FreeWaRrior Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I've read and even seen this antenna thing that amplifies or extends the network range for WiFi. Reading, I've seen all kinds of things, but in my school's journalism lab, they have a box with 2 wireless cards connected in it and then a cord connect to something that pops out of one of the cards to connect to the atenna. Can anyone either tell me how this works, or send links to faq/manuals that can teach me how to set this up so that I can consider if its worth doing it at home. Thx =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 or you can just buy extra access points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeWaRrior Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 nah, I rather figure how the extender works.. or maybe use an access point + extender...haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longwilli Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 yes what you can do is buy wireless access point remove the existing antena and attach a cable attaching to a higher gain antena either inside or out this will increase the range d-link all the stuff you need just vist there site and take a look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeWaRrior Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 oooo, I see.. Anyone know where I can get Netgear antennas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshMan Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I've seen an antena made using a Pringles can. More information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 note though, not all wireless routers have removable antenna, well, at least not the ones for home use. I'm sure the ones that are build for corporate uses (hundreds of users) do, but of course that will cost you more $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeWaRrior Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 note though, not all wireless routers have removable antenna, well, at least not the ones for home use. I'm sure the ones that are build for corporate uses (hundreds of users) do, but of course that will cost you more $$$. actually mine came with this black thing so.. http://www.netgear.com/products/prod_detai....asp?prodID=151 and its removable.. just need the antenna thing oo yea, that pringle thing...that's just great, I'll try it on my lapto :happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshMan Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 I use this card, it's a great antenna ans I can popit back in to the laptop when the laptop is not in use. IT's far better than all those others out there that have something stilling out a mile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeWaRrior Posted October 12, 2003 Author Share Posted October 12, 2003 I use this card, it's a great antenna ans I can popit back in to the laptop when the laptop is not in use. IT's far better than all those others out there that have something stilling out a mile!http://www.3com.com/images/prod/prd_lg_3crwe62092b.jpg can't read the writing....what company is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I use this card, it's a great antenna ans I can popit back in to the laptop when the laptop is not in use. IT's far better than all those others out there that have something stilling out a mile!http://www.3com.com/images/prod/prd_lg_3crwe62092b.jpg can't read the writing....what company is it? Look at the link in your quote...... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 actually mine came with this black thing so..http://www.netgear.com/products/prod_detai....asp?prodID=151 and its removable.. just need the antenna thing oo yea, that pringle thing...that's just great, I'll try it on my lapto :happy: well, i think you haven't look thru netgear's site yet. take a look http://www.netgear.com/products/wireless/80211b.asp from a quick glance, you'll probably need the cable and the extra omni-directional antenna, the higher you mount it the better the reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooops Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 http://cantenna.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 There's something dirty about the subject of this thread. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeWaRrior Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 nice, yea i only skimmed it a little, thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairon Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Is that Cantenna thing real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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