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Accessing WiFi Networks from a Boat
I want to connect easily to WiFi hotspots from within my boat. I have trouble getting a good signal from inside. What do you recommend for me to use so that I can get a good connection from within my boat?

The following setup uses a long range wireless USB adapter (or Ethernet adapter, see bottom of page) which can be used with a desktop PC or a laptop as well as a high gain external antenna which is mounted outside the boat to pick up wireless networks in all directions at maximum range.

Long Range Wireless USB Client:
http://www.jefatech.com/product/EUB-362-EXT

High Gain Outdoor Antenna:
Two Options:
1. Longest Range - antenna is about 4 feet tall:
http://www.jefatech.com/product/OD24-12
2. Excellent Range - antenna is shorter at only 2.5 feet tall:
http://www.jefatech.com/product/OD24-9

Low Loss Jumper Cable to go from inside to outside where you will mount the antenna. Choose N Female on one end and N Male on the other:
http://www.jefatech.com/product/ll400

A "pigtail" connector which will adapt the USB Client to the jumper cable:
http://www.jefatech.com/product/195RPSMANM24

The antenna includes u-bolts for mounting to a railing or mast up to two inches in diameter. You also have other antenna mounting options here:
http://www.jefatech.com/category/f100/

Ethernet Adapter Option:
If you have an Ethernet (network) jack on your computer and would like to connect using that jack instead of USB, then follow all of the directions above, but substitute this Ethernet Bridge instead of the USB Adapter:
http://www.jefatech.com/product/nl-2611cb3deluxe

You will also need this pigtail, instead of the RP-SMA pigtail listed:
http://www.jefatech.com/product/195rptncnm24


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