Help! Wireless connectivity for a college dorm?

Question

Well I just learned that my college dorm will only have wireless connectivity OUTSIDE, in the patio! This was a shock to me- I thought they would know we will be needing the internet from our rooms for assignments.

So any ideas? Is there something I can easily hook up in my room to get connectivity to the internet??

Thanks!

Answer 1

You need a wired or wireless connection.  If you don't have access to either then a data card from your local cellphone provider may be the only option.

Answer 2

Your room will be wired for a LAN ethernet port. Well it most likely will unless your school is still in the stone age. A lot of dorms aren't wired for wireless. My wireless only worked for about half the semester, the rest of the time we just plugged in. Its not a big deal really as your laptop won't leave your desk very often, and there are lan ports all over when you do.

Answer 3

plug your computer into an ethernet port. look around on the net. there are diy projects out there where you can build a much more sensitive wifi antenna for your pc out of things like a pringles can. that might give you the range you need to get to the wireless signal on your patio