coachmac9 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 C.crane wi-fi booster here is the link to it. Very few reviews and all are great so I kind of wonder about the validity of the "reviews"...anybody tried this or know of anybody else that has used one? Thanks! http://www.ccrane.com/WiFi-Antennas/Super-WiFi-Repeater-Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 This would be a KISS approach to getting bringing in a weaker signal. Note the ability of obtaining other antennas to attach. And while I do not know the spec's on this particular piece of equipment, many 'wifi repeaters' while bringing a signal in, will also cut the speed/throughput in half. All depends upon the technology they use. I did have as simple 802.11B USB Crane suction cup antenna years ago, and it helped a bit, but not much. But no comparison to this unit. Hope someone has more specifics on this particular unit for you:)! Best, Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBus Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looks like this is repacked ALFA USB Extender http://www.alfa.com.tw/products_show.php?pc=35&ps=140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hmmmm, over 200 views and no users...might just be a guinea pig and give it a shot...it's not a lot of money and I will report on good it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 It is not available until September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 You are right Sehc, tried to order it Friday and got the "we will notify you when they are available message...hopefully Gord will have his unit up and running soon...I would rather support a fellow RV'er anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 You are right Sehc, tried to order it Friday and got the "we will notify you when they are available message...hopefully Gord will have his unit up and running soon...I would rather support a fellow RV'er anyway. You are confusing an enhanced wifi signal with enhanced (amplified) cellular. Gord's amp, when available, will boost CELLULAR signals. The device you are looking at captures and repeats a wifi signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks Jack, I wasn't sure exactly what Gords device was for...and obviously I am terribly inept when it comes to tech devices and the lingo!!! By the way, thanks for your post on this site, they (along with others) have helped this non-techy person out tremendously!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 This is what we have been using for a couple of years. http://www.alfa.com.tw/products_show.php?pc=34&ps=179 Right now we are in a campground that RVers who have done reviews on http://www.rvparkreviews.com/forum/ have written no wi-fi in park or can't get it at their trailer. Well, so far we have been able to with this antenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks Nolan, gonna give that one a shot. Got it on Amazon for 8 bucks after a discount for signing up for Prime, which we were going to do anyway, but I had just been putting it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 An update...got the Alfa unit, installed it and nothing but a large red "x" across the icon on the task bar...un-installed it and re-installed it again with the same results. Went to the Alfa web site to see if there was a contact number to call or e-mail and suddenly got a brainstorm...I had installed Windows 10 prior to getting the product and wondered if that had anything to do with it...in searching their web site (which is very informative, by the way) I found it...a long list of downloads to make their products compatible with Windows 10!!! Bingo, downloaded the extra drivers and the product works great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockylarson Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I have used this part of the setup for several years. Attaches to two USB ports on my laptop. Can't speak to comparisions with any competition other than moving the WIFI signal out of the laptop, outside and to elevation works wonders. http://www.amazon.com/Crane-Super-USB-Wifi-Antenna/dp/B004UR72IM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443110604&sr=8-1&keywords=crane+wifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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