How to optimize my wifi reception while camping?
What can I add or buy for my 34" motorhome to have better chances of being able to use my pc while in a campsite? I know many clubhouses have wifi reception but I want to use it while in my rv.
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All of the above is very true.
Is this a one campground problem or an any campground problem?
If the campground WiFi is not out of bandwidth, (you can figure this out by looking at your WiFi client's (app) signal strength indicator) and you are just short of signal strength, then there is an inexpensive fix. There are several boosters on the market and I have had varying success with some, but a high power transceiver and better antenna will be a good fix. My favorite for the past few years has been the Alfa units. As 802.11 goes up, I buy a new one. This is a stand alone USB device that can have a much better antenna and as much as ten times the transmit power of your device.
If you can it, you can probably work with it.
But again, if you are out of bandwidth, use your phone as a hotspot and have a good data plan.
Matt
Is this a one campground problem or an any campground problem?
If the campground WiFi is not out of bandwidth, (you can figure this out by looking at your WiFi client's (app) signal strength indicator) and you are just short of signal strength, then there is an inexpensive fix. There are several boosters on the market and I have had varying success with some, but a high power transceiver and better antenna will be a good fix. My favorite for the past few years has been the Alfa units. As 802.11 goes up, I buy a new one. This is a stand alone USB device that can have a much better antenna and as much as ten times the transmit power of your device.
If you can it, you can probably work with it.
But again, if you are out of bandwidth, use your phone as a hotspot and have a good data plan.
Matt
