high gain antenna

jopache1 · 06-14-2005, 06:36 AM

has anyone tried using one of those antennas used on ebay to increase their signal from their wireless router? such as this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...780729700&rd=1

if so, how was it?

jopache1 · 06-14-2005, 07:00 AM

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...338&pfp=SEARCH

hhm.. i found this one and it says its in stock... any experiences? i could buy it locally and if it doesnt work i could always return it

**dragon2309** · 06-14-2005, 08:56 AM

I havent had any personal experience with any of these antennas but im sure it would help you to recieve a stronger signal. Also if your looking at one to buy it would definately be the 2nd one in your posts.

**apj101** · 06-14-2005, 09:24 AM

you will see a large increase in your range from both of the items you listed. The gain show on the ebay one seems to behigher, but i think those figures have been masaged a little bit.
jancz3rt has more experience in this field, maybe pm him?

**jancz3rt** · 06-14-2005, 06:09 PM

Ok to WIFI

. These omnidirectional antennas should be more than fine for in-house use. Haha...just to mention...I was connected to a 10dB omni over a distance of 1.4km (however it was a very good one from EDIMAX). Anyway, you will definitely see an improvement as those on many devices are 2dB antennas which can run into problems in terms of signal strength.

Now I have a 24dB antenna which is far too much for home use and is actually not suitable because it is highly directional.

JAN

**jancz3rt** · 06-14-2005, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopache1

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...338&pfp=SEARCH

hhm.. i found this one and it says its in stock... any experiences? i could buy it locally and if it doesnt work i could always return it

This one looks better than the one above

. I would trust the performance more....compared to that first one you suggetsed.

JAN

jopache1 · 06-14-2005, 07:16 PM

well this generic card sucks, im having more trouble than just getting a signal, so i will be returning it and getting a new one. i was doing some searching around and found a couple viable alternatives

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127145
this one is a d link wireless g card
first is this one on newegg which says it has a dipole antenna(whats the difference between that and a normal external) also it says it has a 15db antenna on it(as in better than the external one i linked to earlier?), but it states that the range is the same as all others.

whichever one i get i will probably be getting one of these to go along with it..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833164005

my main question is about the dipole though.. what exactly does that mean?

i have an older dlink 802.11b router which will be upgraded in time, but will do for now as all i really want is internet and printer sharing.... some files here and there but nothing to bad.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16839121007
i was also looking at this one, i dont really need the extra speed(as i cant use it anyways... but does the super g also increase range as well as speed?)

main reason i was considering the gigabyte one is because i did a search on newegg for atheros(this is whats listed under the laptops wireless card and it has no trouble getting signal up here, and the gigabyte came up when i did a search for atheros)

DanLatimer · 06-14-2005, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jopache1

my main question is about the dipole though.. what exactly does that mean?

a dipole is a term i learned in physics, it is a cylinder that emmits an emf (electro-magnetic force) for an antena i would guesse it sends the signol through electromagnetic waves, or perhaps it recieves a signol through the the force of the waves it eminates reacting with waves it recieves
i hope that helps you.
-dan

jopache1 · 06-15-2005, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanLatimer

a dipole is a term i learned in physics, it is a cylinder that emmits an emf (electro-magnetic force) for an antena i would guesse it sends the signol through electromagnetic waves, or perhaps it recieves a signol through the the force of the waves it eminates reacting with waves it recieves
i hope that helps you.
-dan

ha... you just reminded me of why i almost failed physics.

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jopache1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kentucky Age: 22 Posts: 26	high gain antenna has anyone tried using one of those antennas used on ebay to increase their signal from their wireless router? such as this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...780729700&rd=1 if so, how was it?

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jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Lol Ok to WIFI . These omnidirectional antennas should be more than fine for in-house use. Haha...just to mention...I was connected to a 10dB omni over a distance of 1.4km (however it was a very good one from EDIMAX). Anyway, you will definitely see an improvement as those on many devices are 2dB antennas which can run into problems in terms of signal strength. Now I have a 24dB antenna which is far too much for home use and is actually not suitable because it is highly directional. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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06-14-2005, 07:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
jopache1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kentucky Age: 22 Posts: 26	http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...338&pfp=SEARCH hhm.. i found this one and it says its in stock... any experiences? i could buy it locally and if it doesnt work i could always return it

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jopache1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kentucky Age: 22 Posts: 26	well this generic card sucks, im having more trouble than just getting a signal, so i will be returning it and getting a new one. i was doing some searching around and found a couple viable alternatives http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127145 this one is a d link wireless g card first is this one on newegg which says it has a dipole antenna(whats the difference between that and a normal external) also it says it has a 15db antenna on it(as in better than the external one i linked to earlier?), but it states that the range is the same as all others. whichever one i get i will probably be getting one of these to go along with it.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833164005 my main question is about the dipole though.. what exactly does that mean? i have an older dlink 802.11b router which will be upgraded in time, but will do for now as all i really want is internet and printer sharing.... some files here and there but nothing to bad. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16839121007 i was also looking at this one, i dont really need the extra speed(as i cant use it anyways... but does the super g also increase range as well as speed?) main reason i was considering the gigabyte one is because i did a search on newegg for atheros(this is whats listed under the laptops wireless card and it has no trouble getting signal up here, and the gigabyte came up when i did a search for atheros)