wifi antena

Jan 10, 2006 4 Replies

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dino k 20 years ago

Hello guys and girls,

need some advice about wifi antena. Got laptop with built in wifi Atheros AR5005GS onto Toshiba satellite A75. When in home am using D-Link DI-524, which is fine and works great with my cable modem from RR.

My question is, what kind of antena can I use when I am travelling to boost my signal or to find a signal where isn't present?? For example: if I am in hotel who doesn't offer wifi connection and when I have to pay for some slow internet connection, how can I find a signal somewhere else?? Few days ago I saw a guy having some wifi antena in window but didn't have a chance to talk to him about that. It was small and black antena, nice though.

Do you guys know by any chance what kind of antena do I need to buy for my wifi internal adapter in laptop??? Is it posible to buy or to make any antena what will work with my internal adapter or do I need to get something else???

Thanks a bunch.

Dino K

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Dave Rudisill 20 years ago

Here's what works for me.

When my onboard WiFi adapter can't connect with a network, I plug in my Hawking USB-connected adapter. You can see it at , but I only paid $40 for it at buy.com.

This minute I am using it to conect to a network 2.2 miles away (over water).

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Dave Rudisill 20 years ago

It is tidal, but I haven't noticed any tidal effects.

I am clearly at the fringe of the usable area for this hardware/environment configuration. The signal drops out every couple minutes for a few seconds, then reconnects. Sometimes I can't connect for half an hour at a time, especially when there is mist in the air.

I have no idea what hardware is at the AP, except that it's a 2Wire Homeportal 1800.

I brought it up only as a suggestion for the OP, who wanted better range than he gets with his built-in WiFi adapter. The Hawking HWU54D is a terrific WiFi adapter.

Sorry I can't be of more assistance.

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Mick 20 years ago

Dave - Is the water tidal and if so how does it affect performance? I need a fixed point to point sytem line of sight over tidal water 1.5 miles. Both ends could use directional antennas and be about 40 to 50ft asl. 2MB only required. A pointer to hardware available and suitable in UK would be greatly appreciated. Mick

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