Casual Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Hello, I have a pineapple mark 4 (2.7.0) and have a problem. I think the connection to the antenna on the inside is lose/broken. I don't have any signal, only if i'm very close to the pineapple. The connector was lose and i have been trying to tighten it, but i think it has been turned around to much and broke off or something like that. Is there a way for me to open the pineapple's body without breaking it? And can i fix this my self? Sorry for my bad english and thanks for your help Edited February 11, 2013 by Casual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 There are two tabs underneath the pineapple, the rubber feet and there are two screws there. Then just opens up. Look at Security4Plus' video on YouTube where he flashes it but has to open it to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Ok, i have opened the pineapple and the wire that connects to the RPSMA adapter(?) is loose/broken off. I tried to get it back in, but it bends and won't go in. But i remembered that i had a alpha R36 lying around. So opened that up and removed the connector cable and put it on the pineapple. This looks like the exact same cable, but still no improvement on the wireless. Anyone has an idea how this is possible. This should work right? Here are some pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathdealerxx Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Well in my experience with the alfa panel I had to get right in front of the pineapple to get a signal. However using the omni-directional antenna I usually can be about 50-60 away from the pineapple, and still have 3/4 signal strength. Usually through walls. Have you tried with the original antenna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) Yes, i have tried that already and doesn't make a difference. This really sucks, i only had my pineapple for a few weeks. Thanks for the help so far people Edited February 11, 2013 by Casual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathdealerxx Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Well if the other antenna cable you tried hasn't helped with your signal problem, you might have to contact the Hakshop to see if they will replace it. If your using a phone to connect to wlan0 try using a laptop instead. The only other thing I would suggest is hook it up via ethernet and reflash to 2.7.7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Someone of Hak5 that can help me out here? Sure don't hope i can throw my brand new pineapple away. And does anyone know whats the name of that little connector cable(+ RPSMA adapter) is? Maby i can order one on the internet and check if that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NullNull Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) There were many people having range problems (less than 5 meters) with the pineapple due to this cable. It's a simple RP-SMA to U.FL cable. Ebay is full of them. Here is the topic: http://forums.hak5.org/index.php?/topic/26636-poor-wifi-signal-range/?hl=%2Bwifi+%2Brange Edited February 12, 2013 by KiatoG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 This is where I got mine: http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-669/RP-dsh-SMA-dsh-female-H.FL-I-dsh-PEX-HiRose/Detail.bok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 This is great guys, thanks! Ordering one right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inTheDMZ Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I can also confirm that this little cable was a issue for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) I got my new cable in today and my pineapple works again. Hak5 should look in to this. Thanks for the help people. Edited February 15, 2013 by Casual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcran Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 yeah, also an issue for me, bought around early March. Opened it up and ordered the cable Mr-Protocol suggested. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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