i do a bit of wireless fun from time to time and i swear by these guys: http://www.wlanparts.com/ you want this section: http://www.wlanparts.com/category/wlan.antennas_mobile/ but the rest of the site has great stuff too. -j ps: written with onboard virtual keyboard on my buntu touchpad deal - plz excuse the suck On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 7:10 PM, Chuck Cole <cncole at earthlink.net> wrote: > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org >> [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Ryan Coleman >> Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 12:35 PM >> To: TCLUG Mailing List >> Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Car WiFi Antenna >> >> >> I just saw that it's a USB device... I need to connect to an existing card that utilizes MMCX... Not sure how I'd do that >> with this. > > Connector adapters are not hard to find. Direct fit magnetic mount omnis are cheap. I have many adapters for various WiFi (and > other) things, but have settled on using the Alfa WiFi adapter and connecting to that. > > I use the external USB-connected Alfa unit whenever I want better power or to use external antennas. No big deal to select my > internal card or the external one. I have adapters so I could use my internal mini-PCI cards or std PCI cards in desktops, but > using the Alfa is so good and so convenient that I sold my other adapters for laptops. > > I think it's best not attach to the laptop because of breakage potential and poor RF signal conditions. I prefer to have the > antenna on a cable that allows better placement such as on a bookcase, or filecabinet, etc, even when "just visiting". > > > I have some WiFi and cell antennas I should sell. Some simple stuff, some omnis, some dual band, and some high gain panels off > towers. Will post an ad ASAP. 800MHz to the 2.4 GHz bands > > Chuck > > >> >> I have a MaxRad 800MHz antennae that, if I can find a 2.4GHz piece to mount to it (PL259 connector) then I'd be set - >> it's already magnetic and comes with a 3m cord. >> >> I'd LOVE to find two of those, one 2.4 and the other 4.9/5 or just 5. >> >> On Aug 27, 2011, at 12:27 PM, Ryan Coleman wrote: >> >> > Erik, >> > >> > Thanks. I think for wireless analytics - it's primary use (in fact I'd say it's use 99% of the time) - I can get away with that. >> > >> > I'll check it out. The APs I'd be connecting to after we do the install will be 400mW so this might be acceptable. >> > >> > -- >> > Ryan >> > On Aug 27, 2011, at 12:26 PM, Erik Mitchell wrote: >> > >> >> Ryan, >> >> Check out this: >> >> >> >> http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-802-11b-Wireless-Original-9dBi/dp/B001O9X9EU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314465547&sr=8-1 >> >> >> >> afaik, it's currently the most appealing option for wardriving. The >> >> device is able to crank up its tx power to 1000 mW when you tell it >> >> it's in Bolivia (not that you'd ever consider violating FCC >> >> regulations). >> >> >> >> One nice thing is the cable you end up using is USB, so you don't get >> >> signal loss depending on the length. If you were to have your adapter >> >> at your computer, and a coax cable to your antenna, you'd get signal >> >> loss requisite to the length of your cable. >> >> >> >> I purchased one to try to find a solution to my poor location for >> >> Minneapolis wifi after moving. I was able to get a spotty connection >> >> with this adapter and a high gain antenna. The one that comes with it >> >> is good, if omnidirectional is what you want. If you want a >> >> directional antenna you might look at one of these: >> >> >> >> >> http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-2-4GHz-2-5GHz-High-Gain-Horizontal-Directional/dp/B004L0TKW4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&q >> id=1314465814&sr=1-2 >> >> >> >> Good luck! >> >> >> >> -Erik >> >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Ryan Coleman <ryanjcole at me.com> wrote: >> >>> Hey guys, >> >>> >> >>> This isn't exactly Linux-related... but I am looking for a good car antennae (2.4 and/or 5 GHz) that I can connect to >> a Cardbus card (brand doesn't matter, plug doesn't really matter... I have a MMCX to female N-Connector cable that's >> about 3' long). I did just find a solution online that's a 2.4GHz with a 2m cable that is MMCX but I would prefer >> something longer, and also find something with 5.1-5.8 + 4.9GHz if anyone knows of one that's available. >> >>> >> >>> This will do the job on 2.4GHz (the aforementioned antennae): >> http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-7/Antenna-7dbi-Magnetic-Omni/Detail.bok As this page says, the antenna fits the >> Ubiquiti card - which is what I have on my Latitude. >> >>> >> >>> While it would be cool to war drive with it this is for my job. >> >>> >> >>> Also, if there's someone here that has experience making mounts, I'm interested in trying to get my omni-directional >> antennae to clip on to my Latitude, too. >> >>> >> >>> Any help you guys can be would be most beneficial. Thankfully I can expense most of these things (within reason). >> >>> >> >>> Thanks, >> >>> Ryan > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >