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How to Get Better Wireless Internet Reception in an RV

When you travel, regardless of the vehicle you use, you still need access to your email, the Internet and some business applications. Recreational vehicle parks typically offer free Wi-Fi access, but this may not provide the speed of access you need. A few tips and tricks make it easier to access Wi-Fi as you're traveling in your RV, whether you're in Montana or New York.

Instructions

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      Inquire at the office when you make your RV reservation about free Wi-Fi access. While most parks offer free access, some require a minimal daily or weekly fee.

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      Park as close to the Wi-Fi access point as you can. Wi-Fi reception can't easily penetrate the sides of an RV or fully cover the park.

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      Buy a higher power Wi-Fi adapter or card than is in your laptop, if parking close doesn't solve your problem. They fit in either the Mini PCI or PCMCIA slot, depending on your computer computer model.

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      Try a USB-based, long range Wi-Fi adapter. Long range wireless Internet or Wi-Fi in an RV uses an external antenna jack. They can improve your connection, as much as five times what your laptop computer's internal wireless adapter transmits. Most are known as RP-SMA. Purchase either a directional panel Wi-Fi antenna or use an outside omnidirectional antenna. You typically get the best range with a panel or yagi type Wi-Fi antenna mounted outside your RV.

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      Use a combo antenna-adapter. This option uses a Wi-Fi panel antenna that is directional and has a Wi-Fi adapter (receiver - transmitter) built into the panel antenna. They pick up wireless Internet signals up to five miles away, depending on terrain. The combination adapter requires a USB extender cable.

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