On 11/7/2006 12:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm trying to get Internet in an RV park with a really
weak free wifi service and no cable modem Internet option.
I got a fancy antenna but I'm not a wifi expert to know
how to use it to pick up this weak wifi signal. Even
if I could, their uptime is pretty flaky.
Do I have any other options?
I assume you've tried the antenna from outside the metal skin of an RV.
Most external antennas are directional, so aim it different ways while
trying to connect. If you have a laptop with the wireless, take it
outside and walk around with it. The whole idea here is to move things
around to see if you can improve the signal. Anything metal can/will
affect the signal.
Some wireless boards are much better than others at picking up weak
signals. If one doesn't work see if you can borrow another to see if
that helps. You might be able to boost the power of your wireless card
(and potentially blow it up) with iwconfig. I've not done this stuff in
quite a while. google for more answers.
Karl
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