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    Bearextender PC = pretty impressed

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by smoses799, Feb 2, 2011.

  1. smoses799

    smoses799 Notebook Consultant

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    So,
    After living with crappy wi-fi reception in my local area, I decided to buy an external wi-fi option. Namely, the bearextender PC... It arrived today and works like a charm. Connected wirelessly to my N network.. full bars. full speed... kinda shocked that something i bought actually worked as (if not better) than advertised. I just thought I'd plug it if anyone isnt super happy with their wireless card and doesn't mind a little clip on their laptop. The increase range is pretty awesome.

    BearExtender PC - Long Range Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7 USB Wifi Adapter - Buy Now

    its made by

    http:/www.rokland.com

    just thought id pass the word
     
    smoses799, Feb 2, 2011
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  2. Dark~~Glower

    Dark~~Glower Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am thinking of getting one. Wanted to have a good reception when in a restaurants/coffee shops near the school; but also wondering if it could improve my ping during online gaming cessions. Did you notice an improvement in latency (low ping results). Would be great if you could do a ping test.
    Thanks
     
    Dark~~Glower, Feb 23, 2011
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  3. zephxiii

    zephxiii Notebook Geek

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    zephxiii, Mar 7, 2011
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  4. sama98b

    sama98b Notebook Evangelist

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    ^^ those are jokes right ? ;)

    Rokland doesn't make .. it's resells.

    Don't buy anything made in usa .. they have to follow fcc regulations ... channel range / transmission power limited down.

    And seriously max range they test 350ft for the antennas in the other site :p lol I can reach a lot more and that is meters not feet :p (in areas km-s)

    AWUS036H the old one still the best what 1 can get ... it has the best driver support .. and no regulations flowed all channel and power can be unlocked ;P

    If you want to get even more range just get an other 1W powered amplifier .. and a 20dbi antenna ... with that you will sure broke every regulations without having license ...
    But if anyone got wireless g in 1km range you will find it for sure. And with directional antennas 10Km to the record 3xx Km in mountains with clear line of sight.
     
    sama98b, Mar 8, 2011
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  5. Zeptinune

    Zeptinune Notebook Evangelist

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    The Alfa USB Wi-Fi adapter I bought a week ago has tripled my signal strength. I highly doubt anything can do better. On top of that it's apparently the longest range adapter on the market.

    Alfa AWUS036NH 2000mW Best Long Range USB Wireless Adapter for 802.11N. w/Jack & Antenna

    That's an authorised reseller. I cant say I've ever been happier. Was going to get a bearextender but they don't really 'sell' their product on their page. I haven't heard anything 'overly' good about them.
     
    Zeptinune, Mar 9, 2011
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  6. sama98b

    sama98b Notebook Evangelist

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    Got the N version too it's now collecting dust.
    It's crap for scan/connect on the go.
    Took me a good while of testing but understood the big waring on their site.
    [​IMG]
     
    sama98b, Mar 9, 2011
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  7. Zeptinune

    Zeptinune Notebook Evangelist

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    85% of networks (at least in my area) are 'n' these days. On top of that all routers on the market these days are 'n' by default. I love the usb wi-fi I got :)
     
    Zeptinune, Mar 9, 2011
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