> -----Original Message----- > From: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org > [mailto:tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Ryan Coleman > Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 12:35 PM > To: TCLUG Mailing List > Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Car WiFi Antenna > > > I just saw that it's a USB device... I need to connect to an existing card that utilizes MMCX... Not sure how I'd do that > with this. Connector adapters are not hard to find. Direct fit magnetic mount omnis are cheap. I have many adapters for various WiFi (and other) things, but have settled on using the Alfa WiFi adapter and connecting to that. I use the external USB-connected Alfa unit whenever I want better power or to use external antennas. No big deal to select my internal card or the external one. I have adapters so I could use my internal mini-PCI cards or std PCI cards in desktops, but using the Alfa is so good and so convenient that I sold my other adapters for laptops. I think it's best not attach to the laptop because of breakage potential and poor RF signal conditions. I prefer to have the antenna on a cable that allows better placement such as on a bookcase, or filecabinet, etc, even when "just visiting". I have some WiFi and cell antennas I should sell. Some simple stuff, some omnis, some dual band, and some high gain panels off towers. Will post an ad ASAP. 800MHz to the 2.4 GHz bands Chuck > > I have a MaxRad 800MHz antennae that, if I can find a 2.4GHz piece to mount to it (PL259 connector) then I'd be set - > it's already magnetic and comes with a 3m cord. > > I'd LOVE to find two of those, one 2.4 and the other 4.9/5 or just 5. > > On Aug 27, 2011, at 12:27 PM, Ryan Coleman wrote: > > > Erik, > > > > Thanks. I think for wireless analytics - it's primary use (in fact I'd say it's use 99% of the time) - I can get away with that. > > > > I'll check it out. The APs I'd be connecting to after we do the install will be 400mW so this might be acceptable. > > > > -- > > Ryan > > On Aug 27, 2011, at 12:26 PM, Erik Mitchell wrote: > > > >> Ryan, > >> Check out this: > >> > >> http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-802-11b-Wireless-Original-9dBi/dp/B001O9X9EU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314465547&sr=8-1 > >> > >> afaik, it's currently the most appealing option for wardriving. The > >> device is able to crank up its tx power to 1000 mW when you tell it > >> it's in Bolivia (not that you'd ever consider violating FCC > >> regulations). > >> > >> One nice thing is the cable you end up using is USB, so you don't get > >> signal loss depending on the length. If you were to have your adapter > >> at your computer, and a coax cable to your antenna, you'd get signal > >> loss requisite to the length of your cable. > >> > >> I purchased one to try to find a solution to my poor location for > >> Minneapolis wifi after moving. I was able to get a spotty connection > >> with this adapter and a high gain antenna. The one that comes with it > >> is good, if omnidirectional is what you want. If you want a > >> directional antenna you might look at one of these: > >> > >> > http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-2-4GHz-2-5GHz-High-Gain-Horizontal-Directional/dp/B004L0TKW4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&q > id=1314465814&sr=1-2 > >> > >> Good luck! > >> > >> -Erik > >> > >> On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 11:59 AM, Ryan Coleman <ryanjcole at me.com> wrote: > >>> Hey guys, > >>> > >>> This isn't exactly Linux-related... but I am looking for a good car antennae (2.4 and/or 5 GHz) that I can connect to > a Cardbus card (brand doesn't matter, plug doesn't really matter... I have a MMCX to female N-Connector cable that's > about 3' long). I did just find a solution online that's a 2.4GHz with a 2m cable that is MMCX but I would prefer > something longer, and also find something with 5.1-5.8 + 4.9GHz if anyone knows of one that's available. > >>> > >>> This will do the job on 2.4GHz (the aforementioned antennae): > http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-7/Antenna-7dbi-Magnetic-Omni/Detail.bok As this page says, the antenna fits the > Ubiquiti card - which is what I have on my Latitude. > >>> > >>> While it would be cool to war drive with it this is for my job. > >>> > >>> Also, if there's someone here that has experience making mounts, I'm interested in trying to get my omni-directional > antennae to clip on to my Latitude, too. > >>> > >>> Any help you guys can be would be most beneficial. Thankfully I can expense most of these things (within reason). > >>> > >>> Thanks, > >>> Ryan