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    What are they called?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Wolfsong442, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. Wolfsong442

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    The things that you attach to a laptop to catch and amplify wireless signals? Are there any that you can buy that will catch signals from far away that you couldn't get without one? How much do they cost?
     
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    Sounds like an external antenna.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 24, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    An antennae?
     
    coriolis, Jul 24, 2007
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    Super Cantenna!
     
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    There are a variety of antenna types, such as directional, "cantennas", etc.

    Any more info?
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 24, 2007
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    Antennae! Thank you!

    I must be tired. LOL

    Anyway. How much would one of these run?
     
    Wolfsong442, Jul 24, 2007
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    They can run $20+, depending on what style/size you need.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 24, 2007
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    I think you are talking about a wireless card. These come in several types from USB to PCI. Then some of them allow you to replace the antenna with a higher gain antenna. Depending on the distance you may need to go to a beam type which only receive a signal from the direction it is pointing. All other signals are not received.
     
    blue68f100, Jul 25, 2007
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