artsyone
California
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My computer has a built in wireless connection and the park I'm in has wi-fi but I'm on the fringe and I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion on how to bring the signal in any better than very low. I keep losing the connection.
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hwybnb
Southern California
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An external wifi adapter will usually work better than what is built in to your computer, especially if it has the ability to add an outdoor high-gain antenna. There are many such products on the market. Check the offerings of Hawking Technologies for starters.
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dieselmec
Mississippi
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try dustydragon.com
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Crabbypatty
Long Island, New York
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Another very simple solution costs around $80 is a range extender from linksys. All you do is plug it into your outside outlet by the door, it will then amplify you signal greatly. I use the hawkings system and have a wifi dipole mounted on the bat wing. I regually connect from over a mile away, but its expensive to setup. But my advantage is we can all cruise around the campsite on or laptops on the internet at the same time...
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JFG
TN
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i bought a cheap ($79) external unit from wal-mart. It didn't work as well as the internal card from Intel. there is a section in the Blog about wi-fi setups. It looks like John, above post, has the setup to use even though I have no idea on what a wifi diploe is. Would love to learn more.
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joe b.
Florida
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Here is a good recommendation from forum member stevelv, that was discussed a few weeks back. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseac........hread/tid/20853606/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1
I purchased the listed equipment and it works just as Steve said it would. The USB adapter listed only works on Windows XP, not Vista. There is said to be a set of computer drivers for Vista on the company web site but I haven't been able to access them for my second laptop with runs Vista OS.
For less than $100 you have a system that will bring in the weaker signals.
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utmtman
Anywhere USA
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We went to walmart and bought the Wireless-N USP Network Adapter and brought in signals from as far as a block away to our laptops. We use the long extention adapter with it and just stick it out a window or up in a window of the rv and it works great.
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Enjoying the Lagniappe
Destin,FL,US
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We use a Super USB antenna from C Crane. It really improves reception.
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garym114
Texas
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Easy to use and setup. I use an AirLink AWLL3055. It is a WiFi USB adapter on a cable with the receiver/antenna on the end. It has a 10db gain and can pick up a signal from a long way off.
AirLink AWLL3055
Less than $50, works great. You can aim the antenna, works from inside.
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CA Traveler
Sun Lakes, AZ
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I use this antenna which works great. Small and compact with a 15' USB cable.
Super USB W-Fi $100
This antenna is directional and should have a better range.
Wi-Fire $80 Directional
See the descriptions for OS support but basically windows and mac.
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