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    fractal antenna on laptop

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by zogthegreat, Jun 27, 2013.

  1. zogthegreat

    zogthegreat Notebook Guru

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    Hi everyone,

    Does anyone know if a fractal antenna placed on the back of the LCD cover would offer better reception than regular internal wifi antenna?

    Thanks

    zog
     
    zogthegreat, Jun 27, 2013
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  2. Megol

    Megol Notebook Evangelist

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    Is your LCD cover made of a conducting material? If so, no it wouldn't work. If not it could be better.
     
    Megol, Jun 28, 2013
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  3. Jailbird556

    Jailbird556 Newbie

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    Like the above post says, yes if it is conductive. Lots of notebooks have aluminum for skins now. Aluminum would be conductive. Carbon fiber or plastic not so much. Just remember in order to conduct it has to touch bare metal so if you have painted aluminum it won't work.
     
    Jailbird556, Jun 30, 2013
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