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which antenna should I get?
Hi,
I have a wavelan orinoco silver card and I would like to get an antenna to enhance reception, in my building there are tons and tons of open wireless. I looked on ebay and found that, what do you think? any other Ideas for a cheap antena ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3011149740&category=46 72 |
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Do I look like I'm joking
Join Date: Apr 2002
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you should get an antenna that suits your needs. how about doing some research on your own before posing questions about something you aren't sure about.
 btw, I wouldn't bother with the link you posted... if you want a decent omni get the fab-corp 5dBi omni magmount that has its own ground plane. (you really do get what you pay for)
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because I am really new to this and I am trying to figure out what my needs are exactly.
This antenna says +5.5dbi but do I need more, do I need less, I am not even sure what I need ?!?!? and that's why I am looking for help to learn and see what I need |
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Do I look like I'm joking
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Where's my Guinness?
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Try reading this thread, including Thorn's antenna explanation at the end.
Then if you still have questions, try a google search for antennae types and radiation patterns.
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When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today, I'm gonna read it to you. Rompipalle della Chiesa del WiFi SHAMELESS PLUG! "Are you trying to irritate my colon ? Because if you are, I'll shit all over you in such a way you'll end up in a sanatorium, never to be heard from again." --Dutch |
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well I click on FAQ in this site and it took me to this forum so if this isn't the right place, can you point me to the FAQ?
Basicaly when I am at home my wireless card is getting a really low signal for the AP in my building. I would like to get a better signal |
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Where's my Guinness?
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On the top left side of this page, click "NetStumbler.com Forums" Scroll down until you see "FAQ's" Click on "Antennas" Read [/spoon]
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When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today, I'm gonna read it to you. Rompipalle della Chiesa del WiFi SHAMELESS PLUG! "Are you trying to irritate my colon ? Because if you are, I'll shit all over you in such a way you'll end up in a sanatorium, never to be heard from again." --Dutch |
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