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Wi-Fi Signal Booster
I'm getting ready to go to Mexico for the winter, and the RV park where I stay has everything EXCEPT electricity.  I park right up on the beach, and enjoy the view. 

My only "complaint" is that to access the Wi-Fi, I have to be within about 20 feet or so of the office.  I don't need a big "mama-jama" booster - I just need a little "oomph" to boost the signal across the RV lot so I can use the Wi-Fi in my RV.  It's obviously a trade off - park near the office for Wi-Fi in my rig, OR choose the "beach view."  Uh, I choose the beach view!   ;)

At any rate, I thought this was worth a try:
BearExtender PC - Increase & Improve Weak WiFi Signal Range - USB WiFi...

At the RV park I stay in, sometimes the signal pops up (and most likely not).  I just wanted something to give the signal a push (and actually bought the 2013 version for less than 1/2 the price on eBay.

Does anyone use a Wi-Fi extender in RV parks?




Cheryl (a.k.a. Desert Diva)
1998 Lazy Daze (26.5 mid-bath)
2002 Honda CR-V
Re: Wi-Fi Signal Booster
Reply #1 –
For a few years, I used something called Wi-Fire.  It is a small, directional antenna that plugs into a USB port.  It worked pretty dramatically, but several OS upgrades back, it stopped working with a Mac OS.  It may work wit PC's.  You can read a review at Wi-Fire long-range WiFi adapter hands-on and impressions  I note that Amazon shows it not in stock with no idea when it will be available.

It worked nicely with several generations back of Operating System for my Mac.  I have no idea if it will work with a PC or if it is still available.

Ken F in NM
'08 MB
Re: Wi-Fi Signal Booster
Reply #2 –
Disappointed to hear the Wi-Fire isn't keeping up with the Mac OSs.  I have one kicking around that my son used early in college.  It worked very well there.  Maybe I'll keep around an old Mac and use it to relay wi-fi in the LD.  I know you can do it from wired-to-wireless.  Have to see if you can do it wireless-to-wireless, or wireless-to-bluetooth.  Something to play with.

Chip
2000 Front Lounge
 
Re: Wi-Fi Signal Booster
Reply #4 –
Quote from: Ed D.  - 
A newer product that may be of interest to you.
Winegard Connect T
Winegard Connect - RV Internet WiFi Extender

At $549, it should be gold plated.
For cheaper solutions, a recent thread may be of interest.
Homemade External Wifi ant. (89TK)

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze