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.

On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:10:31 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:25:12 -0400, John H
wrote:

John, I have tried a lot of different long range WiFi solutions over
the last 5 years but the very best is the one I have now from these
guys:

http://islandtimepc.com/marine_wifi.html

It is truly outstanding and it doesn't cost all that much compared to
some of the other systems that are out there. They are also very good
at providing support via EMAIL or telephone.

Wow. I can see where you would need that, but that may be overkill for my use.
Thanks for the info though.

Trust me on this, if you'e serious about WiFi at a distance, that is
the one you want. I'm connected to an access point two miles away
across the water as we speak, and have very good signal strength.
There are other advantages in addition to long range. The interface
to your computer is an ethernet cable for example, so no special
software driver installation is required. A lot of WiFi drivers are
buggy in my experience. You can also connect the ethernet interface
to your own router allowing you to share the connection locally if you
choose, just like a home WiFi installation.

Right now, the distance is usually in the few hundred yard range, as found in
campgrounds. I don't take the laptop on my 18'er. Once I move up to my Monk 36',
then I'll invest in the heavy stuff.

Thanks for the help, Wayne. Much appreciated.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

On 4/8/10 12:38 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:41:27 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:48:56 -0400, wrote:

On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:19:25 -0500, wrote:

I'm shocked that I agree with you. lol

Jupiter does align with Mars on rare occassion.

If the moon is in the second house we all drop a tab of acid and get
laid don't we?

BTW I saw them at Busch Gardens a couple weeks ago.
At least Florence LaRue anyway.

They're still performing? I never would have imagined that. They
were big in the early '70's, and I really haven't heard much of the
group since the '70's.

Like I said, one of them still is. McCoo and Davis went off on their
own in the 70s. Now LaRue has evidently revived the group with all new
people. The drummer is a white guy.
They sound about the same and the live show was good.




Is that nice, big wood roller coast still going strong there?
No knock against the park, but it's about all I remember from a visit to
Busch Gardens in Tampa a few years ago.



--
Conservatives - just pretend Obama's health care legislation is another
unnecessary war and you'll feel better about it.

On 4/8/10 12:50 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:10:31 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:25:12 -0400, John
wrote:

John, I have tried a lot of different long range WiFi solutions over
the last 5 years but the very best is the one I have now from these
guys:

http://islandtimepc.com/marine_wifi.html

It is truly outstanding and it doesn't cost all that much compared to
some of the other systems that are out there. They are also very good
at providing support via EMAIL or telephone.

Wow. I can see where you would need that, but that may be overkill for my use.
Thanks for the info though.

Trust me on this, if you'e serious about WiFi at a distance, that is
the one you want. I'm connected to an access point two miles away
across the water as we speak, and have very good signal strength.
There are other advantages in addition to long range. The interface
to your computer is an ethernet cable for example, so no special
software driver installation is required. A lot of WiFi drivers are
buggy in my experience. You can also connect the ethernet interface
to your own router allowing you to share the connection locally if you
choose, just like a home WiFi installation.

I like wire but when my son in law was over here he had his laptop
near the front window and saw 3 networks with the built in antenna.
One was unsecured.
It looks like wireless is good for at least 100 yards without even
trying. (just guessing about who was a network near me)



When you say networks, are you referring to the individual networks
folks set up in their homes with routers?

If so, I think you are right on the money, maybe conservative. I helped
a near-neighbor set up his windows home server on his computer and
router, and I brought my apple laptop with me because I have a lot of
*.PDFs stored on it with network documentation. While we were messing
about setting up his new hardware, I checked whether I could get a
signal from my cisco wireless-n router. I could. His house is more than
100 yards from ours.

I have no trouble finding the wireless networks of closer neighbors, but
their wireless networks, like mine, require a bit more than "discovery"
to gain entre.

In the house, we have hardwired access in five different rooms,
but once in a while either my wife or I or a guest are in a room where
the choice is wireless or nothing. Speed from the net is about the same
through the router, wired or wireless but file transfers and backups to
our server via the wired network are much faster.

--
http://tinyurl.com/ykxp2ym

On Apr 8, 12:46*pm, hk wrote:
On 4/8/10 12:38 PM, wrote:





On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:41:27 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:48:56 -0400, wrote:

On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:19:25 -0500, wrote:

I'm shocked that I agree with you. lol

Jupiter does align with Mars on rare occassion.

If the moon is in the second house we all drop a tab of acid and get
laid don't we?

BTW I saw them at Busch Gardens a couple weeks ago.
At least Florence LaRue anyway.

They're still performing? *I never would have imagined that. *They
were big in the early '70's, and I really haven't heard much of the
group since the '70's.

Like I said, one of them still is. McCoo and Davis went off on their
own in the 70s. Now LaRue has evidently revived the group with all new
people. The drummer is a white guy.
They sound about the same and the live show was good.

Is that nice, big wood roller coast still going strong there?
No knock against the park, but it's about all I remember from a visit to
Busch Gardens in Tampa a few years ago.

-

All you remember???? Were you drunk? There was plenty more than that
the first time I was there, in sixth grade. At the time it cost a
whole dollar to get in.

http://www.buschgardens.com/Bgt/Expl...Resources.aspx

http://www.buschgardens.com/Bgt/default.aspx