Increasing signal reception

Google on "Pringles can antenna".

Isaac

isw wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@news-roam.garlic.com:

Thanks, got one. Antennas are part of the solution. The rest of the problem is drivers for Android powered tablet and cellphone.

Suggestion: set up an access point, but configure it in client mode, so that it acts as a client to the distant guest network. Use hardware that supports the better antennas that you plan to use. For example, any wireless router that supports dd-wrt could be used in client mode, but check to make sure it has external connectors for the antennas so you can connect your directional antenna.

Next, wire that device, back to back, with a local access point, preferably running on a different channel or even a different band, for example 2.4GHz versus 5GHz.

Your tablet will connect to the local access point and won't need any special drivers or antennas. Thus, you shift the problem of drivers and antennas to a piece of hardware that more easily handles such things.

You didn't mention whether the business is cool with you acting as a semi-permanent guest. That might be something to nail down before you get too far along.

Char Jackson wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Thanks. I will look into implimenting the notion. The host business provides "guest" access for transients at the facility. I am there on business for 8-10 hours usually 1-3 times a week. I would be easier if I could park closer to the building, but the closest I can park is at the extreme end of the broadcast range of their system.

Yes. You need to enable USB OTG: As far as I can tell from Googling, the Thrive does NOT support USB OTG. However there are apps that enables USB OTG, some of which require rooting: The problem is how to switch the port from one that allows it to accept power from an external charger, to one that delivers power to your external USB device. The spec allows for both to happen at the same time, but only if the tablet supports it. I haven't blown up any ports yet, but I still would be very carefully before doing this.

For my non-rooted Google Nexus 7 (Android 6.0.1) I use ES File Explorer to read/write USB flash drives with a USB OTG cable. Also, I use it with a no-name mouse. However, I've never bothered to try an external wi-fi adapter, so I can't say if it works, or not.

Once you have that accomplished, you have another problem. The Alfa

As you can see, there is only a little evidence that it can be done:

Good luck and please post something if you succeed.

Jeff Liebermann wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

Thanks Jeff.

I'll take a look at the links later today. It looks like I should start looking at a different tablet and adapter for what I have in mind. But you never learn anything without first making an effort.

So, your USB WiFi adapters don't work, and it's not the distance that's the problem?

If you had a working USB dongle, you could build a cantenna. I built a few Cantennas a while back, using USB adapters. Look for the plans online for Cantenna USB. A large diameter was easier to aim, and maintain, a pair of smaller cans, soldered end to end, gave better gain.

snipped-for-privacy@70.usenet.us.com wrote in news:nfu1kk$qn6$ snipped-for-privacy@blue-new.rahul.net:

The adapters work fine for Windows OS. There is a lack of drivers apparently for Android. I think that distance is the primary problem in that where I park is pretty close to 100m from the signal source.

Thanks for the link. I'll look into it.