Windows 10: Do USB WiFi adapters supplement or replace existing WiFi antenna?

Discus and support Do USB WiFi adapters supplement or replace existing WiFi antenna? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When using a laptop the internal antenna can only receive the WiFi signal that exists in that air space where it is located so it seems to me that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by wiganken, Mar 16, 2019.

  1. wiganken Win User

    Do USB WiFi adapters supplement or replace existing WiFi antenna?


    When using a laptop the internal antenna can only receive the WiFi signal that exists in that air space where it is located so it seems to me that plugging in a USB WiFi adapter into the laptop cannot increase the WiFi performance and yet that is the reason they are sold. Is it the case that the USB adapter adds another antenna and the two work together to increase the strength and quality of signal received? Is that how it works?

    :)
     
    wiganken, Mar 16, 2019
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    John Phoenix, Mar 16, 2019
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  4. 95Viper Win User

    Do USB WiFi adapters supplement or replace existing WiFi antenna?

    wifi antennas?

    Not being rude or anything by posting links; however, antennas are more than a wire in a piece of covering.
    You got propagation, transmit/receive gain, standing waves, etc. to consider in the proper implementation. It is, actually, more important on low power output/receive circuits/chipsets.

    Here are a few informative sites for info on antennas:

    Understanding Antenna Specifications and Operation

    Introduction to Wi-Fi Wireless Antennas

    The Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Antennas

    Understanding 802.11 Antennas

    If you do a search for Understanding wifi antenna design you will see lots of info on the subject.
     
    95Viper, Mar 16, 2019
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