Wifi signal booster help

[Woodwitch]

Hi folks,

I saw this on the Daily Steal today and would like to ask the folks here if this would work on the iPad. It is a wifi booster.


New Alfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g High Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter with 5dBi Antenna - Strongest on the Market

Low Price!







Thanks for your help.

 

[col.bris]

I assume your problem is that you have a router that is some distance from where you are. Unfortunately one can not plug in a USB adapter wifi booster into the iPad.

 

[aztecrose]

WiFi booster

Could you use a USB extension cable (male/female) to plug a wifi booster into?

 

[Blackbelt]

In my experience, the wifi boosters do not work enough to justify the cost. If it possible move up to an ultra N router.

 

[Cmeaux]

Signal booster

I need to boost the 3G signal on the ipad2. Anybody know if there is something out there that will work

 

[jduncan]

I need to boost the 3G signal on the ipad2. Anybody know if there is something out there that will work

Yes there some. Google it and see what you get.

 

[Cmeaux]

Thanks, do you know if anyone has had any luck with a particular brand?

 

[jduncan]

Thanks, do you know if anyone has had any luck with a particular brand?

Not sure who your cell provider is, but ATT has this on their website:
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/3gmicrocell.jsp?fbid=8td0ENCZj5-

 

[jduncan]

Newest PC World magazine has an article about cell boosters. Might want to get a copy.

 

[Cmeaux]

Thanks I will look up the article. I have Verizon. I am trying to get the signal while traveling and passing through areas of very little coverage. I need some thing to help when the signal is very low or almost non-existant

 

[jduncan]

Thanks I will look up the article. I have Verizon. I am trying to get the signal while traveling and passing through areas of very little coverage. I need some thing to help when the signal is very low or almost non-existant

Not sure these devices will work for travel. I think they require an outlet for power. Sorry to say, but I doubt there is anything to do what you want. That is the curse of non-seamless coverage.

 

[bukzin]

Not sure these devices will work for travel. I think they require an outlet for power. Sorry to say, but I doubt there is anything to do what you want. That is the curse of non-seamless coverage.

I have the Alfa unit mentioned. It has a standard USB plug which needs to connect to your ipad/laptop/whatever.

I have used mine with my Windows desktop and a Windows netbook. It works very well, think I paid under $20 for it.


Question, I know I can buy the Apple camera kit to give me a USB connection to my ipad2 but what about an off-brand?
Anyone had good luck with one of these?

Thanks!