Topic: Extend X-10 range (Read 5033 times)

nklght · « **on:** July 14, 2007, 04:56:23 AM »

The biggest problem I have had with X-10 has been the range of the CM15A, while connected to my computer. I have found a prouduct that allows users to place the CM15A up to 150 feet away from their computer. It cost about 50 dollars, and converts a USB signal to cat 5 and back to USB. It is made by cables unlimited and is called a USB Extension over Cat5.

Dan Lawrence · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2007, 09:47:21 AM »

Please give us more information on the product. Cat5 cable is easy to run, this sounds like an easy and inexpensive solution to CM15 range problems.

mpic · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2007, 11:52:15 PM »

Hi,

I also found a very easy and inexpensive way to significantly improve the range on CM15A module using a standard VHF/FM dipole antenna. Thought I would share it since it's a very frustrating issue. No modification to the module is required and it only requires about 2 minutes to do.

Roll tightly the VHF/FM antenna wire around the CM15A antenna. You can wrap tape around the CM15A antenna to keep it in place. I get better results with 90 degrees between dipoles. There you go! My coverage increased to up to 100 feet using a UR74A remote.

Enjoy!

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nklght

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