Wi-Fi Signal Booster December 05, 2016, 09:01:22 pm 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? 2 Likes
Re: Wi-Fi Signal Booster Reply #1 – December 05, 2016, 09:28:25 pm 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
Re: Wi-Fi Signal Booster Reply #2 – December 06, 2016, 12:33:04 am 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
Re: Wi-Fi Signal Booster Reply #3 – December 07, 2016, 05:40:56 pm Quote from: desertdivanm - December 05, 2016, 09:01:22 pmDoes anyone use a Wi-Fi extender in RV parks?A newer product that may be of interest to you.Winegard Connect TDon't have one so I know nothing about it.EdWinegard Connect - RV Internet WiFi ExtenderEd
Re: Wi-Fi Signal Booster Reply #4 – December 07, 2016, 05:56:35 pm Quote from: Ed D. - December 07, 2016, 05:40:56 pmA newer product that may be of interest to you.Winegard Connect TWinegard Connect - RV Internet WiFi ExtenderAt $549, it should be gold plated.For cheaper solutions, a recent thread may be of interest.Homemade External Wifi ant. (89TK)Larry