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The Book of Wireless, Second Edition
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The Book of Wireless, Second Edition

by John Ross
January 2008
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
336 pages
9h 43m
English
No Starch Press
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Installing USB Adapters

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.

This USB Wi-Fi adapter has a permanently attached external antenna.

Figure 5-1. This USB Wi-Fi adapter has a permanently attached external antenna.

To install a USB adapter, follow these steps:

  1. Run a USB cable from the computer to the location where you plan to place ...

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