On Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:36:13 +0200, Sjouke Burry
wrote:

wrote:
Sjouke Burry wrote:

Try to get(make) a good antenna, ranges of up to several miles
have been reported.
Google for
"wifi range" antenna

OK but no good way to hook up external antenna to a
laptop
On most laptops there is a small cover over the wifi card,
where you can gain access.
Also you can use an external "PC card" wifi network card with
external antenna.


You can also buy a wifi "adapter", actually the receiver/transmitter
module, that connects through the USB port. I use one while on the
boat as the table I use is at waterline level and WIFI works poorly
at that altitude :-). By using the "adapter" I can mount the adapter
10 ft. above the deck, feeding the laptop through a cable, and get
much better reception.

cheers,

Bruce in Bangkok
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)