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WiFi Signal Booster, Range Extender For Laptop Computers

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by reefertank, Apr 17, 2015.

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  1. Apr 17, 2015 #11
    Cheap Weenie

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    Keep in mind that WiFi is a two-way operation. Putting a booster on your end doesn't help the other end. It would be like having a big CB; you can talk to someone who has a stock CB miles away, but they can't reach back to you.
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2015 #12
    lfod14

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    All WiFi boosters boost both TX and RX, in years of doing IT work for a living I've never seen one that only deals with one direction, wouldn't make sense.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2015 #13
    lfod14

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    Its the milowatt rating. Basically the true power potential of an antenna. Not sure why they'd recommend the lower one.
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2015 #14
    STexan

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  7. Apr 17, 2015 #15
    orangepicker

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  8. Apr 18, 2015 #16
    lfod14

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    I made on of those with an old DirecTV dish and a USB WiFi adapter years ago and got like 150 wireless networks, I was hilarious.
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2015 #17
    reefertank

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    The one I ordered, 2000 mw, (according to the description for the device entitled 5000 mw, it was actually 1500 mw... maybe it was a mistake) and it comes with 7dbi antenna. If I need to strengthen it, I'll look into better antennas or even make one.


    This is the one I bought: http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036NH-Wireless-Long-Range-Screw-On/dp/B003YIFHJY/ref=pd_cp_pc_2

    This is the 5000 mw model... but look in the description and reviews (you need 2 usb plugs... 1 usb only puts out 2500 m): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2P3TRS?psc=1
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2015 #18
    snowwy

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    considering that wifis usually have sucky speed. why bother with an amplifier.

    the smart man buys a sprint phone or tmo. i pay $67.50 with taxes for unlimited everything. the extra charge would be the hotspot feature. to which i have an app that allows free use.

    sprint works pretty good on the east coast. coverage is getting better on the west coast. i cut my bill in half and gained much more in the amount of services by switching from verizon.

    internet not a problem. wifi not a problem. not amplification needed.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2015 #19
    reefertank

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    I'll spend the $60 for amplification. If it doesn't meet my needs, I can use it for something else. Most Wifi connections work fast for me. Free is free. Sprint is horrible, the worst, from what I'm reading on the internet. T-mobile is bad too. At&t is who I will go through if I have to. $60 a month. I will try them for 1 or 2 months, and see if they are worth it. I have Verizon and am willing to spend $180 for 20GBs... if I need more, then I will be forced to do AT&T.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2015 #20
    Mark Kling

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