eddie7302 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Hey all would it be possible to connect something like this on ebay: 301160271993 To some sort of wireless router so i could have wireless in the r.v? Thanks all :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 In a word, no. This device is an antenna, so it will potentially give your laptop better WiFi reception, that's all. It's a directional device so it will receive more marginal signal only if you point it in the right direction. Whether there are any wifi signals where you are camping and whether you can log into any of them is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie7302 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Ahh noo ok thanks there is wifi here just not very storng where im parked up so areial would be fine for the laptop but the tablet phones etc its no good for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Confusing you have stared 2 threads. I have already replied on your other thread. Yes you can use with a Solwise USB wifi router that's what I do, works extremely well especially considering the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Had Enough Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 If you're using a laptop you can create your own wi-fi zone very cheaply and efficiently using a usb booster. I have this external aerial which will pull in wi-fi from a decent enough distance. Cost is £52.00 but you can get cheaper ones but they won't be as good. http://www.faculty-x.net/motorhome%20omni%20directional%20kit.htm I then have a programme called Connectify loaded on my laptop. It costs under £25.00 and turns your laptop into a separate wi-fi zone. http://www.connectify.me/hotspot/ I use my laptop for web browsing and emailing etc as it's easier than small gadgets but my wife can log on via the hotspot and use her tablet and I can also update my tablet and use my smartphone to make free long distance calls using Virgin Smartcall. The big advantage of this system is the ease and speed of connection. The very expensive motorhome wi-fi hotspot devices that are sold can be very tricky to set up each time, whereas logging on my laptop to the nearest wi-fi signal takes a couple of minutes. An aerial extender such as this means that on sites where most people have to go to the reception area to get a signal, you can get it in your 'van and also connect all your other devices at the same time. It's also good for sitting outside those establishments that have free wi-fi, such as some supermarkets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie7302 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks for the replys guys! Yeh i noticed that since you said i must have pressed it twice. I like the idea of the solwise is there any other manufactures? And any suggestions on what arial? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie7302 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Also any of these arials i have found come with software cd's is this not needed if im putting into a router? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 The Solwise router appears to be the same as the Alpha one available on eBay £10-£15 cheaper but there is no guaranty it will have the same firmware & software. It is a bit hit & miss if these routers will work with a USB aerial they are designed for use with a 3G USB dongle, the Solwise one is known to work with several of the Realtec chipsets. I was using a Solwise Rocket aerial, with the price of the directional ones on eBay it was worth a chance and it works very well. Setting up the router can be a bit of a pain sometimes works first time other times end up playing about for ages. You don't need the setup/software cd when using with a router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie7302 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Awsome well the solwise ones ive found for £50 which for one that works is worth it! What sort of range are you getting with the solwise rocket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Really depends on the terrain, probably 400-500 m, the cheap eBay directional one far greater range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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