WiFi aerial extension

divine · 17-07-2009, 19:03

One of the PCs has a slightly flaky wi-fi signal, though it has a marked improvement if the PC is moved about a foot to one side (almost line of sight then through a door, not through a wall), however it's not practical to leave it there.

Where would be the best/cheapest place to look for a cable that I could use to 'extend' the aerial so I can move that to somewhere with better signal? The only ones I can see are about £15 and Female to Female so not really any good.

Streeteh · 17-07-2009, 23:55

I bought mesel one like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12dBi-Wireless...ayphotohosting

Ok it isn't an extension as you've asked for but it works. You can plug it in and then put the stand somewhere else, actually worked out better as it stands up by itself (currently on my bookshelf \o/). Less than a fiver too!

divine · 18-07-2009, 00:19

That looks pretty handy. Would need to set up an eBay/PayPal account but I suppose for under a fiver it's not much hassle!

Streeteh · 18-07-2009, 00:32

If you'd rather just give me your address and i'll buy it for you, have it sent there and you can pay me however you want.

divine · 18-07-2009, 00:53

Well the easiest way to get you money would be Paypal anyway, so thanks for the offer but it's probably easiest if I just do it myself anyway

Cho Zan Wan · 19-07-2009, 22:09

How flaky? Would it be worth looking at the setup of the wifi? Lower channels mean a slightly lower wavelength, which could improve things.

Even something as simple as moving the aerials a bit made a marked difference with my setup!

Mark · 20-07-2009, 01:12

12 dBi. Holy whatevers.

I've got a 9 dBi antenna, and that's big enough. Your current antenna is probably 3 dBi, so that's some power boost, though that's only part of the story.

divine · 20-07-2009, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

12 dBi. Holy whatevers.

I've got a 9 dBi antenna, and that's big enough. Your current antenna is probably 3 dBi, so that's some power boost, though that's only part of the story.

To be fair, the strength of the aerial isn't much of an issue as I know the signal is better about a foot forwards but that link is still the cheapest i've found for an extension cable even though it's got an aerial too

SidewinderINC · 20-07-2009, 13:21

/ordered

Finding the PS3 wireless in my room isn't ideal. however it is 3 floors away from the router

Streeteh · 20-07-2009, 18:25

Just realized the length of the cable for one of those i linked is 3m

Bit of a bargain tbh, tempted to buy one myself as it'd be an upgrade from my current one. Would it be possible to replace the detachable antenna on my router with one of these to give better coverage to the whole house or would it cause issues having two antennas coming from the same router being really spread out?

17-07-2009, 19:03	#1
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	WiFi aerial extension One of the PCs has a slightly flaky wi-fi signal, though it has a marked improvement if the PC is moved about a foot to one side (almost line of sight then through a door, not through a wall), however it's not practical to leave it there. Where would be the best/cheapest place to look for a cable that I could use to 'extend' the aerial so I can move that to somewhere with better signal? The only ones I can see are about £15 and Female to Female so not really any good. __________________

17-07-2009, 23:55	#2
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	I bought mesel one like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12dBi-Wireless...ayphotohosting Ok it isn't an extension as you've asked for but it works. You can plug it in and then put the stand somewhere else, actually worked out better as it stands up by itself (currently on my bookshelf \o/). Less than a fiver too! __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh Last edited by Streeteh; 17-07-2009 at 23:58.

18-07-2009, 00:19	#3
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	That looks pretty handy. Would need to set up an eBay/PayPal account but I suppose for under a fiver it's not much hassle! __________________

18-07-2009, 00:32	#4
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	If you'd rather just give me your address and i'll buy it for you, have it sent there and you can pay me however you want. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

18-07-2009, 00:53	#5
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Well the easiest way to get you money would be Paypal anyway, so thanks for the offer but it's probably easiest if I just do it myself anyway __________________

19-07-2009, 22:09	#6
Cho Zan Wan Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 21	How flaky? Would it be worth looking at the setup of the wifi? Lower channels mean a slightly lower wavelength, which could improve things. Even something as simple as moving the aerials a bit made a marked difference with my setup! __________________ Visit my blog @ http://interfrastically.tumblr.com.

20-07-2009, 01:12	#7
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	12 dBi. Holy whatevers. I've got a 9 dBi antenna, and that's big enough. Your current antenna is probably 3 dBi, so that's some power boost, though that's only part of the story.

20-07-2009, 13:21	#9
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	/ordered Finding the PS3 wireless in my room isn't ideal. however it is 3 floors away from the router __________________ No Sig.

20-07-2009, 18:25	#10
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	Just realized the length of the cable for one of those i linked is 3m Bit of a bargain tbh, tempted to buy one myself as it'd be an upgrade from my current one. Would it be possible to replace the detachable antenna on my router with one of these to give better coverage to the whole house or would it cause issues having two antennas coming from the same router being really spread out? __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh