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Hello all, quick summary.

I work at an airport, we have free wireless to all passengers, my office is located away from the main terminal building.

I can pick up the wireless signal from the terminal, but with a low speed and low strength.

I would like to buy an aerial, to connect to the outside of the building, or inside even, just to increase the reception.

I am using a laptop, so would need to buy a USB wireless reciever, disconnect the aerial and attach a larger aerial.

Would these bits of kit do the job?

I realise the two aerials are manily for TX rather than RX, but would they still work?

USB

High-Gain USB Wireless Networking Adaptor > Maplin

AERIAL

High Gain Omni-Directional Swivel Wireless Antenna > Maplin

OR

High Gain Omni-Directional Wireless Antenna > Maplin

Thank you all very much in return.

Dave

Hello Dave and welcome to PCHelpForum.

I will mark your thread as "Open" in readyness for the team to help you with your questions.

They a are great bunch of guys/girls who will help you with your questions.

JB.

Hi David,

My welcome to PCHF as well. I am so sorry that your thread has not as of yet been picked up. Are you still looking for help with this aerial question? Please post back and let us know.

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

Hi davidlucas,

Sorry for the delay in getting to your thread.

The high-gain wireless card you are looking at comes with a 5dBi aerial.

The 2 aerials you list are 6dBi. As the card is already 5dBi I would first try the card and then if you still don't get a good signal then try getting a new aerial.

If you do need a new aerial i would recommend a 10dBi as the two you listed aren't much stronger than the card.

Wireless Network Omni Antenna 10dBi > Maplin
12 dBi Directional Window Wi-Fi Antenna > Maplin

The one in the second link would be better if you are near a window and also if there is any metal in the building you are in.