Directional Outdoor Antenna
TP-Link TL-ANT24PT Pigtail Cable to Connect Between Outdoor Cable & Wireless Access POINTS/ROUTERS.
TP-Link TL-ANT24EC6N 6 Meters LOW-LOSS Antenna Extension Cable



The for all connected together, then it goes into my Asus gigabyte switch, and then connects to my 2Wire 2700HGV-B2 Gateway ADSL modem. I have the antenna mounted on the roof of my house, right next to my satellite dish. I was wondering if that might be causing interference. I can't get more than about 100 feet of range. The antenna is 5 feet tall, I should be able to get more than that. Any suggestions.

Hello kdlkm,
The Access Point is only rated at 30 meters (100 feet). Just adding an antenna will not help much. You will need something to boost the output to the antenna. Also you will need to get the antenna away from the dish.

Samuria is correct. I also need to add to my statement about boosting power to your output. Always check the local, state and federal rules. If you live in the US you are allowed up to 1 watt input power in some cases if I read correctly. You have a 16dbi antenna so your antenna should radiate nearly 4 watts at 100mw input. I would suggest a 50mw input. Any power increase must take into account your neighbors.

could it possibly be a configuration issue, I can't even get 30 feet out of it. Or could something be defective. it also crashes continuously, and the only way to get it going again is to do a factory reset.