Wi-Fi Antennas for the Rver. (the less costly versions). Many Rvers have laptops and use the campground Wi-Fi internet access. Campground Wi-Fi… It is was it is. This is worth repeating… IT IS WHAT IT IS ! It’s not like at home, it’s not like at restaurants. Campground antennas are spread out, and unlike homes and restaurants, reception is only as good as your antenna in your pc. The small built in antenna in your laptop is not going to give you the results you want from inside your rv. The metal framework of your rv, the other electronics, the microwave, and the general electrical wiring effects your Wi-Fi reception. Neighboring Rv’s add to the reception issues, especially if they have a personal Wi-Fi router sending out a signal from their Rv, which can interfere with your reception of the campground signal. Many rvers say that they can go outside and get good reception, but reception suffers greatly inside their rv. It’s not a campground Wi-Fi problem… it’s your small fixed Wi-Fi antenna in your laptop. Here’s some less costly solutions to correct the problem, but you can spends upwards of $200+ for the best outside antennas, but you probably don’t need them. This is not to say that the campground system doesn’t have an issue from time to time, but most of the time, it’s your small, fixed antenna that limits your reception.
Internal antenna system. This USB Adapter is your new antenna. Buy new or reconditioned. The 16 ft extension cable that’s amplified and shielded lets you place your antenna near a window or ceiling for better reception than you would get via the built in antenna in your laptop. The difference could be dramatic 4-5 bars verses none-1 bar in reception.
External Antenna system. Again, it’s a USB connection with an internal antenna, AND an external antenna option. The external antenna mounts to the outside of your rv magnetically for greater range and better reception (you will need the extension cable).
UPDATE: PACKAGE DEAL
Get both antennas with the adapter for $29.99
comes with extension cable (length unknown)
Both have a easy installation disc and hook up via a USB port.
So there you have it…
the solution to your reception problems.
I have used both and it solves just about every Wi-Fi connection problem.
But remember… campground Wi-Fi … IS WHAT IT IS … there’s only so much bandwidth to go around. Everyone gets a slice of the bandwidth pie. The more guests using the system, the small the pie of bandwidth pie, which means perhaps slower transfer of data.
Campground systems, unlike your home, is NOT designed to do Net-Flix and watch movies or tv shows. This although sometimes possible, basically makes everyone else’s Wi-Fi experience miserable.
So please be courteous.
Wi-Fi is intended for Email, Facebook, web searches, and short videos (YouTube)… not to transfer large amounts of data, like movies.
Hope this helps you improve your equipment, and make a better connection.
The choice is your… get a better antenna, or live with the problems.
