Would this pickup a single from a home about 500 feet away? Does it work well with a Mac computer?
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If you are presently getting a weak signal, I think this would make a stronger signal. If presently no signal, I don't believe it would help. You also need to take into account if router you are trying to get signal from is near a window(which would help), or if there are trees etc, that would interfere with signal.
569144
I'm using mine at 100 feet on an old Mac Powerbook and it works fine. 500ft might be a bit of a stretch especially if there are obstructions in the way like trees, buildings, watertanks etc.
569145
It will pick up signal from a home 500 ft away, but it depends on different factors such as: topography, surrounding vegetation, and others. If it is a flat and clear area you should have no problem getting signal, but i cannot guarantee 3 bars.
569146
not sure about 500 feet away , but it works great any were in my home and out side in my yard area, and if it work with a Mac computer, couldn't tell you.
1474426
Works fine for me with direct line of sight. I have the receiver plugged into the front of my computer, so I can't speak to other setups.
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You need to buy this receiver and the transmitter from Creative labs, hook the receiver to the Stereo through the Aux input and that should allow you to stream music to the stereo from the mac. The range is about 150 feet, but sound quality is pretty good. Sonos also works very well, but is 3 times the cost. I did it this through out my house just using the receiver and speakers from a couple old computers and now every room has music controlled from my computer. With the mac you could down load the Remote app on your ipad/ iphone and control the whole system from the device. I hope this helps. You need to buy this receiver and the transmitter from Creative labs, hook the receiver to the Stereo through the Aux input and that should allow you to stream music to the stereo from the mac. The range is about 150 feet, but sound quality is pretty good. Sonos also works very well, but is 3 times the cost. I did it this through out my house just using the receiver and speakers from a couple old computers and now every room has music controlled from my computer. With the mac you could down load the Remote app on your ipad/ iphone and control the whole system from the device. I hope this... » Read More You need to buy this receiver and the transmitter from Creative labs, hook the receiver to the Stereo through the Aux input and that should allow you to stream music to the stereo from the mac. The range is about 150 feet, but sound quality is pretty good. Sonos also works very well, but is 3 times the cost. I did it this through out my house just using the receiver and speakers from a couple old computers and now every room has music controlled from my computer. With the mac you could down load the Remote app on your ipad/ iphone and control the whole system from the device. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I would think so. I could never get mine linked up to my mac to use it. It has turned out to be an expensive paper weight.
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Only works with AirPlay (built into my MacBook Pro and added by application to my Dell PC). Range = the range of your WIFI. I plug in my Soundfly in the garage, outside porch, etc. and it works perfectly. THIS IS NOT A BLUETOOTH DEVICE!
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Well i bought Belkin old model F8Z492 (not -p, or -ttp ) bluetooth receiver, range is very limited (less than 8ft) and transfer connection is on and off, but SB330, the range can reach more than 12 feet (I used in the room I only go 12 feet far) it is doing pretty good and consistent transferring music data.
2211708
I can't evaluate it's functionality with an I Mac. I have only used it with a PC. I do a weekly radio broadcast with it and it works beautifully.
1143154
I use my speakers in my classroom. I pair it to my Macbook air only. I have never determined what the range is.
1917859
I don't think so, it cannot pick up from across the end of a decent size room even. Sound quality is pretty good though.
260469
Unfortunately, it won't work 12 blocks away...I tried to use it in my Garage and it worked, but the minute I went beyond my garage....It no longer worked! I hear it depends on the area you live in too...Rural or City! In the city it only works around my house!
1458294
This device works on mac and windows. its function is very straight forward. once you install the driver, plug in the wires and you are good to go. have fun. hope this info will help you.
1001167
I was able to get a signal to my desktop computer out in the garage, which is detached from my house. the wireless router was probably 75 feet from the garage and through a few walls. signal was medium, not great not terrible. if you can get one of the antennas outside, it would greatly improve the chance of a good signal. no promises. Good luck.
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Yes it will. If you read your Onkyo receiver instruction book, there's a section there on using DLNA to play music that resides on your PC. I've done so with my Onkyo TX-8050 with this wireless adapter. But you must set up and use your Windows DLNA server to do it. By the way, Mac computers don't come with DLNA server software but there are 3rd party software companies that can provide it for the Mac platform.
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If it's a small conference room. I couldn't get it to work reliably with more than 15' separation between the computer and the base receiver. And it must be line of sight. If someone were to walk between the two, your connection would likely be lost.
1080523
Gosh - I do not know. I bought the device for a home office location in remote Ravensdale Washington. It did not perform at all and the company did take it back. It may work better if one is not as remote.
1155275
Works well in my front room, about 30 feet away. Further into my bedroom, it does not work. Too many walls. I would think that if you get too far away, you could not see your monitor LOL
987111
if you have a mac, it will work as an extender or hook up to receiver. I have an ethernet switch connected, to which 3 devices are connected to , and receiver. All work great. Plus another one in my bedroom to old pc running xp.