wildbill001
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- Jun 2, 2012
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We have a used motorhome we use quite a bit. More and more campgrounds have WiFi but the signal is usually fairly weak. So I've been searching for better solutions but seem to just be confusing myself in the process.
As I understand it, if I bring my own repeater, I will be effectively halving the signal and thus the speed. A "true" WAP requires a hard-wire connection to the "home" router in the campground and that won't happen.
It would seem that what I really want is a high-gain, directional antenna to capture the existing signal, then connect another router(for wireless or wired) to provide connection inside the motorhome. (I would like to be able to connect up to 3-4 systems). Am I thinking about this right?
What I'm thinking is a small ITX type system running Linux, with a USB dongle in a directional antenna. This would capture the signal, join the network and provide routing/NAT'ing between my "internal" network and the campground net.. Then from that system, either plug in another router and/or a switch to connect up my systems.
Would this be the "best" solution and would it give me the best signal/speed? Any and all suggestions/comments welcome.
As I understand it, if I bring my own repeater, I will be effectively halving the signal and thus the speed. A "true" WAP requires a hard-wire connection to the "home" router in the campground and that won't happen.
It would seem that what I really want is a high-gain, directional antenna to capture the existing signal, then connect another router(for wireless or wired) to provide connection inside the motorhome. (I would like to be able to connect up to 3-4 systems). Am I thinking about this right?
What I'm thinking is a small ITX type system running Linux, with a USB dongle in a directional antenna. This would capture the signal, join the network and provide routing/NAT'ing between my "internal" network and the campground net.. Then from that system, either plug in another router and/or a switch to connect up my systems.
Would this be the "best" solution and would it give me the best signal/speed? Any and all suggestions/comments welcome.