Our caravan is on site with free wifi. However my van receives a very weak signal. Will this device improve the signal and create a local hotspot ?
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No. The device you are referring to is called a "wireless bridge" (wifi repeater). This device is a wireless router that makes a wired connection accessible to wireless devices.
118730
it should work fine once you google how far the nearest broadcast station is located from where your RV is Parked. Not sure it will bet good connection while Driving
135465
yes, however!!! this device will only boost up your signal strength for phone calls, NOT THE INTERNET signal. 2 different things.
2252313
I haven't found it to be helpful. My signal from the base is as strong as this sends and it's 20 feet further away then the device.
1726432
It might improve the signal a bit more just because the wireless adapter has a high gain antenna but is not the most recommended method to increase the signal since your laptop has a built in wireless circuit. Your best bet will be a wi-Fi range extender or a more powerful wireless router. Hope this helps...JR
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I'm not sure if you mean internet or ethernet. This is a router and uses either a WiFi signal or a CAT5 ethernet to create a hotspot for your devices with NAT. It will not act as a larger antenna to bring in WiFi where there is no WiFi. If there is WiFi nearby that your devices are not seeing, look for a wireless antenna such as Radio Labs.
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I have it on my N66, and I have noticed a decent but modest improvement in range, particularly on the 2.4 GHz band. The other factor that really comes into play is whether or not your devices have the power to transmit at the extended range, but I have gotten a better signal through a few walls, and electrical interference on tablets, laptops, and gaming consoles. Truly just plug-and-play.
1761234
Yes it should be perfect for picking up signals from farther away. I used to use mine at the RV Park. It is basically just an amplified wireless antenna receiver. It comes with a driver CD, which I just checked and it has a MAC OS 10 driver.
1094554
John, I'm not that technical. My son who is a geek and friend on the caravan we were with in Alaska suggest the one mentioned. I seemed to work well and of course I had to buy a newer laptop since my "older" just couldn't handle anything and it was way too slow. We used the Antenna in our 5th wheel near the window and seemed to work very well when we stopped for the day. Hope this helps.
625537
it works for me in my RV. I purchased an external mount antenna that bolts to my roof ladder and doesn't require a ground plane. I works just fine. I actually use it with a MiFi and get my internet that way.
863940
This device can be used as a repeater and will enhance the signal strength in corners where the signal is patchy. But of your primary modem itself is sending out patchy signal, then this device will not be able to help you much.
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The booster only helps increase wifi internet access, not phone reception. Hope this helps.
579080
In my opinion, if you are in or near a city, it should work well. The one I installed is located on a rooftop about 45-50 miles from the nearest station and it does fairly well. I do believe that is pushing the limit for distance, however. Make sure to use RG-6 cable for less signal loss. Hope this helps!
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Julie, that is why I installed the product. With a metal roof, I had no signal. This is supposed to extend/boost the signal. After I had mine installed, I have signal in my basement! Now there was an app " Open Signal" that I used to find where to install the antenna to get the best strength. So, I would say he didn't install it correctly. Mine works well and so does my sons and one of my clients installed his in a shop with a metal roof to get a signal. Have him come back to install properly!
1520110
By itself, no. It merely boosts signal range. You'll want to get a wifi card or USB wifi stick to plug into a USB port if you don't have built in wireless internet.
745913
Yes, you can use this to make any non-wireless router produce a wifi signal through the HooToo Tripmate. Just connect one of the empty CAT5 ports on your router to the WAN input on the TripMate and then configure your wireless network to require a password (key). The same method is used to produce a secure personal wifi hotspot at Hotels, the only difference is, once configured you just connect it to the Hotel wired port in your room and your laptop or tablet that has once connected to the TripMate will automatically re-connect when its in range.
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Look for a wireless booster for your signal, if you can string up a LAN cable it's much better and faster. Cheers