silverback Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 hi all I have used the search facility and the info got was from 2016 -2018 so I was after up to date info regarding what I need to get a better signal when on a campsite from the site wifi, IE. the site has wifi but only around the reception and i am miles away on pitch 200 at the bottom of the site! I have looked on Motorhome wifi site as well for info, I thought there stuff was a tad expensive! I only have my laptop and a Phone to connect I do have a mifi device with a 3 payg which is great but I don't want to use it all the time. Do these ariel type antenna boost the signal or just bridge it? is there an antenna that can boost the signal? thanks all stay safe and well in these bad times Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 For your laptop you can get a cheap directional aerial from ebay which plugs in a USB. I have one and it works surprisingly well. Mine looks similar to this one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WiFi-Outdoor-2-4Ghz-Antenna-Aerial-Signal-Booster-Laptop-Computer-USB-Powered/264506858490?hash=item3d95d65bfa:g:QlUAAOSwtANebyc5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 thanks i've seen these, nice to someone is using one, good info, I shall put it on my list to consider Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Hi Jonathan, I have an 'ALFA Tube-U' long range omni-directional antenna which has a USB plug to go directly into a laptop... https://www.amazon.co.uk/ALFA-TUBE-U-150Mbp-Outdoor-Connector/dp/B00OZQT9EI Edit: (Just noticed the ALFA does not include the Antenna!) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Antenna-AOA-2409TF-2-4GHz-Outdoor-Female/dp/B00MFKXSQG/ and then a separate WiFi repeater/router which is rather tricky to set up but does then provide a 'Hot spot' within the MH for multiple devices to connect at the same time. http://www.solwise.co.uk/WL-USBWIFIRPT-3000AH I don't use these often but they have been very effective every time I have needed to use them. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 thanks Keith I will have a look at them it looks like i will be having a lot of time on my hands!!! lol Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 silverback - 2020-03-20 1:16 PM I only have my laptop and a Phone to connect Jonathan I gave up the wifi challenge 2 yrs ago and rely on a 3 data package home and away and have internet connection where ever I stop. I read somewhere that Vodaphone after cash back have a unlimited deal for £10 a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I have a Motorhome Wifi iBoost which is pretty good as it has a router so all devices can use it and it all works off 12v. As said you can cobble something together yourself cheaper as long as your a bit techie. I used to use the USB antennas for years but they are only good for one device that has a USB. Mobile data hot spots and mifi units seem to be the way to go these days but I like to have both at hand. Always try with the wifi first and if that fails turn on the hotspot on my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby1 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 We have the 3 data package which is great but limited to 19gb abroad. If we decide to use campsite wi fi then the aerial mentioned really does boost the signal. We connect it to one laptop and then use the Connectify programme to set it up as a hotspot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 webby1 - 2020-03-21 4:37 PM We have the 3 data package which is great but limited to 19gb abroad. If we decide to use campsite wi fi then the aerial mentioned really does boost the signal. We connect it to one laptop and then use the Connectify programme to set it up as a hotspot Hmmm interesting, so this program makes the laptop a hotspot so you can get your phone to work wifi from your laptop? just checking i read that right? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby1 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 That's right.................in fact I just set it up for a fellow camper this very afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 webby1 - 2020-03-21 4:58 PM That's right.................in fact I just set it up for a fellow camper this very afternoon. nice one thanks for that, i take it this is the aerial you was on about? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WiFi-Outdoor-2-4Ghz-Antenna-Aerial-Signal-Booster-Laptop-Computer-USB-Powered/264506858490?hash=item3d95d65bfa:g:QlUAAOSwtANebyc5 and the connectify program I can get off the web? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 If you have windows 10 just go into 'settings', choose 'Mobile and Internet', choose 'Mobile hotspot', switch on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 thanks for that but i dont run windows 10 i'm on 8 cant see owt in network settings Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Don't think win8 will run it, by why run win8? If you can you should run win10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby1 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Didn't know you could do that with windows 10....................you give some........ and then you get some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 colin - 2020-03-21 6:05 PM Don't think win8 will run it, by why run win8? If you can you should run win10. cos that is what ive got and it does whati want it to....... apart from be a hotspot though *-) *-) (lol) Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 webby1 - 2020-03-21 6:11 PM Didn't know you could do that with windows 10....................you give some........ and then you get some Ditto! You learn something knew every day. Cheers. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby1 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Well @silverback you'll have to download Connectify......................but from now on I'l be using the facility that comes as part of Windows 10 ....You can switch it on as part of settings https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/images/emoticons/icon_redface.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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