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Trying to get a good Wi-Fi signal on your laptop inside a Caravan or Canal Boat can be frustrating. At 1stHotspot we have years of experience delivering Wi-Fi connections on Caravan Sites Mobile Home Parks and Canal Marinas. You can buy our Wi-Fi Signal Boosters through Google Checkout or with your Credit Card and we aim to deliver your purchase within 48 hours. All prices include VAT and UK Mainland Delivery. Let us know if you need advice on any aspect of Wi-Fi reception in your Mobile Home or Narrow Boat that isn't covered here. |
Why do I get a problem with Wi-Fi reception?
WI-FI signals are broadcast on 11 standard frequencies in the 2.4GHz range. This is a high frequency signal similar to your mobile phone and you may have noticed that the reception on a mobile is not always as good indoors as it is outside. Because Wi-Fi is broadcasted on a public unlicensed frequency the transmitter has to be relatively low powered and this makes the problem even worse especially inside buildings or metal structures such as Caravans Mobile Homes and Canal Boats.
How do I improve my Wi-Fi signal reception?
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Omni Directional Antenna 1 metre cable with USB Wireless Adaptor [Windows 7 Vista and XP] |
£38.00 |
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The best way is to have an unobstructed line of sight between the transmitting antenna and the receiving computer. Unfortunately it's not always practical especially in the British weather to sit outdoors with your laptop facing the Wi-Fi transmitter even if you know which direction the signal is coming from. You will need a USB Wi-Fi antenna on the roof of your Caravan or Narrow Boat in exactly the same way as you need an outside aerial for your TV.
Can I get a more powerful USB Wi-Fi antenna?
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High Gain Panel Antenna 1 metre cable with USB Wireless Adaptor [Windows 7 Vista and XP] |
£58.00 |
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A High Gain Panel Antenna will give you a stronger signal reception than the standard Omni Directional Antenna but like your TV aerial must point in the general direction of the transmitter. They cost a little more but are highly effective when you have a permanent stand or mooring and know where the Wi-Fi transmitter is located.
Can I extend the antenna cable to suit my needs?
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Add a 3 metre low loss coaxial cable extension [ordered with a High Gain Panel Antenna] |
£12.00 |
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In general it is better to extend the distance from your computer to the USB Wireless Adaptor with a USB extension lead rather than increasing the length of coaxial cable between the USB Wireless Adaptor and the antenna. This is because the more coaxial antenna cable you use the higher the signal loss. We recommend using a maximum of 3 metres low loss coaxial cable extension with the High Gain Panel antenna.
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