March 11, 2007 09:12
I have been trying to get some wifi access aboard for some time. Quickertek got some bad press c/o cost and not working very well. Other solution were complex and/or expensive. Well I am now using the QUICKY by Quickertek. Small metal box the size if half a cigaret pack with 4" antenna on top and usb cable from bottom. Load driver and plug into usb port. About $200!
I am at end of dock about 1000yds from hotel and I could only get one sporadic and useless signal if I held powerbook up high on bow. Now PB is back in cabinet and QUICKY is hanging in companionway pulling in 12 local wifi signals with great quality and strength. Apple Airport is about 50 MW and QUICKY is 500MW. Works better than I expected. See Quickertek.com
I am at end of dock about 1000yds from hotel and I could only get one sporadic and useless signal if I held powerbook up high on bow. Now PB is back in cabinet and QUICKY is hanging in companionway pulling in 12 local wifi signals with great quality and strength. Apple Airport is about 50 MW and QUICKY is 500MW. Works better than I expected. See Quickertek.com