Setting Up Wokfi: Choosing Dongles & Dishes | Signal Strength

[GiTS]

I want to set up a two way wifi connection over as far of a distance as possible using wokfi.
When choosing wifi dongles for the wokfi apparatus, should I get a normal dongle or the type with an attachable antennae?
When choosing woks/parabolic dishes, what is the best depth to choose for my application?
Is there a software out there that gives me more detailed information on signal strength than just the 5 bars my computer shows me? Do I have to worry about anything besides signal strength?

Thank you

 

[Aaron Barnard]

When choosing wifi dongles for the wokfi apparatus, it is best to get a dongle with an attachable antennae as this will provide better signal reception. The range of the antennae will depend on the type you choose.

When choosing woks/parabolic dishes, the best depth to choose will depend on your application and the size of the area in which you want to provide coverage. It is important to consider both the size of the area you are trying to provide coverage for and the size of the dish itself when selecting a depth.

There is software available that can provide more detailed information on signal strength than the typical 5 bars shown by your computer. Such software includes tools like inSSIDer, NetStumbler, and Tamosoft CommView. When considering signal strength, you should also take into account other factors such as line-of-sight, interference, and noise.