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11-26-2013, 08:58 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Drummondville
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WiFi Antenna
Hello does anybody know what to buy for wifi antenna ? Which has a long range and easy to install.
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11-26-2013, 09:05 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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I made a two piece mast out of wood (joined with a piece of PVC pipe) and mounted an external WiFi and cell booster antenna on it.
Got everything including the extension cords from these guys.
Solid Signal Search Results for "wifi antenna"
I have since gotten a longer range one.
Here is an FAQ to help you select what is right for you.
WiFi Antenna FAQ | L-com
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11-26-2013, 09:11 AM
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Location: SUNSHINE STATE
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I use a nanostation2-------------
I use a NANO-STATION2, works up to ten miles on a flat country side. You can purchase a inside mount that will stick to a window and by pointing it at
a WIFY station, keeps you from getting bumped off because of the strong signal on transmit and receive for your WIFI signal.
You can also use a NANO STATION5 which works at 5MHZ with less interference. But I have not had any problems with the 2 MHZ NANO STATION.
Around $75.00 each.
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11-26-2013, 09:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DAISY BOYKIN
I use a NANO-STATION2, works up to ten miles on a flat country side. You can purchase a inside mount that will stick to a window and by pointing it at a WIFY station, keeps you from getting bumped off because of the strong signal on transmit and receive for your WIFI signal. You can also use a NANO STATION5 which works at 5MHZ with less interference. But I have not had any problems with the 2 MHZ NANO STATION. Around $75.00 each.
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Where did you purchase?
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11-26-2013, 10:13 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Directional antennas (like the Nanostation) are certainly cool, no doubt.
I tried one on the mast but returned it because the wind would turn the Yagi away from the transmitter. Also FINDING the broadcast location in the first place without a signal strength meter was also a chore I hated.
Omnidirectional antennas avoid climbing up and turning the antenna to the broadcast location whenever the wind blew.
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11-26-2013, 10:23 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
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I took a piece of 3/16" x 1" x 4' steel band and mounted it to my TV antenna with hose clamps. I bent the upper half to configure to the 2' wifi antenna mount. This way the antenna will fold down when the TV is lowered. It could take a few bends and twists to work. Trail and error but it will work. No pics till spring.
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11-26-2013, 10:30 AM
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Always Learning
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Lou, do you leave anything mounted for traveling? Or so you set it all up when you arrive?
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11-26-2013, 10:48 AM
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Site Team - Lou
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
Lou, do you leave anything mounted for traveling? Or so you set it all up when you arrive?
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Everything travels in the fence tube under the camper with our flags and it only gets set up when needed.
My only concern with mounting additional hardware to the TV antenna mast is the weight of the antenna (mine is pretty heavy) above the TV elements. The wind might wiggle the mast and the leverage of the mass of the antenna that far from the plastic gears can accelerate wear or actually break them.
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11-26-2013, 10:55 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herk7769
Everything travels in the fence tube under the camper with our flags and it only gets set up when needed.
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OK Lou...now speak to this young Padawan about your fence tube mod...this looks like just the thing for not only flags 'n such but fishing poles as well!
TIA!
Bob
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11-26-2013, 11:04 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob
OK Lou...now speak to this young Padawan about your fence tube mod...this looks like just the thing for not only flags 'n such but fishing poles as well!
TIA!
Bob
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A quick search will give you several options in addition to the one I selected.
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...age-22727.html
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11-26-2013, 11:17 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2013leprechaun319dsf
Where did you purchase?
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5Ghz Model is here @ Amazon (they have the 2Ghz as well)
Amazon.com: Ubiquiti NSM5 NanoStation M5: Computers & Accessories
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11-26-2013, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member
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I have a geek friend who recommended this Wi'Fi antenna to me. Even though I never bought one, thought I'd pass it on. He uses it with his Class A as he works a lot while traveling. Note also this antenna is recommended for RV use.
C. Crane Super USB Wi-Fi Antenna
Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 – High Power Long Range 802.11 B G N Wireless - C. Crane Company (800) 522-8863
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11-26-2013, 09:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Ok thank you but do they have of you who use antennas OMNI?
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11-26-2013, 09:59 PM
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Site Team - Lou
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloydg
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This is a very cool omnidirectional antenna.
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