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Increase Mac Mini’s ad-hoc WiFi range

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Hello. I have an early 2009 Mac Mini at my cottage to play media through.
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-FYI, This is a strictly offline setup. No router, no ISP.
+FYI - This is a strictly offline setup. No router, no ISP.
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I often use the ad-how or “create network” option so I can stream to another Mac. The main issue I’ve encountered is Range. Using WiFi scan option on the airport utility iOS app, the RSSI of the ad-hoc network is -61. I’m only 6ft away with no obstructions. I know at -65 you can start dropping packets. I tested several channels including 5 GHz ones and there is no difference.
So is there a better solution? A better internal WiFi NIC? A nativity supported USB adapter (specifying native support because I’ve read they all use separate drivers and utilities to work.
I don’t care what it is as long as I can create a reliable WiFi ad-hoc network.

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Mac Mini Model A1283

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crwdns2934245:0crwdne2934245:0 Dan

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-Increase Mac’s ad-hoc wifi range
+Increase Mac Mini’s ad-hoc WiFi range

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Hello. I have an early 2009 Mac Mini at my cottage to play media through.

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FYI, This is a strictly offline setup. No router, no ISP.

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I often use the ad-how or “create network” option so I can stream to another Mac. The main issue I’ve encountered is Range. Using WiFi scan option on the airport utility iOS app, the RSSI of the ad-hoc network is -61. I’m only 6ft away with no obstructions. I know at -65 you can start dropping packets. I tested several channels including 5 GHz ones and there is no difference.

So is there a better solution? A better internal WiFi NIC? A nativity supported USB adapter (specifying native support because I’ve read they all use separate drivers and utilities to work.

I don’t care what it is as long as I can create a reliable WiFi ad-hoc network.

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Mac Mini Model A1283

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crwdns2934245:0crwdne2934245:0 Dan

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Increase Mac’s ad-hoc wifi range

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-Hello. I have an early 2009 Mac Mini at my cottage to play media through. FYI, This is a strictly offline setup. No router, no ISP. I often use the ad-how or “create network” option so I can stream to another Mac. The main issue I’ve encountered is Range. Using wifi scan option on the airport utility iOS app, the RSSI of the ad-hoc network is -61. I’m only 6ft away with no obstructions. I know at -65 you can start dropping packets. I tested several channels including 5Ghz ones and there is no difference. [br]
+Hello. I have an early 2009 Mac Mini at my cottage to play media through.
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+[quote]
+FYI, This is a strictly offline setup. No router, no ISP.
-So is there a better solution? A better internal wifi NIC? A nativity supported USB adapter (specifying native support because I’ve read they all use separate drivers and utilities to work. I don’t care what it is as long as I can create a reliable wifi ad-hoc network.
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+I often use the ad-how or “create network” option so I can stream to another Mac. The main issue I’ve encountered is Range. Using WiFi scan option on the airport utility iOS app, the RSSI of the ad-hoc network is -61. I’m only 6ft away with no obstructions. I know at -65 you can start dropping packets. I tested several channels including 5 GHz ones and there is no difference.
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+So is there a better solution? A better internal WiFi NIC? A nativity supported USB adapter (specifying native support because I’ve read they all use separate drivers and utilities to work.
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+I don’t care what it is as long as I can create a reliable WiFi ad-hoc network.

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crwdns2934241:0crwdne2934241:0 Rob Barling

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Increase Mac’s ad-hoc wifi range

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Hello. I have an early 2009 Mac Mini at my cottage to play media through. FYI, This is a strictly offline setup. No router, no ISP. I often use the ad-how or “create network” option so I can stream to another Mac. The main issue I’ve encountered is Range. Using wifi scan option on the airport utility iOS app, the RSSI of the ad-hoc network is -61. I’m only 6ft away with no obstructions. I know at -65 you can start dropping packets. I tested several channels including 5Ghz ones and there is no difference. [br]

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So is there a better solution? A better internal wifi NIC? A nativity supported USB adapter (specifying native support because I’ve read they all use separate drivers and utilities to work. I don’t care what it is as long as I can create a reliable wifi ad-hoc network.

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Mac Mini Model A1283

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