wifi detectors
Oct 7th 2009 | 12:53 am
#16
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Re: wifi detectors
Best program I use for the PC is shown below in a video. It pulls up a little radar and shows ALL nearby your location, some green some red.
Too simple
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lNqqryPBNU
DSB.
Too simple
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lNqqryPBNU
DSB.
All that is doing is finding an unencrypted signal and logging on. I thought it was some magic programme that opened the red ones! 
Oct 7th 2009 | 1:00 am
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Re: wifi detectors
Especially if you are driving around..
This one works the best that I've seen.
Load the program and it does it, or constantly checks and tries.
Simples
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Oct 7th 2009 | 1:47 am
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Re: wifi detectors
Oct 7th 2009 | 1:58 am
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Re: wifi detectors
I can see that you are being quite the negative so I will duck out of this thread before you annoy. I really don't know what has happened to the simple age old art of nice conversations.
All the best, not
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Oct 7th 2009 | 7:45 am
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Re: wifi detectors
Go to Carrefour and look at their Belkin range, you want the Wireless G+ mimo or better still the next one up N1 mimo which has a wider range. I had the G+ mimo it cost about 25 euro about a year ago, the range was up to 300m. I wasn't able to have an internet connection where I lived and the Belkin made a huge difference. It comes with a cd and is simple to install. You may also need a usb extension lead but don't buy the usb extension lead from Carrefour as they are around 7 euro, I bought mine from a computer shop for 2 euro.
Oct 7th 2009 | 8:18 am
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Re: wifi detectors
Go to Carrefour and look at their Belkin range, you want the Wireless G+ mimo or better still the next one up N1 mimo which has a wider range. I had the G+ mimo it cost about 25 euro about a year ago, the range was up to 300m. I wasn't able to have an internet connection where I lived and the Belkin made a huge difference. It comes with a cd and is simple to install. You may also need a usb extension lead but don't buy the usb extension lead from Carrefour as they are around 7 euro, I bought mine from a computer shop for 2 euro.
Oct 7th 2009 | 7:59 pm
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Re: wifi detectors
I've got an excellent connection, but if I have tried any around me that my computer detects they are rarely of sufficient strength as to be much use.
Oct 7th 2009 | 8:27 pm
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Re: wifi detectors
Digdug,
In answer to ur original question, 5km seems optimistic but not impossible.
For that range I would expect to purchase a parabolic antenna. I know of one with a 2.5km range. Point it in the opposite direction and u would get 5km. Obviously, this would need to be outdoors.
There are other less powerful antennas (indoor and outdoor) available which should be sufficient for most needs. they are usually used in conjunction with a USB adapter and work well.
the spanish are very much into this technology. Constantly, I am monitoring windows, roofs, etc and it's simply amazing at the array of hardware about. It all goes unnoticed to the unwary. The devices can be purchased online or in good computer shops. Media Markt might even stock them. They are totally legal to purchase. Their legality is dependent on what u use it for!!
They can be used to transmit or receive signals. For instance, a typical use might be to access ur home signal, whilst ur on the beach a few hundred metres away.
One final note, I prefer not to attract attention, so mine is indoors. If I see one on ur roof, I'll know exactly what ur doing, lol.
I hope this gives a brief insight into the technology, as I found the whole arena quite confusing when I first started.
John.
In answer to ur original question, 5km seems optimistic but not impossible.
For that range I would expect to purchase a parabolic antenna. I know of one with a 2.5km range. Point it in the opposite direction and u would get 5km. Obviously, this would need to be outdoors.
There are other less powerful antennas (indoor and outdoor) available which should be sufficient for most needs. they are usually used in conjunction with a USB adapter and work well.
the spanish are very much into this technology. Constantly, I am monitoring windows, roofs, etc and it's simply amazing at the array of hardware about. It all goes unnoticed to the unwary. The devices can be purchased online or in good computer shops. Media Markt might even stock them. They are totally legal to purchase. Their legality is dependent on what u use it for!!
They can be used to transmit or receive signals. For instance, a typical use might be to access ur home signal, whilst ur on the beach a few hundred metres away.
One final note, I prefer not to attract attention, so mine is indoors. If I see one on ur roof, I'll know exactly what ur doing, lol.
I hope this gives a brief insight into the technology, as I found the whole arena quite confusing when I first started.
John.
Oct 7th 2009 | 8:48 pm
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Re: wifi detectors
I'm assuming that this picks up signals that your laptop wouldn't, does that then give a usable signal? Is it strong enough to give a good stable connection?
I've got an excellent connection, but if I have tried any around me that my computer detects they are rarely of sufficient strength as to be much use.
I've got an excellent connection, but if I have tried any around me that my computer detects they are rarely of sufficient strength as to be much use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSO3XpyuTtI
DSB.
Oct 7th 2009 | 10:25 pm
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Re: wifi detectors
Go to Carrefour and look at their Belkin range, you want the Wireless G+ mimo or better still the next one up N1 mimo which has a wider range. I had the G+ mimo it cost about 25 euro about a year ago, the range was up to 300m. I wasn't able to have an internet connection where I lived and the Belkin made a huge difference. It comes with a cd and is simple to install. You may also need a usb extension lead but don't buy the usb extension lead from Carrefour as they are around 7 euro, I bought mine from a computer shop for 2 euro.
Oct 7th 2009 | 11:13 pm
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Re: wifi detectors
No Wifi signal is secure in a total sense, Although a few people have been caught parked outside houses hacking Wifi Signals. Best thing you can do with a Wifi Router Access point is 1 Switch it Off 2 If you have to have it on then use the Mac Address tables for access.
Oct 7th 2009 | 11:16 pm
#28
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Re: wifi detectors
No Wifi signal is secure in a total sense, Although a few people have been caught parked outside houses hacking Wifi Signals. Best thing you can do with a Wifi Router Access point is 1 Switch it Off 2 If you have to have it on then use the Mac Address tables for access.
Especially when you prioritize the most important MAC address for bandwidth
DSB.
Oct 8th 2009 | 12:09 am
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Re: wifi detectors
Digdug,
In answer to ur original question, 5km seems optimistic but not impossible.
For that range I would expect to purchase a parabolic antenna. I know of one with a 2.5km range. Point it in the opposite direction and u would get 5km. Obviously, this would need to be outdoors.
There are other less powerful antennas (indoor and outdoor) available which should be sufficient for most needs. they are usually used in conjunction with a USB adapter and work well.
the spanish are very much into this technology. Constantly, I am monitoring windows, roofs, etc and it's simply amazing at the array of hardware about. It all goes unnoticed to the unwary. The devices can be purchased online or in good computer shops. Media Markt might even stock them. They are totally legal to purchase. Their legality is dependent on what u use it for!!
They can be used to transmit or receive signals. For instance, a typical use might be to access ur home signal, whilst ur on the beach a few hundred metres away.
One final note, I prefer not to attract attention, so mine is indoors. If I see one on ur roof, I'll know exactly what ur doing, lol.
I hope this gives a brief insight into the technology, as I found the whole arena quite confusing when I first started.
John.
In answer to ur original question, 5km seems optimistic but not impossible.
For that range I would expect to purchase a parabolic antenna. I know of one with a 2.5km range. Point it in the opposite direction and u would get 5km. Obviously, this would need to be outdoors.
There are other less powerful antennas (indoor and outdoor) available which should be sufficient for most needs. they are usually used in conjunction with a USB adapter and work well.
the spanish are very much into this technology. Constantly, I am monitoring windows, roofs, etc and it's simply amazing at the array of hardware about. It all goes unnoticed to the unwary. The devices can be purchased online or in good computer shops. Media Markt might even stock them. They are totally legal to purchase. Their legality is dependent on what u use it for!!
They can be used to transmit or receive signals. For instance, a typical use might be to access ur home signal, whilst ur on the beach a few hundred metres away.
One final note, I prefer not to attract attention, so mine is indoors. If I see one on ur roof, I'll know exactly what ur doing, lol.
I hope this gives a brief insight into the technology, as I found the whole arena quite confusing when I first started.
John.
any idea what a parabolic antenna should cost, and more to the point, what the hell would i be asking for in spanish
DD
