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From: me on 3 Jul 2008 15:00
Just bought a Lenovo R61i laptop. see link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146392

How can I add and external wifi antenna to this laptop?
Want to get the antenna up much higher than what the
built in antennas will be
From: seaweedsl on 4 Jul 2008 11:20
On Jul 3, 2:00 pm, m...(a)privacy.net wrote:
> Just bought a Lenovo R61i laptop. see link
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146392
>
> How can I add and external wifi antenna to this laptop?
> Want to get the antenna up much higher than what the
> built in antennas will be


The Thinkpads generally have very good reception with built in
wireless, check it out first.

If not, you will want an external USB or ethernet client adapter.
Search newegg for client under wireless or USB under wireless and
follow the reviews.

But try your R61 first. Built in is so convenient.
From: Bill Kearney on 5 Jul 2008 11:22
> Want to get the antenna up much higher than what the
> built in antennas will be

Higher? Why? What are you trying to connect to? What makes you think
height will make any difference?


From: Jeff Liebermann on 5 Jul 2008 11:43
On Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:10 -0500, me(a)privacy.net wrote:

>Just bought a Lenovo R61i laptop. see link
>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146392
>How can I add and external wifi antenna to this laptop?

There are some ideas on how to butcher your laptop and add external
antennas at:
<http://repair4laptop.org/wireless_lan_antennae.html>
In general, they will require some drilling or modifications that will
destroy your warranty. I would not recommend doing this on a new
laptop.

A generally better idea is to add a wireless USB, PCMCIA, CardBUS,
PCI-Expresso, or Express Card to your laptop. Some of these include
external antenna connectors. For example:
<http://www.fab-corp.com/product.php?productid=16186&cat=0&page=1>
The USB device would be attached to your favorite style antenna, with
a 16ft USB cable between the laptop and the radio.

>Want to get the antenna up much higher than what the
>built in antennas will be

If you're thinking of using an omnidirectional antenna on a stick,
that works. I've seen it used at the local college. It has the
advantage of being fairly small when collapsed. However, if you know
the location of the campus access points, a directional panel antenna
offers more gain, generally less critical positioning, and some
interference reduction. Think about carrying a small 8dBi panel,
patch, biquad, or loop antenna instead of an omni. Height is good,
but gain and directionality are much better.


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From: me on 7 Jul 2008 10:34
seaweedsl <seaweedsteve(a)gmail.com> wrote:

>On Jul 3, 2:00�pm, m...(a)privacy.net wrote:
>> Just bought a Lenovo R61i laptop. see link
>>
>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834146392
>>
>> How can I add and external wifi antenna to this laptop?
>> Want to get the antenna up much higher than what the
>> built in antennas will be
>
>
>The Thinkpads generally have very good reception with built in
>wireless, check it out first.
>
>If not, you will want an external USB or ethernet client adapter.
>Search newegg for client under wireless or USB under wireless and
>follow the reviews.
>
>But try your R61 first. Built in is so convenient.

Ok will chk the built in first and see what happens.

the R61i should be delivered this afternoon
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