Ive never seen an external antenna connector on a laptop. Perhaps she could get some type of WiFi repeater though.
WIFI Question
A friend of mine is having WIFI reception problems at the condo complex she lives at. She has a lap top computer, and she cant get any signal in her unit except if she leans over the balcony rail. Is there a WIFI antenna she can plug in her laptop comp to get a a better signal? Most of the condo complex is getting a good signal except for a few units.
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Have not seen one for a laptop, but have used a USB based wifi adapter with a 15 foot USB extension cableB Newt said:A friend of mine is having WIFI reception problems at the condo complex she lives at. She has a lap top computer, and she cant get any signal in her unit except if she leans over the balcony rail. Is there a WIFI antenna she can plug in her laptop comp to get a a better signal? Most of the condo complex is getting a good signal except for a few units.
I use a range extender in my house to get a better signal on the deck. It works well. Mine is an EnGenius brand. Here is a link to some:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...+extender&sprefix=wifi+range+extender,aps,215
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...+extender&sprefix=wifi+range+extender,aps,215
That was my first thought, but not sure they will help in this situation.shedberg said:I use a range extender in my house to get a better signal on the deck. It works well. Mine is an EnGenius brand. Here is a link to some:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...+extender&sprefix=wifi+range+extender,aps,215
B Newt said:....she cant get any signal in her unit except if she leans over the balcony rail.
Thanx for the info I will let her know.
Where is she trying to get WiFi from?
sounds like condo-provided wifi to me. I'd have a chat with the property manager.
They make usb wifi adapters. She could use one of those with a long usb cable (I think).
Has she tried using another device to try to connect to the wifi? It would rule out an issue with the wifi reception on her laptop.
The condo complex she lives at has free wifi. Its provided by I dont know???? I guess the management company???trh said:Where is she trying to get WiFi from?
If she steps outside no problems.hilmar2k said:Has she tried using another device to try to connect to the wifi? It would rule out an issue with the wifi reception on her laptop.
That doesn't mean her laptop doesn't have reception issues. Even a laptop with the wifi antenna disconnected will pick up wifi when the signal is strong enough."B Newt" said:If she steps outside no problems.
Download a program called netstumbler, it can give you a visual representation of where signal will be useable in the condo. Compare with the good signal level on the balcony to find other places you can get good signal. It will also show all networks in the area, its possible some adjacent unit is broadcasting on same channel. Walk around with it running to see where good/bad.
Ok I will let her know, thanks
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