2006-11-16 00:59:49 · 7 answers · asked by diggittey 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Sure, why not. It may not work without an extremely expensive router, but it could. If you have a clear shot to the hotspot it is possible. One thing that's out of your control is their router. If it's weak you may be better off just paying for internet.
2006-11-16 01:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Griff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is the fact that too much signal loss may take place, due to the distance. try some thing, ok get a lap top with a wireless link on it. hop in your buddies car, aand drive up to that hot spot, and get your self a connection. now slowly drive awa y, and see just ware that signal finally drops off. If in fact you still have that connection, when you pull into your drive way,It may be worth while to find a signal booster and antenna system that matches it.
Remember, that signal is on the GIG hertz band, roughfly the band your micro wave operates on. It is line of sight.
there can be no big trees ,buildings. hills ect between your hot spot and your wireless link. if there is ,many head aches will occur
2006-11-16 01:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would forget trying to get a router to work at all. You need a highly directional antenna that is connected to your wireless adapter for your PC. You could buy an illegal amplifier to use in conjunction. If your funds are limited try making a cantenna for which you can find instructions by searching the term.
2006-11-16 01:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a directional dish antenna with n connector.get a pigtale with n on one end and the correct connector on the other(for your pc card) make sure u use lmr400 or better for that range due to signal loss.turn on your pc,point the antenna and there u go..setting up the antenna to the correct elevation to catch the signal could take some time,don't give up.with a unamped antenna like a dish network or primestar home made antenna you should be able to get it to go 5+miles with clear line of sight
2006-11-16 08:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by wisbasspro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find one that goes that far, then yes. I am not aware of anything on the consumer side that goes that far though - and would be reasonable in price.
I.E. if you pay $2,000 for this hardware you may as well get internet access on your own. DSL only costs about $15 a month in most areas.
2006-11-16 01:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by fenderop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not... the range of hotspots are usually measured in feet and yards not miles.
2006-11-16 01:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep
2006-11-16 01:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by joker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋