[SOLVED] How to add antenna to my pci-e card for better wifi conenctivity?

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Hello friends, i am looking to add an antenna to this network card (Atheros Ar5b22) for enhancing wireless range. It can only detect my router if my PC is a few feet away. The problem is that this device doesn't have a port to connect any antenna.

However, i do recognize two CH0 and CH1 ports on the chip. Unfortunately, they are not connected to any external terminal.
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I found this product on aliexpress which i think will be able to connect to these ports. I am not sure though.
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Please suggest what can i do. If it get this product, will it connect to my card and be able to use internet properly. I use this PC for gaming, just casual gaming though. I cannot connect an ethernet. I also don't wanna spend bucks on a new card since i think i can upgrade this with help of this generous forum.
Thanks!

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I can't find exact model(s) but that's an wireless module (the rectangle in the middle) for laptops/notebooks on a PCI-e adapter.
Possible combinations according to specs for that Atheros chip:
2 WiFi antennae for MiMo (multiple in, multiiple out) use for 2.4GHz.
or
1 WiFi antenna for WiFI and other one for Bluetooth.
Both are at about same frequency so same antenna can be used.
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This just came to my mind! Whats the difference between CH0 and CH1. should i connect antenna to both or one?
 
I can't find exact model(s) but that's an wireless module (the rectangle in the middle) for laptops/notebooks on a PCI-e adapter.
Possible combinations according to specs for that Atheros chip:
2 WiFi antennae for MiMo (multiple in, multiiple out) use for 2.4GHz.
or
1 WiFi antenna for WiFI and other one for Bluetooth.
Both are at about same frequency so same antenna can be used.
 
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Thanks alot! I ordered the antennas i will share the results here. Thanks
 
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