by AgentAppleseed » Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:06 pm
If your like me and you love gadgets; then you should get your hands on the two pieces of equipment listed below. A long range wi-fi adapter is perfect for what you need. The cable listed is just an optional extra, for greater reach between router and antenna. You will have a reliable wi-fi signal from a few miles away from the local hot-spot. Perfect for conferencing needs, and the equipment itself is really small. You could put the antenna on a window ledge or somewhere more suitable. The antenna has a magnetic mount on the bottom and can be placed on your vehicle too, if needed. So you could have internet on your laptop anywhere you roam. Buildings, etc have an effect on your signal and you need as clear a line of sight as possible, but that router is powerful and with the help of the additional antenna, should pick up a signal from a few miles away. All the software you need comes with the router, and upon inputting whatever address your currently at, the software will give you a list of the nearest available hotspots in the area. Youll then be able to pick and choose whichever hotspot you wish to connect too!
There is also free software available on the internet that can do the same thing, such as; "we-fi"
EnGenius EUB9603H-600mW- This is a long range wi-fi adapter and has gotten great reviews. You should get one in the u.k for between 30 and 50 pounds
7dBI MAG MOUNT ANTENNA-This should increase your range if using your adapter indoors. Place it on a window ledge or on the roof of a vehicle, the antenna has a magnetic base. It comes with a cable that has a five foot reach. I think its possible to get cables with a longer reach but you need to make sure you get the correct compatible cable, such as the one listed below. These are cheap too.
TRENDnet Low Loss Reverse SMA Female.- You may need additional reach, in order to place your antenna in a spot that gives you the best signal. This is the correct kind of cable as far as i can tell, but only has a 2 meter reach, which is a only one half meter longer than the cable that comes with the antenna, so you might be able to get a longer version, if you think you need one, and provided they are available.
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