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    Connecting to a weak signal

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by notafrog, May 7, 2006.

  1. notafrog

    notafrog Newbie

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    Hi there: Long time lurker, first time poster…

    I am wanting to connect to a WiFi signal that is just a little bit too weak to get a hold on. The signal is for a 802.11b pay service called Ozone Paris ( www.ozoneparis.net) that should (In theory) service my apartment. Unfortunately, there are a few buildings around and although I can see the signal in windows (very low signal strength), I can't connect to it from anywhere in the apartment. My computer is a Toshiba M50 with an Atheros AR5005G built in wireless card.

    Does anyone have any bright ideas on how I might be able to get a stronger signal? Would a different (usb perhaps?) receiver help?

    Thanks in advance
     
    notafrog, May 7, 2006
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  2. notafrog

    notafrog Newbie

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    bump

    no ideas at all?
     
    notafrog, May 13, 2006
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    You could try a directional antenna or perhaps a repeater.
     
    kegobeer, May 13, 2006
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  4. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    There are a few "high power" pcmcia wireless adapters on the market plus some usb types might give you better reception.

    Google for Engenius 200mW wireless adapter, Parker Vision Signal Max.

    Hawking had a usb one on sale this week - Hawking HWU8DD Hi-Gain USB Wireless-G Dish Adapter - was tempted to buy it except that I already have the above two pcmcia types.

    There is also a 300mW one but I can't recall the name.
     
    Chutsman, May 13, 2006
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    Thanks a lot for your help: that is exactly the kind of information I was after.
     
    notafrog, May 15, 2006
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    MadDog31 Notebook Consultant

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    I've actually had times where I'm able to pick up a signal in Windows fine (sometimes), but when I load up Net Stumbler, i can pick up a better signal and connect quicker...is it just coincedance or can that actually happen?
     
    MadDog31, Jun 9, 2006
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