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Connecting to Access Point from RV
Okay, here is the scenario:
Travelling in an RV with desktop (no wireless card), a laptop (wireless card), and have available a Linksys WRT54G Router. I am staying at an RV park that is offering WiFi, but the signal is quite weak (1-2 bars, if any). The access point is about 150ft or so from the RV. The line of sight when inside the RV is none (go through about 2-3 other RVs), but from the roof of the RV I can get a fair signal (4 bars) and I do have a line of sight. I don't have much information on the Park's equipment, as they have not been willing to share it or assist in getting this set up properly.
What are my options to be able to get both the desktop and laptop connected to the access point, as well as possibly use the router for an added layer of security? I have looked into the various antenna and even bridging, but am a little perplexed as to what would be the 'best' solution for this scenario. I thought possible a roof antenna or a different antenna on the router and use it as a bridge with the desktop PC. Would this be possible?
Help!
JK
Travelling in an RV with desktop (no wireless card), a laptop (wireless card), and have available a Linksys WRT54G Router. I am staying at an RV park that is offering WiFi, but the signal is quite weak (1-2 bars, if any). The access point is about 150ft or so from the RV. The line of sight when inside the RV is none (go through about 2-3 other RVs), but from the roof of the RV I can get a fair signal (4 bars) and I do have a line of sight. I don't have much information on the Park's equipment, as they have not been willing to share it or assist in getting this set up properly.
What are my options to be able to get both the desktop and laptop connected to the access point, as well as possibly use the router for an added layer of security? I have looked into the various antenna and even bridging, but am a little perplexed as to what would be the 'best' solution for this scenario. I thought possible a roof antenna or a different antenna on the router and use it as a bridge with the desktop PC. Would this be possible?
Help!
JK
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Is there a way to get to the internet connection to the router so that visitors can connect wirelessly as well if needed? So basically a small network of our own inside the RV?
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You could enable ICS (Internet connection sharing) on the laptop. This allows it's Internet connection to be shared with another computer using it's Ethernet port. However, since you mention purchasing antennas and equipment I would be tempted to by a wireless card for the desktop, with an external antenna, Then enable ICS on it, as it should have a stronger signal.
If interested, some links outlining configuring ICS:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306126&sd=tech
Above complete with video
http://www.petri.co.il/configuring_ics_on_windows_xp.htm
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics
http://www.homenethelp.com/ics/ics-install-arch.asp