External wireless antenna for a laptop?

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Anyone know of ANY external wireless antenna that can be used with a TOSHIBA laptop to extend reception range and strength? Looking for a high gain type omni directional and not too expensive and which can be taken when traveling. Where would the antenna connect on the laptop?

Thanks!
 

jjw

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Sorry, but most laptops don't have connections for an external antenna.

You could try a PCMCIA Add in card, but will cost more than just an antenna. The folks at Seattle Wireless may be a good place to start.
 

The-Pizzaboy

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Maybe you can search the Internet for places where you can buy external antennas, which is gonna be plugged into the USB-port. (Don't know if this is possible...).