WiFi Antenna

InfiniteReality · 03-07-2008, 02:27 PM

Is there any certain WiFi antenna that works best with CF? I've searched and seen some for other frontends, but nothing says what's the best one for CF. Is there one or one someone can recommend that works? I'm looking specifically something I can mount under my dash like my GPS antenna(basically only a thin piece of plastic will be blocking it)?

Many thanks!!

wmpwi · 03-09-2008, 12:28 AM

I have this one here. 1st one I've ever tried so I'm not sure how they compare, but it works. Just not the greatest range.

Ewout_vB · 03-09-2008, 01:52 PM

Do you mean a WiFi adapter? The antenna is a part of the adapter that can sometimes be upgraded, but is pure hardware. I think any of the adapters work with Centrafuse as long as they work in XP? Please note that the GPS under the dash works great because the signal comes from above, while WiFi generally comes from around the car, thus under the dash might not work as well depending on the car.

InfiniteReality · 03-10-2008, 06:53 AM

Yep I mean adapter more than antenna. Whatever is needed for wifi access assuming I can find hotspots. I was hoping they'd be a little cheaper than $120, but I'm sure there's others out there. Now just gotta decide if I'll use my cell for net or wifi!

wmpwi · 03-10-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by InfiniteReality

Yep I mean adapter more than antenna. Whatever is needed for wifi access assuming I can find hotspots. I was hoping they'd be a little cheaper than $120, but I'm sure there's others out there. Now just gotta decide if I'll use my cell for net or wifi!

This one here was $69 at Best Buy, which seemed to be the going rate. The next day I was in Target and they had the same unit for $49 which looks like their regular price.