Unlike built-in Wi-Fi adapters in the notebook which provide around 2dBi antenna gain, HWC54D Hi-gain Wireless-g notebook adapter provides 6dBi antenna gain – almost double the sensitivity of most integrated notebook wireless adapters. It’s an award Winning Up to 200% Increase in Wireless Distance and Performance when compared to Standard Wireless Cards. See also Hi-gain directional wireless antenna.
Your built-in notebook is normally an Omni-type antenna with low power which delivers a circular signal pattern in any direction. This type of pattern receives interference from the metal components within the laptop resulting in a drop in wireless performance and distance. But with HWC54D Hi-gain Wireless-g notebook adapter the wireless signal is concentrated in the direction of the wireless access point to establish a strong wireless link resulting in a significant increase in operating distance (Up to 200%). Will work much better if connected to other Hi-gain wireless routers such as HWRN1a Hawkiing wireless router.
With regular built-in Wi-Fi adapter in the laptop, when your distance to the access point is far enough and even out of network coverage, you cannot get connected to the network. But With HWC54D Hi-gain Wireless-g notebook adapter, you can swivel and fold the antenna to find an optimal signal easier and simpler with longer distance to the access point. When the card is not used, the antenna can be folded down for compact, safe, easy transport.
The HWC54D Hi-gain is a high performance adapter in its class, and it is powered with high level of security encryption – the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) but also compatible to legacy security WEP. Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x) and AES functions for the highest level of security.
With this Hi-gain HWC54D wireless-g adapter, transferring data, audio and even video files wirelessly will be easy and fast. Configuration and installation is simplified to get your wireless network up and running in a matter of minutes!
Pros:
- Directional Hi-Gain Antenna for increased Wireless Distance and elimination of wireless interference from laptop components
- Much better antenna gain than normal Omni-type antenna gain.
- Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP.
Cons:
- Wireless –G network will soon less popular than the next generation of wireless network: Wireless –N standards. So if you would like to purchase a new one, consider the adapters with the latest technology – the draft 802.11n.
Alfa Wireless b/g 1000mW High Gain USB Adapter
Alfa Wireless b/g 1000mW High Gain USB Adapter
Another solution you may also consider is Alfa wireless b/g high gain and high power 1000mW USB adapter. It is designed for long range Wi-Fi network such as in large home, warehouses or workshops.
Main features:
- Wireless b/g compliant and high power 1000mW for long range Wi-Fi
- Includes Original Alfa 5dBi and 9dBi Rubber Antenna and USB Dongle clip, Suction cup and Extension cable for easy use
- Supports Windows and Mac
- Wide range wireless security encryption including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
There are various models of high power wireless USB adapters for long range Wi-Fi network and also various models of high gain wireless access point such as Amped high power AP600EX.
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