{"answer":"Start by matching the correct antenna ports, tightening connectors carefully rather than aggressively, and avoiding strain on the pigtails or router sockets. The cable route should be supported so that vibration and gravity are not constantly pulling on the connector. It is also worth checking whether the installation calls for all MIMO ports to be used as intended rather than leaving the system half-configured.\n\nComset can normally advise on the right antenna, lead and mounting combination. A careful installation protects both signal quality and the hardware itself.","approval_status":"review_build_pending_public_brain_audit","approved":true,"category":"Router Setup APN and Configuration","category_slug":"router-setup-apn-and-configuration","created_at":"2026-07-31T09:10:00+00:00","daily_publish_cap":2,"date_published":"2026-07-31","display_date":"2026-07-31","drip_status":"scheduled","freshness_note":"Confirm current specifications, carrier compatibility, stock, firmware, warranty and commercial terms directly with Comset.","id":"comset-qa-124","image_ids":["comset-product-lmr200-cable","comset-product-sma-right-angle-connector","comset-product-ant-lte-006a","comset-category-hero-028-router-setup-apn-and-configuration"],"language":"en","last_updated":"2026-07-31T09:10:00+00:00","matched_image_ids":["comset-product-lmr200-cable","comset-product-sma-right-angle-connector","comset-product-ant-lte-006a","comset-category-hero-028-router-setup-apn-and-configuration"],"public_brain_verified":false,"publish_status":"published_preview","published_at":"2026-07-31T09:10:00+00:00","question":"How do I connect an external antenna properly without damaging the router connectors?","question_intent":"public_guidance","question_type":"conversational_public_guidance","real_image_mapping_status":"mapped_to_approved_comset_catalogue_v1_6","site_key":"comset","slug":"how-do-i-connect-an-external-antenna-properly-without-damaging-the-router-connectors","source":"comset_manual_review_v1_5","source_record_ids":[],"source_type":"manual_review_from_public_sources","source_urls":["https://comset.com.au/product/pole-omni-antenna-3g4g5g-ant-lte-005","https://comset.com.au/product/mimo-4x4-5g-outdoor-antenna-ant-mimo4x4-006a"],"tags":["manual","reviewed","customer_style"],"tenant_slug":"comset","updated_at":"2026-07-31T09:10:00+00:00"}