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How can I get a Wi-Fi connection for my phone ? - 025 - 06-20-2014 02:06 PM
So, when it comes to Wi-Fi, I'm a total ignorant (Not really) but I still know it's a wireless internet
Our neighbour (who is a computers specialist) has an ADSL router (Registered on our name but he pays the bill since he's renting our garage) and he passed a network cable to our 5 ports Hub, only 2 ports are used though (The family's computer and my laptop)
So .... I was wondering if there's a "way" to get a Wi-Fi connection for my phone (I don't wanna use the laptop much often) I have seen those USB adapters like these :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-USB-2-0-ethernet-Network-LAN-RJ45-ADAPTER-CARD-Card-White-for-PC-HK-/200990604927?pt=US_USB_Wi_Fi_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item2ecbf93e7f
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-150Mbps-USB-WiFi-Wireless-Adapter-802-11n-g-b-Printer-Phone-Fax-Machine-cc-/390783124141?pt=US_USB_Wi_Fi_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item5afc7d42ad
So ..... Can anyone tell me if these things work ...... And please no answers like : "Your neighbour is a computer specialist .... Go ask him !!"
- hbk - 06-20-2014 02:10 PM
>if the wireless signal is very low and u couldn't get phone to access then u need to get a range extender or an access point
>the links whichever u've given won't be useful for connecting ur phone instead
>check the below links
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Netgear-WN3000RP-Universal-WiFi-Range-Extender-Extend-wireless-network-coverage-/181334065858?pt=US_Networking_Boosters_Extenders_Antennas&hash=item2a385a42c2
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Awireless+access+point&keywords=wireless+access+point&ie=UTF8&qid=1393590367
P.S 1st link will work in powerline u can plug it in power socket and connect wirelessly but make sure no surge protector or spike buster is installed in electrical line in that case it might/might not work
2nd link is APs where u can connect to the hub and through wireless to any devices including phone
Hope it helps
- Pete - 06-20-2014 02:21 PM
hbk is right.