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    Wifi In Motorhome

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by cab1934, Sep 22, 2006.

  1. cab1934

    cab1934 Newbie

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    I have a gateway laptop with home xp, with a wireless card already installed. I want to install an external wifi card with an external antenna hookup. I want to hook up an 12dB external antenna. The cable between the two will be about 20 ft. Has anybody out there done this, and where would be a good place to get these items.
     
    cab1934, Sep 22, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    what are you trying to accomplish?
     
    drumfu, Sep 22, 2006
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    Are you trying to connect to some sort of point-to-point wifi system? Here's a how to guide for building one from scratch:

    http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html

    You can also buy all of the components you need if you don't want to make one out of soup cans. ;) Google for "point to point wifi".
     
    kegobeer, Sep 22, 2006
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    cab1934 Newbie

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    We go to different campgrounds that have wifi, but half the time we are on the fringe and cant get it, so I want a better way of pulling in wifi signals
     
    cab1934, Sep 23, 2006
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  5. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    ok, that helps.

    then you're going in the right direction. you want basically what you mentioned in your first post. you can try to normal brick and mortar shops like best buy or fry's, with fry's probably giving you more options.

    it shouldn't be that hard to find. you may even try browsing newegg.com to see if they have what you're looking for.
     
    drumfu, Sep 23, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If you use a directional antenna, you'll need someone to also have a directional antenna that you will aim yours at. Since the antenna creates a beam, you can't just aim it at a wireless router and expect it to work.

    Just a little FYI.
     
    kegobeer, Sep 23, 2006
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Most have a max cable length of 9'.

    You may need to refer to your manual.
     
    blue68f100, Sep 23, 2006
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    Thanks everybody for info, I think I will try frys and see what I can come up with. I will let you know what happens
     
    cab1934, Sep 24, 2006
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