On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 22:07:02 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

JimH wrote:
How far off shore can you normally receive a WIFI connection on your laptop?

Is there a link that will show me ranges of coverage for various cities?

You will typically lose even a good WiFi signal beyond 1/4 mile or so
but there are a few exceptions. Most are good for only 100 yards or
less from the access point. It depends a great deal on what kind of
equipment and antenna is being used, both at the AP, and also on your
boat. My best success on the boat has been with a Netgear Rangemax
USB adapter (WPN111) mounted about 20 feet in the air and relayed into
the cabin via USB extension cables and a USB hub.