Lorian Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I have been looking around the forums and it seems that a cantenna is the way to go, but on my wireless PCMCIA card there is nothing on it that I could connect something to, how would I boost the signal without actually connecting something to the card? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melodic Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 buy a better card? set it on fire :twisted: :roll: ummm take the card apart n see if you can attach a external aerial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Zaius Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 ummm take the card apart n see if you can attach a external aerial? Yes with most cards it is quite simple to take them apart and solder on a pigtail. Although if you're unsure about doing it then buying another card may be a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorian Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Can't see any obvious way to take it apart... I think I'll just leave it. What would I have to look for when buying a new card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melodic Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 external aerial support/holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadbolt9019 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 well if you just want to boost the signal on your lan then u can put a cantenna/multiple on your WAP/router. Just point them to the areas of low signal (i did this...EXCELLENT. You could also buy a signal booster. But if you are talking about just being out and about (wardriving??). One of the only good (cheap) options is getting a PCMIA card with an external (modded or stock) connection and a cantenna. You can also get a multi-directional external on your card to get a lowpower but broader signal search. just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B34ST1Y Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 the answer is simple.....just 0v3rC10Ck t0 t3h m4x0r. (duh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Zaius Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Can't see any obvious way to take it apart... I think I'll just leave it. What would I have to look for when buying a new card? Yeah they're not exactly designed to be opened, you sort of have to pry them apart carefully. You could google the model card you have and see if anyone else has modded it before? That might help to see how feasible modding it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melodic Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 get a higher dBi aerial for your AP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0m Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Have a look at this link for a cheap wireless signal amplifier: http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadbolt9019 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Have a look at this link for a cheap wireless signal amplifier: http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/. wow....that is crazy yet useful. Next time I need a wifi signal to the local shoprite i go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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