wifi antenna mod

[mikki8]

Hi,

i want extend the range of a yi home 1080p.
i can not identify the points to solder it to.
need some help

[roleoroleo]

I think there are no pads in this pcb.
Take a new picture with a bigger resolution of the blue module.

[mikki8]

sure

[roleoroleo]

Based on this "datasheet"
https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005005883802954.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2ita
pin 2 is the antenna.

[mikki8]

copy that.
waiting for the adapter.
....
i am not an expert. but shouldn't be there an antenna already ?
or is this the antenna ?

[roleoroleo]

The image is not clear but I think that is the antenna.
The pcb line goes to that block.

[myhobby2]

Is it possible that that antenna has been integrated in the USB cable ? I used longer usb cables which resulted in no wifi. Currently the original usb cable is in the camera and then extended.....

[roleoroleo]

I have never seen the antenna in the usb cable.
I think is the block in the picture.