Laptop Antenna Booster

I have a Dell laptop with Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG. While I'm very pleased
with the reception I get, I was wondering if there was such a thing as an
antenna booster for a laptop. I drive a lot and would like to be able to
connect to, ahem, local unsecured networks while working in the field. Does
a USB or minicard product such as this exist? I have been unable to find
one.

Thanks,

Lee

On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:24:11 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
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<(E-Mail Removed)>:

>I have a Dell laptop with Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG. While I'm very pleased
>with the reception I get, I was wondering if there was such a thing as an
>antenna booster for a laptop. I drive a lot and would like to be able to
>connect to, ahem, local unsecured networks while working in the field. Does
>a USB or minicard product such as this exist? I have been unable to find
>one.

Do you also shoplift, or do you only steal wireless?

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"Lee C. Carpenter" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>I have a Dell laptop with Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG. While I'm very pleased
>with the reception I get, I was wondering if there was such a thing as an
>antenna booster for a laptop. I drive a lot and would like to be able to
>connect to, ahem, local unsecured networks while working in the field. Does
>a USB or minicard product such as this exist? I have been unable to find
>one.

No. However, you can install an external antenna on an Intel 2200BG
if you don't mind either drilling the case, or sneaking a pigtail
through the exhaust holes. The 2200BG and most MiniPCI cards use
Hirose u-FL connectors for the antenna.

Find a u-FL to SMA, TNC, or N connector pigtail.
http://www.pacwireless.com/outlet/ (CA178-RTNCB-UFL-6)
http://wlanparts.com/category/cables/ (near bottom)

The u-FL connector goes to the connector on the MiniPCI card labelled
"main" and not the one labelled "aux".

I'll leave it to your immagination as to the selection of antenna and
mounting arrangment.

If this is too much, external USB radios are probably a good option.
Also PCMCIA/CardBus radios with external antenna connectors.


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"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 21:24:11 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> <(E-Mail Removed)>:
>
>>I have a Dell laptop with Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG. While I'm very
>>pleased
>>with the reception I get, I was wondering if there was such a thing as an
>>antenna booster for a laptop. I drive a lot and would like to be able to
>>connect to, ahem, local unsecured networks while working in the field.
>>Does
>>a USB or minicard product such as this exist? I have been unable to find
>>one.
>
> Do you also shoplift, or do you only steal wireless?
>
> --
> Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
> John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>

Unsecured wireless is the same as leaving your car unlocked with your wallet
on the seat. If someone takes it, you deserve it. If you can't figure out
how to secure your network, you're too stupid to need one to begin with.

Give me a break with your shoplifting BS.

"Jeff Liebermann" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Lee C. Carpenter" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
>>I have a Dell laptop with Intel Pro Wireless 2200BG. While I'm very
>>pleased
>>with the reception I get, I was wondering if there was such a thing as an
>>antenna booster for a laptop. I drive a lot and would like to be able to
>>connect to, ahem, local unsecured networks while working in the field.
>>Does
>>a USB or minicard product such as this exist? I have been unable to find
>>one.
>
> No. However, you can install an external antenna on an Intel 2200BG
> if you don't mind either drilling the case, or sneaking a pigtail
> through the exhaust holes. The 2200BG and most MiniPCI cards use
> Hirose u-FL connectors for the antenna.
>
> Find a u-FL to SMA, TNC, or N connector pigtail.
> http://www.pacwireless.com/outlet/ (CA178-RTNCB-UFL-6)
> http://wlanparts.com/category/cables/ (near bottom)
>
> The u-FL connector goes to the connector on the MiniPCI card labelled
> "main" and not the one labelled "aux".
>
> I'll leave it to your immagination as to the selection of antenna and
> mounting arrangment.
>
> If this is too much, external USB radios are probably a good option.
> Also PCMCIA/CardBus radios with external antenna connectors.
>
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Thanks Jeff. The external USB radios sound like my best option.

Lee

On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:38:39 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
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>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed).. .

>> Do you also shoplift, or do you only steal wireless?

>Unsecured wireless is the same as leaving your car unlocked with your wallet
>on the seat. If someone takes it, you deserve it. If you can't figure out
>how to secure your network, you're too stupid to need one to begin with.
>
>Give me a break with your shoplifting BS.

Thanks for confirming my suspicions.

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Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>

"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:38:39 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> <(E-Mail Removed)>:
>
>>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>news:(E-Mail Removed). ..
>
>>> Do you also shoplift, or do you only steal wireless?
>
>>Unsecured wireless is the same as leaving your car unlocked with your
>>wallet
>>on the seat. If someone takes it, you deserve it. If you can't figure out
>>how to secure your network, you're too stupid to need one to begin with.
>>
>>Give me a break with your shoplifting BS.
>
> Thanks for confirming my suspicions.
>
> --
> Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
> John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>

Lock your car, John!

On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 23:06:40 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
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>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed).. .
>> On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:38:39 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
>> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> <(E-Mail Removed)>:
>>
>>>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>news:(E-Mail Removed) ...
>>
>>>> Do you also shoplift, or do you only steal wireless?
>>
>>>Unsecured wireless is the same as leaving your car unlocked with your
>>>wallet
>>>on the seat. If someone takes it, you deserve it. If you can't figure out
>>>how to secure your network, you're too stupid to need one to begin with.
>>>
>>>Give me a break with your shoplifting BS.
>>
>> Thanks for confirming my suspicions.

>Lock your car, John!

It is. And my wireless is locked as well. you'll have to prey on
someone else.

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Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
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Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, "Lee C. Carpenter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed).. .
>> On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:38:39 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
>> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> <(E-Mail Removed)>:
>>
>>>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>news:(E-Mail Removed) ...
>>
>>>> Do you also shoplift, or do you only steal wireless?
>>
>>>Unsecured wireless is the same as leaving your car unlocked with your
>>>wallet
>>>on the seat. If someone takes it, you deserve it. If you can't figure out
>>>how to secure your network, you're too stupid to need one to begin with.
>>>
>>>Give me a break with your shoplifting BS.
>>
>> Thanks for confirming my suspicions.
>>
>> --
>> Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
>> John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
>> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
>> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>
>
>Lock your car, John!
>
>

Just in passing are your parents proud of the ammoral SOB they have loosed
on society?

fundamentalism, fundamentally wrong.

"Rico" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:fGXDg.11986$(E-Mail Removed)...
> In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, "Lee C.
> Carpenter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>news:(E-Mail Removed). ..
>>> On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:38:39 -0400, "Lee C. Carpenter"
>>> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>>> <(E-Mail Removed)>:
>>>
>>>>"John Navas" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>news:(E-Mail Removed) m...
>>>
>>>>> Do you also shoplift, or do you only steal wireless?
>>>
>>>>Unsecured wireless is the same as leaving your car unlocked with your
>>>>wallet
>>>>on the seat. If someone takes it, you deserve it. If you can't figure
>>>>out
>>>>how to secure your network, you're too stupid to need one to begin with.
>>>>
>>>>Give me a break with your shoplifting BS.
>>>
>>> Thanks for confirming my suspicions.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
>>> John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
>>> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
>>> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>
>>
>>Lock your car, John!
>>
>>
>
> Just in passing are your parents proud of the ammoral SOB they have loosed
> on society?
>
> fundamentalism, fundamentally wrong.

You spelled "amoral" wrong.