Extending receiving range of wifi

[Sailing into trouble]

Need to figure out a way to get wifi signals over long distances. Bought a WIfly-city 30g but am having difficulties in getting drivers. Especially for my version of OSX. Stop laughing Harry.

I would love it to work on both Mac OSX 10.7.5 and Windows as I have a small archer that runs my pastor protocol from my SSB radio.

I would also buy different kit for each system if that is possible. I know you can buy specialist boat stuff but was hoping for a more modest range extension for a modest price. Any ideas.

Cheers

[harrybarracuda]

Amazon.com: Alfa AWUS036H Upgraded to 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang WiFi network Adapter with 5dBi Antenna - for Wardriving & Range Extension: Computers & Accessories

http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-Wireless-.../dp/B001O9X9EU

[Necron99]

Apple Airport Express

[Bettyboo]

extending receiving range of wifi

Have you considered getting a bigger boat?

[harrybarracuda]

Apple Airport Express

How's that going to extend his range?

[Necron99]

Apple Airport Express

How's that going to extend his range?

Didn't realize he was on a boat, thought he meant extend wifi he already has.

Park boat closer to shore.

[harrybarracuda]

And how is that going to extend Wifi?

It's basically just an overpriced Apple wifi hotspot.

[Necron99]

And how is that going to extend Wifi?

It's basically just an overpriced Apple wifi hotspot.

It's not that at all. I has no inherent modem/internet function at all.
It can do several clever things though, one is a wifi extender.
Plug it in at the limit of your current wifi it hooks into that and it will extend the range another 50 meters or so,

[lom]

Amazon.com: Alfa AWUS036H Upgraded to 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang WiFi network Adapter with 5dBi Antenna - for Wardriving & Range Extension: Computers & Accessories

Amazon.com : Alfa 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g USB Wireless WiFi Network Adapter With Original Alfa Screw-On Swivel 9dBi Rubber Antenna : Computer Game Networking Equipment : Computers & Accessories

That's some real crap you recommend him to buy.. Realtek based - the worst wifi chips there are.

Sit, take a look at the Ubiquiti Networks web site and their AirMax product line if you want a quality product.

[harrybarracuda]

You're the expert, tell him what product to buy that will support Windows and MacOS.

I've never heard of them.

The Alfa does a great job, but it's not industrial strength. What would you expect for that price?

[Sailing into trouble]

Thats a starting point. Looking for something that will carry as great a distance as possible. As to Buying a bigger boat, sure love to but the dam lottery tickets keep letting me down:-)

[lom]

You're the expert, tell him what product to buy that will support Windows and MacOS.

All of the Ubuquiti AirMax products have an ethernet connector so no need for any os drivers. I'd go for a Rocket or a Bullet with a 10dBi omnidirectional antenna.

I've never heard of them.

*snigger* It's like saying that you never heard of Dell or nVidia.

The Alfa does a great job, but it's not industrial strength. What would you expect for that price?

A shelfwarmer from 2008, ridiculously priced up so that you can't resist to buy it now when it is heavily discounted.
I have a bridge in case you are interested..

[harrybarracuda]

*snigger* It's like saying that you never heard of Dell or nVidia.

WTF are you talking about?

Looking it up, it's an eight-year old niche company that repacks Atheros kit, and its IPO raised $30.5 million dollars.

What sort of twat would compare that with Dell ($25Bn) and NVidia ($8Bn) ?!

Jesus man, get a grip.

[klong toey]

Satellite broadband.
Just forget your old provider and try a different approach.

[baldrick]

the problem on a boat is the unstable platform - to get better wifi reception relies on better directional antennas which you cannot use unless you have run aground.

why not just go for a 3g/4g modem/hotspot - your free wifi in the marina will be badly managed anyway with all the trendy apple owners facetiming each other

Looking it up, it's an eight-year old niche company

Ubiquity has made some great kit over the years - Highly customisable and versatile and not too expensive - I think they all run openwrt now also with a custom GUI

Satellite broadband.

the price of the stabilizer and tracking kit and the power consumption would freak him out

[lom]

*snigger* It's like saying that you never heard of Dell or nVidia.

WTF are you talking about?

Looking it up, it's an eight-year old niche company that repacks Atheros kit, and its IPO raised $30.5 million dollars.

What sort of twat would compare that with Dell ($25Bn) and NVidia ($8Bn) ?!

Jesus man, get a grip.

ok, I'll remember for future discussions that you don't know companies by their reputation but by their turnover.
Does "best in their market segment" mean anything to you?

[lom]

the problem on a boat is the unstable platform - to get better wifi reception relies on better directional antennas which you cannot use unless you have run aground.

That's why I recommended an omnidirectional hi-gain antenna instead of a directional yagi or a dish antenna both which are used with Ubiquiti stations all over the world when building long distance point-to-point wifi links.

A Rocket or a Bullet with the omni antenna will be so many times better than what he has now or what Harry googled up.

[harrybarracuda]

*snigger* It's like saying that you never heard of Dell or nVidia.

WTF are you talking about?

Looking it up, it's an eight-year old niche company that repacks Atheros kit, and its IPO raised $30.5 million dollars.

What sort of twat would compare that with Dell ($25Bn) and NVidia ($8Bn) ?!

Jesus man, get a grip.

ok, I'll remember for future discussions that you don't know companies by their reputation but by their turnover.
Does "best in their market segment" mean anything to you?

Yes, it means "Big Fish in Small Pond".

[baldrick]

I'm glad that you know an even better product

have you had a look at Ubiquiti's range of products ?

[harrybarracuda]

I'm glad that you know an even better product

have you had a look at Ubiquiti's range of products ?

Yes, I had a gander, they look OK. Something to consider if I ever need a bump.

What does that have to do with anything?

[Butterfly]

most WIFI extender are crappy chinese made equipment

got one working from Netgear, it's ok and it works, but a pain in the ass to setup with all their silly wizards while I wanted was direct access to their config menu

sadly, no regedit in those devices