Tester <teest@test.org> hath wroth:

>Is there any way to boost an internal antenna in a laptop without
>either opening up the laptop and installing a connector or getting a
>separate wireless card with an antenna connector?

Nope.

>For example, could one get any boost in signal by attaching an antenna
>to a coil of wire attached to the back of the screen? (the location of
>the internal antenna?

Nope. The internal antennas are fairly omnidirectional (spray RF in
all directions). Your coil will only catch a small part of the signal
on transmit. Maybe 10% coupling if you're lucky.

However, in receive, you could arrange a patch antenna next to the
internal antenna and get close to perhaps 70% coupling.

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