Thread: Long range wireless question
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Old 20-02-2007, 21:51   #5
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Re: Long range wireless question
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Originally Posted by xbigtone View Post
Thanks. Does "wireless devices" include the usb adapter itself? From looking for antennae on the net, it seems that external antenna are only connectable to the source of the signal ie the router/access point. I cant find one that would boost the gain at the pc adapter. I am hoping as a preference ,to avoid attaching an antenna to my house, and would rather have it on the office building.
Yes, wireless devices means the usb adaptor itself (but USB adaptors often don't have an external slot on them, PCI and PCMCIA cards do)

If you have a high gain antenna on both places, the chances of having a good signal significantly increase. The antenna does not have to be outdoors, it can be on a stand indoors next to a window closest to the direction of the other building.

EDIT: I should also mention not to use that link above. In doing so you will risk damaging your equipment and/or cause interference to other wireless RF devices if done improperly. This is coming from experience as a radio amateur.
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