Wireless Antenna

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Taking a moment's reflection, Ed Williams mused:
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| Can you hook a outside antenna "Picking up a hot spot"to something and
| broadcast it around the house with out going threw a computer.

Technically, this is what an AP in repeater mode would do. Find one
that supports an external antenna.

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I have a D link dwl-800ap+. To set it up I think you have to add a mac
address how do I get the mac on a hot spot.
Thanks Ed


"Peter Pan" <Marcs1102NOSPAM@HotmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> Ed Williams wrote:
>> Can you hook a outside antenna "Picking up a hot spot"to something and
>> broadcast it around the house with out going threw a computer.
>> Thanks Ed
>
> Absolutely... Called a WiFi repeater (they make cell phone repeaters, but
> this is a specific WiFi repeater).... See a few different models at
> http://www.vivato.com and check them out...
>
> I use the VP2210 - Outdoor Wi-Fi base station
> (uses the high roof/12 FT above the ground of my RV, antenna for Wi-Fi,
> and repeats inside for use on my 'puters/PDA's etc.).
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