Hi -- I have a brand-spanking new HP Envy 17" with all the whistles and bells. I work online and remotely, so a powerful machine is a must. I am often in places where my connectivity is by wifi only. Prime example is this month: I am in a location that has community-wide wifi (available through subscription). My host provided me with this log-on, so that's what I've been using. However! The signal strength isn't strong enough for video conferencing. I can do browsing, and can even do Skype phone calls. But video conferencing with Adobe Connect is not an option. My host let me try his external wifi antenna. He installed the drivers and plugged it in. It has about a 30 ft cable, and is an indoor/outdoor device about the size of a hardback novel. When I try to get a signal with this device, the signal is actually WEAKER than with the internal Wifi!! (This device shows up as Wifi2 in my selection choices). -- I'm getting by for now with my limited capability, but I'll be leaving here soon and going to Panama for a couple months. And I'll be facing a similar situation there -- I'll need to rely on whatever wifi is available. I also have a Skyroam mobile Wifi, but that is also not giving me a strong enough signal for Adobe Connect video conferencing.
Any help will be appreciated. Please note: I am a tech idiot. I'm not joking even a little. Please talk to me like a complete beginner, because 99% of the time, that's exactly what I am. But my end goal is to get a strong enough signal to resume my Adobe Connect video conferencing.
Thanks in advance for any help.
EDIT: I travel for work, so whatever solution I find MUST be portable so that I can use it in multiple locations worldwide.
Any help will be appreciated. Please note: I am a tech idiot. I'm not joking even a little. Please talk to me like a complete beginner, because 99% of the time, that's exactly what I am. But my end goal is to get a strong enough signal to resume my Adobe Connect video conferencing.
Thanks in advance for any help.
EDIT: I travel for work, so whatever solution I find MUST be portable so that I can use it in multiple locations worldwide.