Can I attached this to my smart TV USB port in order to get a stronger WiFi signal? I have concrete walls and my WiFi is in the living room 30ft away.
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You may not be able to - because it depends on if the TV will find the USB driver to support this device. A more sure way of doing it is using a Wireless Bridge and connecting that bridge to the Ethernet port of the TV. Here is an example of a wireless bridge... http://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Technologies-2-4GHz-Wireless-ENS202/dp/B00BOVOKR8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390581048&sr=8-4&keywords=wireless+bridge+engenius (if you want 2.4GHz) or http://www.amazon.com/EnGenius-Technologies-Wireless-Bridge-ENS500/dp/B00BOVOM0S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1390581126&sr=8-2&keywords=wireless+bridge+engenius (if you want 5GHz)
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honestly I am not sure. I use a wired connection. but you can purchase a wifi signal booster that plugs into usb, these usually have software built right in that works with windows to let u connect to any wireless signal within range.
1005449
Unscrew the antenna from the USB WiFi booster. Connect the female end of the cable provided with the Bolo antenna to your USB booster. Finally, adjust the Bolo's azimuth and elevation by eyeballing line-of-sight to the transmitting WiFi source or adjust it to the highest signal strength (number of bars).Those steps ARE REQUIRED for this antenna to operate to it's proper efficiency. Believe me, if you set it up properly, it will perform fine! I'm using mine at this moment from 1/4 mile away with the same setup as yours! -Mike
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Yes, you can use it via usb tethering. And this is responsible for distributing the signal for wifi
226050
Look for a wireless booster for your signal, if you can string up a LAN cable it's much better and faster. Cheers
360240
Yes you can. It will work very well. You need to configure it with your wireless router. It will be connected to usb on your tv for power and the other cable to Ethernet connection on your tv. No drivers needed, tv "thinks" it is connected to a wired network. I used it with my Panasonic tv. It works like a charm.
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No it won't. It is 99% passive. (Note: anytime you add connectors or cable to any installation you can suffer signal loss. However this is not even measurable on this device).
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If you get at least a weak wifi inside your garage, this device might help you. My garage gets a very weak wifi signal from the router in our home. I tried what you wanted to do, placing this unit in a window facing the garage. It did not strengthen the wifi signal in the garage. I then moved the TP-LINK TL-WA901ND from the house to the garage, and there it worked great, picking up and repeating the in-home wifi.
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Frank, this is just an antenna. It DOES connect to a device that interfaces with your computer. Think of it like an electrical extension cord. It does nothing but pass a signal. As far as Linux, the true question should be the frequency range of your WIFI connection. If it works in the 2.4 Gigahertz range, this antenna will boost signal strength.
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If you require a longer coax than that which came in the box (12 feet), you might consider buying an amplifier to help it out. Otherwise, placing it horizontally near a wall closest to your weakest stations should do the trick.
840951
Yes you should, but it really depends on the construction of your home and how "WiFi unfriendly" it is. If you have standard wooden floors than it shouldn't be a problem, but if you have something like concrete (as an example), this is very bad for WiFi signals.
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Yes, plug it into your USB and install the software and you will have super fast wifi. It works great.
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I doubt it. The unit has to be very close to the TV transmitter in order to receive a signal. Mine wouldn't receive any channels at my home perhaps 8 miles from the transmitter. To connect an external antenna requires a special connector not included with my unit, and I could not find one online. So I returned it.
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This is merely to increase range and signal of the existing wireless/WiFi. In order to operate, it has to be connected to USB port. Since this item has such a long cord, the fact that it is hooked up to your laptop is a non-issue, IMO. I used this to extend the range from house WiFi to a detached garage several hundred feet away. The result was a solid 5 bars, a robust connection, and fast response - hooked up to a laptop with the range extender well away from the laptop.
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You can "extend the cable" with a F-F adapter and add the extra cable length you require. Not actually having tried adding additional length of cable I am not sure you might be overextending your expectations of the signal strength. This little giant is designed to be used close to the TV. Mine lives right behind the flat screen and picks up HDTV channels up to 35 miles away. Never know until you try.
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I don't think so ... I has a mini USB that get recognized by your smart tv device ... Maybe you can use it but you should do more research
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This antenna is more powerful than the built-in card in your computer, and can be aimed via the antennae. Hook this up to your computer, then turn off the built-in one (so they don't compete with each other). It (this particular one or similar) will pick up the signal from a modem (or whatever) better than what you have. In other words, this powered usb wifi receiver with extenal antennae is stronger and better equipped to pull in the wifi than a built-in card. In general, I would recommend a trusted 6-foot (or so) usb cable for ease in positioning it for maximum convenience and effectiveness. Good luck.