In the last wifi discussion about setting up wifi hot spot, I realized how weak my laptop "Intel pro wireless card" is.
Last year at Serenada...my motorhome was parked 40 yards from Don's "2 Wire" transmitter. I could see it, but only made 1 very weak connection.
"Grouchy Granny" was parked next to me and bottle of wine later...I had a satellite connection. Now I was about 20' max, and I only had 2 bars, but
was able to connect nicely...
I do not want to setup a better system now (Have a 2 wire modem transmitter now) as I do not know what my needs will be in Baja when I settle down.
I want to increase my wifi ability...the pci mini express card now makes it difficult to remove the internal antenna wires and add a external antenna.
Looking for something for my MotorHome and portable enough to travel with in my back pack.
This is the only answer I have found with power, but cannot determine if it right for my Dell e1705:
Originally made for Macs...but will work under windows XP>
Alfa AWUS036H - 500mW USB WiFi Adapter w/ RP-SMA
Alfa AWUS036H Specifications
Model AWUS036H
Standards Wireless: IEEE 802.11b/g
USB 2.0 standard
Maximum TX Power 500mW
Data Rate 802.11b: UP to 11Mbps
802.11g: 54Mbps
Number of Channels
10~13 : France, Jordan
1~11 : USA and Taiwan
1~13 : European
1~13,14: Japan
OS Support Windows 98SE
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Linux 2.6
Mac 10.3
Mac 10.4
Interface USB 2.0 mini USB
Antenna Connector RP-SMA
Chipset Realtek 8187L
Security 64/128/256 Bit WEP Key, WPA,TKIP,WPA2
LED Power/Status
Anything else out there with a good Rep? It must be able to add another antenna.
Thanks , Albert
Included Antenna is 2db. Antenna connector is RP-SMA.
There are RP-SMA Antennas up to 7db for 20 bucks or less available from numerous sources including: http://www.mcmelectronics.comRuss - 12-22-2007 at 01:48 PM
I've posted this before. You can plug into the USB directly or use the cable it comes with to get a better shot at a WiFi sites. Only $45us at Fry's
sometimes $25 on sale. 10db gain. Lots of folks here have gone to it. Good luck!
Al G - 12-22-2007 at 02:11 PM
Russ I went to Fry's yesterday to look at this...my Fry's in Concord did not have one I could find on the shelf...the "Helper" could not help. I was asking for airlink 101...correct? I could not find it for sale
on the net either. Must be doing something wronglosfrailes - 12-22-2007 at 02:24 PM
There is an alternative that works really well.
Linksys WUSB54G, also WUSB54GC.
Both remarkably simple to install and use.
[Edited on 12-22-2007 by losfrailes]comitan - 12-22-2007 at 02:52 PM
Al
I have extra a D-link wireless G Notebook adapter , Air-plus G Model DWL G630 New in box.
$25.00
[Edited on 12-22-2007 by comitan]Al G - 12-22-2007 at 03:07 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by comitan
Al
I have extra a D-link wireless G Notebook adapter , Air-plus G Model DWL G630 New in box.
$25.00
[Edited on 12-22-2007 by comitan]
good deal if I could use it....I have the new expresscard slot...the old pcmia?? cards won't fit.Al G - 12-22-2007 at 03:14 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by losfrailes
There is an alternative that works really well.
Linksys WUSB54G, also WUSB54GC.
Both remarkably simple to install and use.
[Edited on 12-22-2007 by losfrailes]
Thank you much...but does not appear to have an external antenna
port...so I can upgrade the antenna when I settle in somewhere..losfrailes - 12-22-2007 at 03:31 PM
You simply need an RP-SMA pigtail to larger coax and that is connected to one of the small antennas on the router.
This is exactly the setup I have in place in the village where I live. The OMNI antenna way up on the roof is broadcasting signal for approximately
one mile with 3-5 bars.
A place called FAB-CORP can supply you with the external antenna, enough coax to run from the pigtail to the antenna, and the pigtail.
here is the package, put it together with a 12dBi OMNI and a long enough piece of COAX and you got your package. Be sure and get a bracket to hold
the OMNI antenna
[Edited on 12-22-2007 by Russ]Al G - 12-22-2007 at 04:58 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by losfrailes
You simply need an RP-SMA pigtail to larger coax and that is connected to one of the small antennas on the router.
Sorry, I do not understand...I do not have a router...2 Wire modem yes, but not hooked up as I now use an express card cell phone modem by Verizon.
That will not work in Baja.
Either of these...Linksys WUSB54G, also WUSB54GC... what you are referring to as a router? are there antenna ports I cannot see
If I install a modem after I settle in Baja I can attach a antenna for transmitting, but for now I want to find hotspots at RV parks like Serenada in
Mulege. When you park there (and other places) you get wifi...inside. I am only trying to upgrade my receiving power nowlosfrailes - 12-22-2007 at 05:24 PM
Well for reception only, the Linksys WUSB54G is adequate. It is its own antenna and uses a USB port to connect to the using computer.
The router I mention is for your longer ranging plans in Baja. Not intended for use you are describing for finding hotspots.
The router would be used more in a transmitting/receiving environment where you (or someone else) is being the provider of signal and hooked up to the
ISP being used.
hey AL all you need is a signal booster
capt. mike - 12-23-2007 at 07:42 AM
for Diana's weak wi fi output. i found a bunch on ebay and was gonna buy one but i have DSL to my trailer now.
so here's a link to ebay search and there are lots of them. i like the $89 one and you could just rig up a mast on your RV and point it at the office.
could not help. I was asking for airlink 101...correct? I could not find it for sale
on the net either. Must be doing something wrong
