teddysmith1952
New Member
Hi all,
I just purchased an inexpensive 7" netbook for my daughter to use in the house and hopefully on the road where there is wifi connectivity. Below is the unit I purchased:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280468729892&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I received this cute little guy and although cheap, it seems to have been built with decent quality. Starts right up and I was able to configure the wifi to connect to my Comcast wireless router with no problem. Unfortunately if I move the netbook more than about 20 feet from the router, it starts to lose the connection and or, gets really slow. I am also getting wifi "hits" on many wireless spots from around the neighborhood, if that means anything in terms of unit capability. Many of the wifi hits show excellent to very good signal strength.
Now I understand you get what you pay for. Can anyone recommend a proven wifi booster for under $30 that would help. We also plan on using this little guy in our travel trailer when we occasionally hit the road. I was wondering if there is some sort of booster that could plug into a USB port and help with the range. Keep in mind that this unit does not have a CD drive for installing software. I'm not sure how software is installed other than downloading on line.
Thanks much,
Jim
I just purchased an inexpensive 7" netbook for my daughter to use in the house and hopefully on the road where there is wifi connectivity. Below is the unit I purchased:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280468729892&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I received this cute little guy and although cheap, it seems to have been built with decent quality. Starts right up and I was able to configure the wifi to connect to my Comcast wireless router with no problem. Unfortunately if I move the netbook more than about 20 feet from the router, it starts to lose the connection and or, gets really slow. I am also getting wifi "hits" on many wireless spots from around the neighborhood, if that means anything in terms of unit capability. Many of the wifi hits show excellent to very good signal strength.
Now I understand you get what you pay for. Can anyone recommend a proven wifi booster for under $30 that would help. We also plan on using this little guy in our travel trailer when we occasionally hit the road. I was wondering if there is some sort of booster that could plug into a USB port and help with the range. Keep in mind that this unit does not have a CD drive for installing software. I'm not sure how software is installed other than downloading on line.
Thanks much,
Jim