I see lots of products on the market that extend WiFi range from the base unit, but I need the opposite.
I live near enough to *someone's* WiFi signal to get access on a nice clear, quiet night - in my kitchen.
Is there anything out there that will help me pick up a signal better?
I don't mind HOW it works (inside laptop, sticks on outside, or stationary object) as long as it WORKS.
I have an internal b/g laptop card, if that makes a difference.
I live near enough to *someone's* WiFi signal to get access on a nice clear, quiet night - in my kitchen.
Is there anything out there that will help me pick up a signal better?
I don't mind HOW it works (inside laptop, sticks on outside, or stationary object) as long as it WORKS.
I have an internal b/g laptop card, if that makes a difference.
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Re: WiFi range extenders?
Tue, September 21, 2004 - 8:14 PMYou could always pick up a pcmcia card with an external antenna port. Or maybe setup a wireless router with range extender antennas.
here are some useful links"
www.turnpoint.net/wireless/...howto.html
802.11-security.com/wardriving/tools
www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/ -
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Re: WiFi range extenders?
Wed, September 29, 2004 - 3:22 PMExternal can antennas work great for me! Finding a card for this was a challenge though... -
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Re: WiFi range extenders?
Fri, December 9, 2005 - 11:24 PMwhat cards are good for the can antennas? -
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Re: WiFi range extenders?
Sat, December 10, 2005 - 12:13 PM" what cards are good for the can antennas?"
Any card that has either an external antenna port, or a detachable antenna.
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