How can I Boost a laptop's Wireless Range From a Car While on trips?
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but, since i can't get internet on the road (and doing so would be dangerous) i would just settle for an antena that would boost the laptop's Range by alot... And by Alot im willing to put a 6' antena in the rear bumper (it would only look cool anyway, Jeep Wrangler)
So does any1 know of any products like that? or just a Very Strong Receiver on the Dashboad.. whatever works.. if i can steal internet while on trips, stop by a gas station or park somewhere on the city etc etc, let the passenger check their mail or whatever...
Many uses =D
Answers:
Yes, Verizon EVDO is fast with speeds of 300k-768k. Bursts will get you to 2mbps sometimes. You can even plug one of their adapters into a USB port if you don't have a PCI express card slot.
For Free WiFi pickup, you will need a big antenna, but where to plug it in, not sure. I was watching a movie in the back of a car before and my computer continued to pick up numerous signals from the back on a highway. However, I have a MacBook and noticed the internal cards on them are excellent. Plus, by the time you drive by one and your computer tries to connect, you will be out of range. Since range will only be about 400ft max on a router, you will be out of range fast on the highway, even with an excellent antenna.
http://b2b.vzw.com/productsservices/wire...
McDonald's offers Wi-Fi.
Otherwise, you can't get Wi-fi without paying for it on the road.
You will really need to have some form of strong battery to amplify AGC reciever for a wifi signal to your laptop. Your best bet is to get Verizon EVDO where it can actually pick up signals where the coverage are covering. They should be the cost of how broadband cable is. Or your only choice is to get a laptop that can receive satellite feeds.
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