stevewest Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'm in a marina with wifi the signal is good on me back deck but all but non existent inside can you recommend a gizmo to improve the signal in side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoat Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 A selection of antennae (aerials) here:- http://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-outdoorantenna-24.htm now explain what kit you have to receive signals. Do you really mean WiFi or perhaps mobile phone signals (sometimes folks on here get confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'm in a marina with wifi the signal is good on me back deck but all but non existent inside can you recommend a gizmo to improve the signal in side. In our caravan to get Wi-Fi on sites that provide it we use one of these. http://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-usb-usbwifirpt-3000.html Connected to an aerial similar to this outside the 'van http://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-outdoorantenna-omni-009rsma.html The actual aerial we bought from Solwise no longer seems to be available. (It was similar to the one in the link but has a (very poor) suction cup mount and a USB lead. Works a treat and pulls in a wi-fi signal very well when it's difficult to impossible to get one inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidc Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I have used one of these for about 18 months both in the marina and on the cut to connect to BT wifi never had a problem http://www.acdctv.co.uk/product/accessories/high-power-long-range-802-11gn-wifi-usb-adapter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewest Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 A selection of antennae (aerials) here:- http://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-outdoorantenna-24.htm now explain what kit you have to receive signals. Do you really mean WiFi or perhaps mobile phone signals (sometimes folks on here get confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewest Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I do really mean wifi yes and I would like recommendations from folks that are using a wifi booster / extender. Which one works. If any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewest Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I have used one of these for about 18 months both in the marina and on the cut to connect to BT wifi never had a problem http://www.acdctv.co.uk/product/accessories/high-power-long-range-802-11gn-wifi-usb-adapter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewest Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks David this is worth a look, just I'm not using a laptop I have a apple iPhone 6+ and iPad So no USB port, got to be a way I can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 There are loads of threads on here about it. This one contains lots of information http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=66405&hl=wifi+router#entry1304226 Just do a search WiFi router as I think you use an Ipad so cant run off a lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidc Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks David this is worth a look, just I'm not using a laptop I have a apple iPhone 6+ and iPad So no USB port, got to be a way I can do this. useing this I can turn my pc into a hotspot and my son uses's his xbox to connect to xbox live through me pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks David this is worth a look, just I'm not using a laptop I have a apple iPhone 6+ and iPad So no USB port, got to be a way I can do this. You need a wi-fi repeater of some kind - see post #3, seems as good as any. useing this I can turn my pc into a hotspot and my son uses's his xbox to connect to xbox live through me pc This is probably the easiest way of getting a wi-fi repeater, if you already have a laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymondh Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/231602738382?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=kwd-131843274546&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80 The above works well and the individual parts can be obtained at lower cost with a little effort, I paid £20 for the aeriel and £45 for the router I am using Waitrose free wifi at the moment sat in the boat some 250 yards away from the store and the skipper is downloading books on her Kindle Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewest Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks ray that's the one mate cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidc Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/231602738382?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=kwd-131843274546&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&ff19=0&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80 The above works well and the individual parts can be obtained at lower cost with a little effort, I paid £20 for the aeriel and £45 for the router I am using Waitrose free wifi at the moment sat in the boat some 250 yards away from the store and the skipper is downloading books on her Kindle Ray thanks to you I will be buying the router as it will work with the arial Edited November 17, 2015 by davidc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks ray that's the one mate cheers. The router looks identical to the Solwise one I linked to above. It cost me £45. I doubt the aerial would cost the difference in price of £100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymondh Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 The router looks identical to the Solwise one I linked to above. It cost me £45. I doubt the aerial would cost the difference in price of £100 As I suggested look around the web https://www.yachtingsoftware.com/antennas-gps-navtex-and-wifi_c21.aspx The above do the router for £42 ish and whilst looking last night I found the aerial for £16 so I purchased one for use in my camper, search for EDUP EP-8523 150 MBPS Outdoor High-Power Long Range 802.11/b/n USB Adapter( 252172325501 ) Estimated delivery Thu, 19 Nov Tracking number: Tracking numberFQ003671455GB Add note ITEM PRICE: £15.99 The router can be badged as ALFA 3G USB Modem 802.11g/n Wifi WLAN Router AWUS036H Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 How hard or easy is it to align that aerial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymondh Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 comes with a "pole" fixing ie hose clip, When in the marina I direct mine between the two strongest signals and use the fastest one (the software with the router has a signal finder) There are around 12 boats with the very expensive ie as in the first ebay link set up in the marina I did explain it was the same kit as mine but they purchsed from a flashy brochure in the marina office (supplied by a marine wifi specialist) and paid around £150!! I purchased my router from Solwise who also gave me help in setting it up Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have this and sometimes pick up a WiFi signal when there isnt a house in sight https://www.yachtingsoftware.com/outdoor-11n-150mbps-wifi-rocket-antenna_p472.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 comes with a "pole" fixing ie hose clip, When in the marina I direct mine between the two strongest signals and use the fastest one (the software with the router has a signal finder) There are around 12 boats with the very expensive ie as in the first ebay link set up in the marina I did explain it was the same kit as mine but they purchsed from a flashy brochure in the marina office (supplied by a marine wifi specialist) and paid around £150!! I purchased my router from Solwise who also gave me help in setting it up Ray Cheers. I hadn't realised the router came with a signal finder because I have never used the software with it other than to use it with a Omni directional Wi-Fi aerial. I will have a look as we are away in the 'van this week and I leave it in it. I have this and sometimes pick up a WiFi signal when there isnt a house in sight https://www.yachtingsoftware.com/outdoor-11n-150mbps-wifi-rocket-antenna_p472.aspx That's the antenna I use, Only without the suction mounts which are the weakest part of the design. Everything else about It is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymondh Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Another source of the router with lots of info on set up etc http://www.wifi-antennas.co.uk/alfa-r36-2-4ghz-wifi-3g-router-repeater-with-wan-lan-sockets.html Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's the antenna I use, Only without the suction mounts which are the weakest part of the design. Everything else about It is fine. Swapped them for magnets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Swapped them for magnets aye - our caravan is aluminium skinned unfortunately. I have it pole mounted now clamped to the jockey wheel after the suction cup fixings gave out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewest Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's it now lm confused ,now what do I do. What is the best irispective of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewest Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 That's it now lm confused ,now what do I do. What is the best irispective of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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