Does a wifi card need antenna?
Yes, wifi chips do not have integrated antennas and thus require them. FYI, wired Ethernet will always be faster then wifi, both is mbps and in ping/latency (time it takes to send data to the server).
Where do you put a wifi card antenna?
You want the antennas on your card and the router to be roughly parallel to each other. Thus, if both are on the same floor they would both be vertical.
What makes a good WIFI antenna?
There are two types of Wi-Fi antenna, omnidirectional and directional. For example, the best WiFi antenna for shops and offices are dome ceiling WiFi antennas. These antennas produce a wide signal for devices in a large room to pick up. These would fall into the omnidirectional category.
Can you use WIFI without antennas?
Without antenna there can be no wifi. In case there is no visible antenna in a Wifi device it is most probably using PIFA. An external antenna is better in the sense that it does allow you to have better transmission and reception capabilities. So it will most likely outperform a device that has no external antennas.
Do wifi antennas really work?
Wi-Fi vendors almost always slap on the cheaper antennas. But you can buy antennas that are enhanced, generally giving you better range and performance. Replacing the antenna(s) on your router can give you better overall coverage.
Why do WiFi cards have two antennas?
A dual Wi-Fi antenna is a pair of identical antennas on a wireless router or Wi-Fi-equipped device, intended to eliminate signal fading and dead spots. A dual antenna on either the router or the end user device offers a solution to the problem of Wi-Fi fading, dead spots, and drop-outs.
Why do Wi-Fi cards have two antennas?
Where does WiFi antenna go on PC?
The antenna is located right next to your computer case which does a excellent job of blocking the signal. So you want the back of the computer to face your router. Many people stuff the computer under a desk against a wall. This blocks the signal from almost all sides.