This really is more than 1 question. I have a dell inspiron 2650 that runs XP. I use a netgear "add on" wireless card with a netgear adapter. I have seen ads for an AT&T mobile wireless connecter card that says you can use it almost anywhere. Are there different signal strengths in different brands of these? & Do you really have to have more than 1 computer to use an at home wifi connection?? I kinda want to sell my old desktop since my wifi is down anyway, & am just wondering if should keep it instead in the hopes of using my wifi again. The netgear signal seems to be a weak 1 since I know my neighbor has wifi also, & I can't "borrow" it due to a weak signal. Plz advise?
2007-08-10 18:07:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
First of all, there is no problem using only one computer on a wi fi... As far as signal strength to your neighbors? I think thats what your asking... How far away is the neighbor... What type of construction is the house. Is her computer on your side of her house or all the way over? You can buy an antenna that hooks up outside your house which would probably solve your problem.
Here is a very technical link that explains wi fi antennas and signal strengths.. If your not technically orientated then just go buy a simple antenna and run the cable outside of your house.
http://www.connect802.com/antennas.htm
My email for further help... cablesweep@yahoo.com
2007-08-10 18:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The mobile wireless connectors sold by cellular providers exclusively use their own networks and you must pay additional charges to use their data network.
Various manufacturers and cellular providers have different coverage and their networks operate at different speeds.
re: more than 1 computer necessary. No.
re: Netgear signal weakness - This can be due to improper placement and/or configuration. If you feel that your neighbour's wireless signal is interfering with yours then change your wireless access point's channel and other configuration.
2007-08-11 01:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The wireless connector that your wireless phone provider sells is different than wifi -- it uses their phone network and therefore is much more versatile and widespread. For example, with AT&T mobile wireless, you can be surfing as you drive all over town. Wifi, will last until you get out of range of your access point (usually < 400 ft)
2007-08-11 01:12:56 · answer #3 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋