[Fourlanders] IPX/U.FL Dummy Loads?

[Brian McCarthy]

Here's an odd question, has anyone here on the list ever seen a source for
IPX/U.FL dummy loads?

Here's my challenge...

I am trying to completely mute the WiFi signals coming out of an Xfinity
XB7 Gateway. Disabling the WiFi in the software does not mute all signals.
Setting the gateway into bridge mode does not mute all the signals. This
device is still pumping out 3 hidden SSID with 3 unique MAC addresses on
2.4GHx channel 1. It is messing with the balance of my home Ubiquiti WiFi
mesh network.

I would be using a third party cable modem, but I can save $20/month by
renting the Xfinity box. (The box rental is $20/month but comes with
unlimited data. To subscribe to unlimited data is $40/month.)

Looking up the FCC ID and reviewing the internal photos of this gateway, I
see 6 wireless antennas. They are all connected with the tiny surface mount
connectors typical inside modern WiFi devices. They look like:

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I will try just popping the connectors off surface mount sockets, but I an
not sure that will give me enough attenuation of the transmitter. If I
could clip some small (inexpensive) dummy loads onto those connectors, it
should reduce leakage even more.

I would appreciate suggestions and sources.

Thanks!
Brian
NX9O
involuntary network administrator at RF Acres.
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