Wireless Antenna

I have been looking for an antenna not to boost my own broadcast but to pick up more wireless networks. I thought the purpose of antenna was to receive... But it seems when looking for a wireless antenna all i can find is one that you hook up to your wireless router to make your router broadcast stronger.. Any help? I am looking for an antenna that hooks to my wireless NIC so that i can pick up networks that are further away.

I spent about ten bucks for an extension cable ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as px?Item=N82E16833164011 ) and put my wireless card's antenna on it and hung it over the blinds to improve mine. You actually are increasing both when you improve your wireless antenna as it is bot a receiving and transmitting antenna for both card and router.

A simple 5DBI gain antenna purchased from NewEgg.com would do wonders for your wireless reception:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as px?Item=N82E16833980001

Also, changing your routers channel improves reception as you may have RFI problems.

Ron

2008-06-14 16:57:50 by mark p

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Can someone give me a step by step process of how to turn on the wireless antenna?

im a computer tech.

he is wrong. there is usually a swtich to turn on your wireless chip on the side of you laptop someware. and yes you do need to install it if it is not. it should be already installed tho. u need to click on the wireless icon on the bottom right were the clock is with the right side of your mouse. then click view avialable connections then select the one u want and connect. and your done.

2009-03-23 11:27:13 by yeaaaa

This antenna will only work with WiFi cards that have an external RP-SMA antenna connector.
It will not work with desktop PCs that have a USB WiFi device, laptops that have built-in integrated WiFi

I have this Belkin wireless G router which i am currently sharing with my friends 2 blocks away. The signal he received is only a bar. I read bout custom making a wireless antenna to boost the signal but do not have any idea how. Can you guys teach me how? For your info, the router had been placed near to the window and its in the visible line to his house. Thanks!!!

Personally, instead of making a home made antenna, I would buy a cantenna, it is designed for this type of connection. It works for great distances, and signals to a small radius of area, instead of just sending the signal everywhere, but not very far.
It's basically a long antenna, in the shape of a can, and works very well. You can put one on the sending end, and one on the receiving end, and easily get a perfect connection!

2007-05-12 00:34:53 by lim_jiashyuan

Price: $21.91

Seamlessly compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices
150Mbps wireless transmission rate
Quick Secure Setup, complies with WPS for worry free wireless security Supports 64/128-bit WEP
Provides two methods of operation: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
4dBi omni-directional antenna detachable Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), and Windows 7 (32/64-bit).

I wonder if there's anyone that can provide some info or little hints on how to use the superpass panel wireless antenna, we haven't been able to get any signals with it, and at the price we paid I'd like to see better results. Any suggestions?

Which superpass, did you get the one with the internal radio or just the panel antenna? If its just the panel antenna, what wireless adapter is it connected into with what type of cable?

I have used the CPE (combined radio/antenna) units at distances of 8-10 miles so they do work. Just remember they are LINE OF SIGHT! (buildings, hills, etc will block them)

You do have to have an internet SOURCE? Like a wireless ISP. If your just trying to steal internet which can end you in jail, its abilities are limited..since most of those will be indoor routers with very limited range.

If you know where the AP is, you aim the antenna at the AP, be sure to use the correct "polarity" (horizontal or verticle) depending on what the AP is set to use. You should see signal.

2008-01-02 14:54:38 by jennifer d

I put a stronger antenna on my wireless card. It came with about 4 ft of wire. I want to make this longer but cant seem to find any. Any help out there ? These are much narrower than regular coaxial

Cables are sold in multiple lengths. You need to identify the connectors that you're using and buy the appropriate cable. This is a link to a site which has pictures of most of the common connector ends http://www.infinitecables.com/wireless-a ntenna-cables.html Go through them and find the ones that match your existing cable.

After that, it's just a matter of googling your specific connectors and your desired length.

2009-05-25 04:53:51 by ROBIN C