Using R-type antennas on a N-connector AP - and vice versa

[narone]

Can we use R-type antennas on a N-connector AP - and vice versa?

Using the appropriate R-N adapters to physically connect the two, is this acceptable?

If acceptable, what is the impact on signal strength and coverage?

[David Ritter · Accepted solution]

Why not.. that be why 'adaptors' were created. For our purposes, they will have no impact upon performance.

[Scott Fella · Accepted solution]

Folks have done this especially with 3rd party access points. The only thing to understand is the db loss from adapters.  This will affect your total eirp. 

[Dennis Kline · Accepted solution]

It will work, but it is not ideal.  There will be a small amount of Rf loss because of the adapter.  Also, inexpensive (read "cheap") adapters can become problematic over long periods of time.