January 2008
Intermediate to advanced
336 pages
9h 43m
English
Most USB wireless adapters are compact devices with one or more internal antennas or with external antennas that are connected to the adapter through a hinge that allows the antenna element to move around, like the one shown in Figure 5-1. Because the adapter connects to the computer through a cable, it's easy to move the whole adapter around when the first position you try doesn't detect an adequate signal from the access point.

Figure 5-1. This USB Wi-Fi adapter has a permanently attached external antenna.
To install a USB adapter, follow these steps:
Run a USB cable from the computer to the location where you plan to place ...