C. Crane US3 Super USB WiFi Antenna 3 High Power Long Range 802.11 B G N Wireless with 30-Foot USB Split Cable

This Antenna works fine for us at this location. It picks up the signal a few hundred yards away where we couldn't receive it without.

this review is very late, but I've had this for a little over a year to use at a campground I go to on a lake where even cell phone coverage is hard. one of my neighbors had wireless (uverse) and let us use their connection for watching hulu (we weren't there that much to justify satellite) anyway, they were about 2 rows over (700' maybe) and I got their connection in like it was broadcasting right next to me and about 5 others but didn't know who they were, this does have a great range because the signal I was trying to hone in on had to go thru trees & about 3 other RV's, anyone who knows about signals is when it's going thru metal, it cuts the signal dramatically, but this antenna worked like a charm - I can only imagine its range when I get a clear shot range (maybe next year when I get a boat) - I had a problem about 3 mos owning it, when it starting feeling hot at the base, still worked, but it concerned me cause it wasn't normal - I contacted C Crane and they replaced it no problem, even paying the shipping! The company is great. I've also taken it to Myrtle Beach where there's plenty of "free wi-fi" around - had no problem - highly recommended!

I expected the antenna to be three feet long - it is only about 12". I had it unpacked and hung it on a nail on my wall within one minute. Before plugging the antenna into my computer I barely picked up the signal from 150' away (there were a lot of obstructions). After plugging in the antenna I got 5 bars and fast Internet. If you are hooked to the Internet you do not need to install any software. Just plug in the USB plug and I was up and running in seconds. The cable has two USB plugs. I got 4 bars with one USB was plugged in, and 5 bars with both plugged in. There is one problem though - after using for about a month, the USB cable connection started experiencing problems. I would lose connection to the antenna and have to wiggle the cables around.

I suppose this is a great item but it ran my laptop battery down so far until it wouldn't recharge. Do not leave this item plugged up too long, like overnight or so. Just do what you need to do then unplug it unless it's running on a straight current like on a pc. It does pickup more wifi networks but unless you know their passkey or they have guest setup you may have to try another source.

I gave this product a five star rating, because it definitely met my needs, and it performed as advertised! I have Windows 8 64-bit, and as long as you follow the install procedures, you should have any issues with the installation. The room that I'm staying in, while deployed, doesn't get any cell phone reception, nor can I pick up the wifi access point that is available. I attached the USB WIFI Antenna to a plastic pole, and attached it to the outside of my building so it had line of site to where the access point was located at, and I am getting 5 bars of signal strength, not to mention picking up a ton of other access points. Now I am able to Skype with my family, and access the internet without any problem. I am totally satisfied!!

C.Crane was very helpful in identifying my issues.. I needed an antenna to SEND from my router to the neighbor but this is used on his end and we could never get it to work

It does help alot with the wifi strength. it almost doubles the signal. I just don't like having to put it outside my truck cab every time I use my computer.

Had problems installing on my computer = called C. Crane and the tech lady helped me hook it up. Get 4 bars mounted inside with wifi source 1/8 a mile away = mount n center of window away from metal window frames.