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Originally Posted by W7JZE
I have a question. The only cable I see running to the powered antenna is a USB cable. I get that the USB cable supplies to power to the embedded antenna RF amps. But, where does the amplified RF signal GO? Surely not down the USB cable.
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You're missing something, but it's not particularly obvious, so don't worry.
There is no amplified RF signal. Inside the box mounted on the antenna is, essentially, a WiFi client device, or router, that receives and transmits the WiFi signals and provides Internet access to a PC through the USB cable (it is powered through USB, too). Most PC operating system versions can connect through USB
instead of through Ethernet, but there are some that can't. That's why they specify operating system compatibility. Click the "15 answered questions" link in the ad for additional insights.