>Bruce, Get a Hawking Tech Omni Directional 6DB Antenna, I have one on
>the outside of the house sitting on the window sill of the 2nd floor, it
>has about a 26 inch cable feeding a NeatGear WG311 card, it works great
>for me, I picked up 9 neighborhood AP't this morning.
>I don't know if you live near a Micro Center, that are not too many, but
>they carry Hawking Products. The Tech Omni Directional 6Db antenna is
>only 5 bucks after a rebate, Hawking Tech Wireless G USB Network Adapter
>6DB Antenna Combo 802.11G is the same deal, 5 bucks with a rebate, or
>was when I bought mine. I have that adapter, and it works great. Go to
>http://www.microcenter.com/ and check out these two devices, I didn't
>read all the details, since There is a Micro Center store in my area
>located in Fairfax Virginia. You might be able to get these product
>thru an on-line order, but check on the rebate details for on-line orders.
>FM

Thanks FM! I've heard good things about Hawking and that's a great
deal. The cable and plug alone are worth more than that. An omni isn't
the best for long distances, I'm told, but I can't argue with success.
I'm definitely getting one of those for experiments.

Bruce