C. Crane Super USB WiFi Antenna II - Manual (Page 13)

Super USB WiFi Antenna Page 13
WiFi Tips
1. Disable your internal WiFi Antenna:
Laptop Users:
There should be a button of switch
that disables the internal WiFi antenna
Windows XP:
Access “Network Connections” from
the “Control Panel”, then right click on the “Wireless
Connection” icon and choose “Disable”.
Window Vista:
From the Start menu right-click on
“Network” and choose “Properties”. From the sidebar
click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click on
the “Wireless Connection” icon and choose “Dis-
able”.
Mac Users:
From the desktop click the wireless icon
found at the top of the screen and choose “Turn
Airport Off”.
2. Receiving an outside signal in a building:
For best performance place the Super USB WiFi
Antenna oriented vertically in the center of a window
that is facing the WiFi source. Obstructions between
the source of the WiFi signal and the antenna will
greatly reduce the effective WiFi range.
3. Receiving an inside signal from within the same
building:
If the WiFi source is located on the same floor, orient
the Super USB WiFi Antenna vertically. If the WiFi
source is located on a floor above or below, it may
be necessary to adjust the angle of the antenna to
receive in the direction of WiFi source.
4. Weatherproofing the Super USB WiFi Antenna:
It is possible to weatherproof the Super USB WiFi
Antenna using some inexpensive and commonly
found parts. For more information, see the web at:
http://www.ccrane.com/instruction-manuals/super-
usb-wifi-antenna-weatherproofing.pdf
5. Stabilize a weak signal when using Windows XP:
Positioned the Super USB WiFi Antenna vertically in
the center of the window, if the WiFi source is out-
side your location. If you are using Windows XP,
select “More Settings” then select change and adjust
the “TX Rate” to 1 Mbps or 5 Mbps. Doing this will
increase that stability and usability of the WiFi signal
while still supplying enough speed for browsing the
internet and streaming media.