I've got a line of site between AP and laptop in buildings about 150
metres apart. Even when I tried dangling my lappie out the window I got
no joy :( Even if that had worked, it would have been tricky holding
my T30 in one hand 3 stories up while typing with the other. [1]
I've checked google... lots of advice about using woks and steamers as
parabolic reflectors for USB wifi's [2], and even some custom made
doodads.
It doesn't seem such a long range. Any suggestions? I'm presently using
a netgear router/AP (not sure what model) at one end and a netgear
wg511t pcmcia at the other end.
On the same topic, does anyone know if it makes a difference which way
you point the access point's fold out antenna? Should you point it AT
the target, or side on to the target, or does it make no difference? Or
should I place a direction-finding wok behind it!
Linux related: If i have to get a USB wifi adaptor to fit the
directional wok (as suggested by a couple of sites), are there any
recommended?
Many thanks
David.
[1] I tried walking between the buildings - the signal runs out about 10
metres short :( although it's possibly unusable before that.
[2] suggested gadgets I've read about so far:
fold out vegetable strainer,
metal gauze chip strainer,
wok,
folded cardboard lined with kitchen foil.
Lots of blog comments about how it *sounds* like a good idea, but not
much saying "hey, I tried it and it works"
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