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On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H
wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...GSC_Cyber Sam or: http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web. |
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On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:50:22 -0500, wrote:
On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...GSC_Cyber Sam or: http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web. Unless I go to google groups or some irresponsible individual regurgitates his crap, I don't see Harry. So, thanks for the info. I doubt the 'cantenna' is 'techy' enough for my wife, although it does look fun to build. (http://tinyurl.com/2ultx) What both you and Wayne have affirmed is that the things do work. Now I'll let Mrs H decide how she wants to go. Again, thanks. |
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On 4/8/10 9:51 AM, John H wrote:
On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:50:22 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...GSC_Cyber Sam or: http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web. Unless I go to google groups or some irresponsible individual regurgitates his crap, I don't see Harry. Bull****. BTW, when's your next surgery? |
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On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:51:17 -0400, John H
wrote: On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:50:22 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...GSC_Cyber Sam or: http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web. Unless I go to google groups or some irresponsible individual regurgitates his crap, I don't see Harry. So, thanks for the info. I doubt the 'cantenna' is 'techy' enough for my wife, although it does look fun to build. (http://tinyurl.com/2ultx) What both you and Wayne have affirmed is that the things do work. Now I'll let Mrs H decide how she wants to go. Again, thanks. You're welcome, John. |
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"John H" wrote in message
... On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:50:22 -0500, wrote: On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...GSC_Cyber Sam or: http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web. Unless I go to google groups or some irresponsible individual regurgitates his crap, I don't see Harry. So, thanks for the info. I doubt the 'cantenna' is 'techy' enough for my wife, although it does look fun to build. (http://tinyurl.com/2ultx) What both you and Wayne have affirmed is that the things do work. Now I'll let Mrs H decide how she wants to go. Again, thanks. And, you're scared ****less of me. Don't forget that. -- Nom=de=Plume |
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On Apr 8, 7:50*am, wrote:
On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...get-you-a-bett.... or:http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. *The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). *I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. *If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. *The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. *But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. *But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. *To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's because Harry knows nothing technical, but just wants to be noticed, so he comes here and acts like an asshole. |
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On Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:11:51 -0700 (PDT), Loogypicker
wrote: On Apr 8, 7:50*am, wrote: On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...get-you-a-bett... or:http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. *The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). *I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. *If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. *The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. *But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. *But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. *To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's because Harry knows nothing technical, but just wants to be noticed, so he comes here and acts like an asshole. I could be wrong; but, he seems to be free from any burden of conscience. |
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Loogypicker wrote:
On Apr 8, 7:50 am, wrote: On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...get-you-a-bett... or:http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's because Harry knows nothing technical, but just wants to be noticed, so he comes here and acts like an asshole. Psssst. Loog. He's not acting. |
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... On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:23:26 -0400, John H wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:47:15 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:18:25 -0400, John H wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these? Do they do any good? http://blog.rv.net/2010/02/wi-fi-a-b...GSC_Cyber Sam or: http://tinyurl.com/ylbh98k John, I use the Linksys Wireless-G USB adapter on a couple of my systems, and each comes with a 6' cable. The Linksys USB adapter works well and it's well supported (other than the fact that support for legacy adapters with Windows 7 is pitiful). I've worked with a couple of other USB Wireless adapters, though, I favor Linksys. If you really want to have some fun, though, make a cantenna. The results can be more than satisfying. Thanks, J. Now, what's a cantenna? Is that the 'coffee can' referred to earlier? Since Harry contributed absolutely nothing of positive value or substance, I'll answer by saying that a cantenna can be made from coffee cans, which is what I've done in the past. But, I've read cases in which they've been made from Pringles cans, among other things. But a cantenna generically can also refer to any home-made directional device that picks up wireless signals. To make a cantenna function correctly, though, you need to have specific data for the build, though not always comprehensible, and that's easily available on the web. The Pringles can is too narrow. It makes it hard to align properly... never tried it. I used a humongous can... worked fine. -- Nom=de=Plume |
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