Lap Top Antenna ?
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Lap Top Antenna ?
Is there such a critter worth the money ?
I was told there was a way to rig my Wilson* mirror mount phone antenna to function with my laptop
for better signal ??
I have an Inspiron 1720 with internal wireless ATT card.
TIA
I was told there was a way to rig my Wilson* mirror mount phone antenna to function with my laptop
for better signal ??
I have an Inspiron 1720 with internal wireless ATT card.
TIA
Re: Lap Top Antenna ?
It might, but I doubt it. The frequencies used for wifi are way up in the UHF spectrum. You'd be better off building/buying and attaching a small beam or external rubber ducky designed for wifi. THAT might be worth it. Most of the "rubber ducky" antennas for the wifi have about a 5-7 dbi gain (or so) as it is. The yagi beams can have up to about 15dbi, but you need to point the beam in the direction of the signal.FTRDX wrote:Is there such a critter worth the money ?
I was told there was a way to rig my Wilson* mirror mount phone antenna to function with my laptop
for better signal ??
I have an Inspiron 1720 with internal wireless ATT card.
TIA
Do a google search on "wifi antennas" and you'll have probably more reading than you'll want.
Hope that helps a little.
Re: Lap Top Antenna ?
I know off the top of my head HI-TECH should be able to help you on this one.
Might wanna send him a PM in case he misses this thread.
Might wanna send him a PM in case he misses this thread.
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Re: Lap Top Antenna ?
yup HI TECH will link you to a company that has all sorts of wifi junk. I had the same issue and he turned me on to an antenna and usb adapter. It was pretty cheap actually.
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Re: Lap Top Antenna ?
If all else fails Google it... http://repair4laptop.org/wire ... ennae.html .. Im not sure exactly what your willing to do but I can tell you that what it sounds like your trying to do is very doable..
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Re: Lap Top Antenna ?
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Re: Lap Top Antenna ?
My suggestion is a "cantenna"
search google for it, they are 20-30$ and help a lot (50% improvement for my laptop and desktops)
http://www.cantenna.com/
search google for it, they are 20-30$ and help a lot (50% improvement for my laptop and desktops)
http://www.cantenna.com/