wifi antena

Hello guys and girls,

need some advice about wifi antena.
Got laptop with built in wifi Atheros AR5005GS onto Toshiba satellite A75.
When in home am using D-Link DI-524, which is fine and works great with my
cable modem from RR.

My question is, what kind of antena can I use when I am travelling to boost
my signal or to find a signal where isn't present??
For example: if I am in hotel who doesn't offer wifi connection and when I
have to pay for some slow internet connection, how can I find a signal
somewhere else??
Few days ago I saw a guy having some wifi antena in window but didn't have a
chance to talk to him about that. It was small and black antena, nice
though.

Do you guys know by any chance what kind of antena do I need to buy for my
wifi internal adapter in laptop???
Is it posible to buy or to make any antena what will work with my internal
adapter or do I need to get something else???

Thanks a bunch.


Dino K

>"dino k" <d-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Hello guys and girls,
>
>need some advice about wifi antena.
>Got laptop with built in wifi Atheros AR5005GS onto Toshiba satellite A75.
>When in home am using D-Link DI-524, which is fine and works great with my
>cable modem from RR.
>
>My question is, what kind of antena can I use when I am travelling to boost
>my signal or to find a signal where isn't present??
>For example: if I am in hotel who doesn't offer wifi connection and when I
>have to pay for some slow internet connection, how can I find a signal
>somewhere else??
>Few days ago I saw a guy having some wifi antena in window but didn't have a
>chance to talk to him about that. It was small and black antena, nice
>though.
>
>Do you guys know by any chance what kind of antena do I need to buy for my
>wifi internal adapter in laptop???
>Is it posible to buy or to make any antena what will work with my internal
>adapter or do I need to get something else???
>
>Thanks a bunch.
>
>
>Dino K
>

Here's what works for me.

When my onboard WiFi adapter can't connect with a network, I plug in my
Hawking USB-connected adapter. You can see it at
<http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4556777?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG>,
but I only paid $40 for it at buy.com.

This minute I am using it to conect to a network 2.2 miles away (over
water).

--
Dave Rudisill

"Dave Rudisill" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >"dino k" <d-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>Hello guys and girls,
>>
>>need some advice about wifi antena.
>>Got laptop with built in wifi Atheros AR5005GS onto Toshiba satellite A75.
>>When in home am using D-Link DI-524, which is fine and works great with my
>>cable modem from RR.
>>
>>My question is, what kind of antena can I use when I am travelling to
>>boost
>>my signal or to find a signal where isn't present??
>>For example: if I am in hotel who doesn't offer wifi connection and when I
>>have to pay for some slow internet connection, how can I find a signal
>>somewhere else??
>>Few days ago I saw a guy having some wifi antena in window but didn't have
>>a
>>chance to talk to him about that. It was small and black antena, nice
>>though.
>>
>>Do you guys know by any chance what kind of antena do I need to buy for my
>>wifi internal adapter in laptop???
>>Is it posible to buy or to make any antena what will work with my internal
>>adapter or do I need to get something else???
>>
>>Thanks a bunch.
>>
>>
>>Dino K
>>
>
> Here's what works for me.
>
> When my onboard WiFi adapter can't connect with a network, I plug in my
> Hawking USB-connected adapter. You can see it at
> <http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4556777?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG>,
> but I only paid $40 for it at buy.com.
>
> This minute I am using it to conect to a network 2.2 miles away (over
> water).
>
> --
> Dave Rudisill

Dave - Is the water tidal and if so how does it affect performance? I need a
fixed point to point sytem line of sight over tidal water 1.5 miles. Both
ends could use directional antennas and be about 40 to 50ft asl. 2MB only
required. A pointer to hardware available and suitable in UK would be
greatly appreciated.
Mick

>"Mick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>> Here's what works for me.
>>
>> When my onboard WiFi adapter can't connect with a network, I plug in my
>> Hawking USB-connected adapter. You can see it at
>> <http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4556777?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG>,
>> but I only paid $40 for it at buy.com.
>>
>> This minute I am using it to conect to a network 2.2 miles away (over
>> water).
>>
>> --
>> Dave Rudisill
>
>Dave - Is the water tidal and if so how does it affect performance? I need a
>fixed point to point sytem line of sight over tidal water 1.5 miles. Both
>ends could use directional antennas and be about 40 to 50ft asl. 2MB only
>required. A pointer to hardware available and suitable in UK would be
>greatly appreciated.
>Mick
>

It is tidal, but I haven't noticed any tidal effects.

I am clearly at the fringe of the usable area for this
hardware/environment configuration. The signal drops out every couple
minutes for a few seconds, then reconnects. Sometimes I can't connect
for half an hour at a time, especially when there is mist in the air.

I have no idea what hardware is at the AP, except that it's a 2Wire
Homeportal 1800.

I brought it up only as a suggestion for the OP, who wanted better range
than he gets with his built-in WiFi adapter. The Hawking HWU54D is a
terrific WiFi adapter.

Sorry I can't be of more assistance.

--
Dave Rudisill

"Dave Rudisill" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >"Mick" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>> Here's what works for me.
>>>
>>> When my onboard WiFi adapter can't connect with a network, I plug in my
>>> Hawking USB-connected adapter. You can see it at
>>> <http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4556777?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG>,
>>> but I only paid $40 for it at buy.com.
>>>
>>> This minute I am using it to conect to a network 2.2 miles away (over
>>> water).
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dave Rudisill
>>
>>Dave - Is the water tidal and if so how does it affect performance? I need
>>a
>>fixed point to point sytem line of sight over tidal water 1.5 miles. Both
>>ends could use directional antennas and be about 40 to 50ft asl. 2MB only
>>required. A pointer to hardware available and suitable in UK would be
>>greatly appreciated.
>>Mick
>>
>
> It is tidal, but I haven't noticed any tidal effects.
>
> I am clearly at the fringe of the usable area for this
> hardware/environment configuration. The signal drops out every couple
> minutes for a few seconds, then reconnects. Sometimes I can't connect
> for half an hour at a time, especially when there is mist in the air.
>
> I have no idea what hardware is at the AP, except that it's a 2Wire
> Homeportal 1800.
>
> I brought it up only as a suggestion for the OP, who wanted better range
> than he gets with his built-in WiFi adapter. The Hawking HWU54D is a
> terrific WiFi adapter.
>
> Sorry I can't be of more assistance.
>
> --
> Dave Rudisill

Thanks Dave - I reckon I stand a good chance with a directional antenna at
each end.
Mick