External antenna or external AP

Morning
I've been asked a question, to which I think I know the answer, but I'm just after some clarification.
When looking at providing wi-fi access to an outside seating area (grassy area overspill from cafe inside) is it better to use an purpose build external AP or have an AP mounted internally but run an external antenna outside? I guess I'm asking if the external antenna is suitable for outside or will it get ruined by the elements?
My take is that it probably isn't rated for outside use, so we'd be better off using an outside rated AP that is sealed against the elements.

It's depends... Some antennas are rated for outdoor use, but others are not, so when choosing an antenna, makes sure it meets your needs. Now using a mesh AP outdoors is a better solution, but also a more expensive solution.
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Try Ubuntu support, I don't think your problem is with Firefox - it will use the connection that the Operating System "makes". I'm a real noob with Ubuntu myself, and don't think I can help you figure out the problem.
http://ubuntuforums.org/

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The recommend accessory for your device can be found at the link below:
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gjkozy, the fault is with the Vendor who sold you the phone and didn't give you a disk with it, not Palm's...
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First I want to tell that my english is very bad ..
The external antenna basicly is a RF cable and nothing more. Put one RF conector on this short cable (aprox 5-6 cm) and attache an external antena. You must change in web settings antenna type for external ....
Inside the AP you find a internal patch antena. In diversity mode the AP use both.
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Hi omega1
I should be able to help you.
If you want to connect your 6110/6150/7110 to an external connector, we have a adaptor lead to do just this.
Plugs into rear antenna socket with short lead to fme plug - then you can connect your antenna cable to this.
Let me know how many you need.
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Hi Tan,
You are on the right track here for sure :)
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