Re: WiFI antenna

Has anyone ever come up with a way of connecting some kind of external antenna to the PB to boost signal connectivity? I've got the G4 AL 15" machine, and I don't even see a decent place to attach something to a screw. It would have been nice if there had been a plug or port on the side of the s

Re: Wifi antenna

I agree completely! This bizarre design change forces me to take my iBook when traveling and not my Albook so I can get stronger WIFI connections. Now, my Pismo, because of its larger size and much larger antenna (compared to a 12") is the WIFI champ, but too big to travel with, for me anyway. To

Re: Wifi antenna

On Friday, Jan 27, 2006, at 17:11 America/Chicago, Tom Ethen wrote: If you look at a parts page on the 12" powerbook, the antenna only goes around the bottom and up to the grey tabs on the side of the display. The iBook and Pismo antenna goes all the way around the display, this giving a lar

Re: Wifi antenna

If you look at a parts page on the 12" powerbook, the antenna only goes around the bottom and up to the grey tabs on the side of the display. The iBook and Pismo antenna goes all the way around the display, this giving a larger area to receive WIFI signals. Tom >> The real reason behind the weak

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That is not what I was told by Apple at MacWorld! On 1/27/06 3:55 PM, "Caleb Cupples" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The real reason behind the weakness of the G4 'Books wireless > reception is the metal case. The Pismo/Lombard and all the iBooks have > a significant advantage, for this reason alon

Re: Wifi antenna

On 26/01/06, Tom Ethen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My 12" AL book gets far less range than my 12" iBook because it has a > smaller antenna, or so the people at MacWorld told me. I would suggest > getting a better antenna for the WIFI and leave the AL book as it is. > > Tom The real reason behind

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This still requires a physical connection to the card. I'm not keen on making this kind of adaptation. Besides, if I read it correctly, one of the ways to attach the antenna is to go thru the PC card slot? I'm using my slot with a CF card. I was told about, but haven't had a chance to track dow

Re: Wifi antenna

I ordered the YSC-REO5ET with the MC-card connector for the airport card. I first clicked on 2.4 GHz Antennas for 802.b/g WiFi, under the left hand menu. If you look under range extenders, and click on a model, there is a pull down menu that lets you choose the proper adapter for the airport

Re: Wifi antenna

On 1/26/06, Tom Ethen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My 12" AL book gets far less range than my 12" iBook because it has a > smaller antenna, or so the people at MacWorld told me. I would suggest > getting a better antenna for the WIFI and leave the AL book as it is. Trouble is, these aren't my base

Re: Wifi antenna

On Jan 26, 2006, at 6:49 PM, Brian Steere wrote: No other networks impinging as far as I can tell. What type of phone system do you have? the 2.4GHz can be wiping out your 802.11, as they hop around. Or your neighbors phone, even, depending. Or your household items, like microwave.

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I have recently got an AL Powerbook and the signal upstairs can fluctuate quite a lot. (to the point of losing it) Other times in the exact same spot (in bed) I get full strength. It can change from one moment to anothr. No idea why. No other networks impinging as far as I can tell. Have a d-link

Re: Wifi antenna

My 12" AL book gets far less range than my 12" iBook because it has a smaller antenna, or so the people at MacWorld told me. I would suggest getting a better antenna for the WIFI and leave the AL book as it is. Tom >> I've got a situation where I'm trying to use the wifi connection in my >> 'bo

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http://sharperconcepts.zoovy.com/ I just ordered a antenna for my Pismo for $9. from this place (plus another 8 for shipping). I haven't received it yet, so I can't report anything, but it's worth checking out. They have antennas that attach to airport cards and airport extreme cards by atta

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On Jan 26, 2006, at 1:12 PM, Howard Katz wrote: I wasn't aware of those--thanks. Tho to be honest, at $40-50, I might just put up with a weak signal--those are a bit pricy--the peecee at work needed an external antenna, and we got a decent one for under $10--granted, it's not being used on a b

Re: Wifi antenna

What kind of base station or WAP do you have? If it has an external antenna, you're in luck. There are hi-gain antennas avaiable, sometimes featured at for about $10. There are ominidirectional ones and directional. I tried an omnidirectional one first, but since my WAP

Re: Wifi antenna

On Jan 26, 2006, at 9:09 AM, Howard Katz wrote: I've got a situation where I'm trying to use the wifi connection in my 'book with a weak base station signal--too much brick and steel in the way--I can get connected, but it's not stable. I've noticed that the older dual USB iBook and the 17" B

Re: Wifi antenna

I wasn't aware of those--thanks. Tho to be honest, at $40-50, I might just put up with a weak signal--those are a bit pricy--the peecee at work needed an external antenna, and we got a decent one for under $10--granted, it's not being used on a book, but that's a major price difference. :) I won

Re: Wifi antenna

On Jan 26, 2006, at 12:09 PM, Howard Katz wrote: Has anyone ever come up with a way of connecting some kind of external antenna to the PB to boost signal connectivity? I've got the G4 AL http://www.smalldog.com/product/32826 http://www.macwireless.com/html/products/antennas_boosters/whips.

Wifi antenna

I've got a situation where I'm trying to use the wifi connection in my 'book with a weak base station signal--too much brick and steel in the way--I can get connected, but it's not stable. Has anyone ever come up with a way of connecting some kind of external antenna to the PB to boost signal conn