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373021 PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:52 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Currently down on the aire at Albir (and have been for over a month). Free wi-fi is a nice added extra but I find that reception improves no end with the dongle on the extension (just re-read that and it sounds like some sort of exotic sexual practice!). Anyone thinking of visiting here in future might like to ring in advance. Patrick, the owner, told me yesterday that his business plan envisaged the place being about 60% full at this stage (he opened in September) but he has been full - or almost full - for the last few weeks with no advertising, just word of mouth through forums in various countries.
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PeteS wrote:
"Thanks for the input everybody, I have never used the wifi away from home so am a complete virgin.

I just presumed that if one had a better aerial reception would be better.

I have found this
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I just thought that with something like above and an extension cable would be better than what is built into the laptop.

The gain of the antenna is a bonus."



This aerial is also on Maplin's site (at 29.99 I might add) - but FAQ's suggest it does not work with vista - pity!

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Hi andyangyh. You must be down by the gate? we are in front of the office. small world.
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We're using a home-made high gain antenna to pick up a better wi-fi signal. It's not complicated and uses the Belkin dongle, but enhances the reception and makes it directional. The basis of the antenna is a vegetable steamer and it's very easily popped onto the roof through the vent and safely removed and packed away (thrown onto the driver's seat) when we retire for the night!
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Absolutly brilliant idea I already have the dongle and cabled usb so just need a collander. Should be able to nick one from the wife.

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I used a bra cup as a mould for an aluminum foil parabolic reflector. Didn't work very well.

Unfortunately 32AA wasn't good enough. Default size for the wife, you see.

42F by my calculations should be about right.

Further "experimentation" required - just waiting for the divorce to come through!

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apxc15 wrote:
I am in Almeria on campsite WiFi @ just 5 euros a week. No ariel needed. A decent laptop with WiFi is all you should need.

Maybe I should be in Alora as free is always better.


As we are going to Almeria (Camping Roquetas) from Javea next month,

would you tell me which campsite your at as we are paying €40.00/mth.
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SidT wrote:
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There seems to be more magic than science involved and I speak as a scientist.
Hi G. I am inclined to agree. but I carry enough bits and pieces about, so If I get good access I use it if not c'est la vie. not had any problems so far.
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I need an extension cable with a mini usb at one end & a mini usb plug on the other end. I've got the 3 (Three) 1Gb @ £10/mth. & hang the dongle on the rearview mirror with the laptop on my knees. jackeen
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Ok......I am still following this thread with great interest......just a couple of points......first a misunderstanding........Oh that we had free wifi in Alora !
In a previous post I was talking about a site I was on in Conil !!
So,right, back to the ''equipment''.......I have the colander......I definately have a big enough bra Embarassed but what on EARTH is a DONGLE ???????????????
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jackeen wrote:
apxc15 wrote:
I am in Almeria on campsite WiFi @ just 5 euros a week. No ariel needed. A decent laptop with WiFi is all you should need.

Maybe I should be in Alora as free is always better.


As we are going to Almeria (Camping Roquetas) from Javea next month,

would you tell me which campsite your at as we are paying €40.00/mth.


When I posted I was at Camping Roquetas and paid €5 a week. I am now at Cabo Pino near Marbella and it is €20 a week a complete rip off.
Pete


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