Monday, June 7, 2010

How to identify fake or genuine Gsky wifi adapter

G-Sky high power wifi adapter is an old popular brand before other brands came out in recent years to compete. However, G-Sky good reputation also give rise to the problem of serious counterfeit products flooding into the market.

According to unofficial sources, there are over 10 factories that producing counterfeit G-sky adapter but sell to end user at genuine product pricing! Their packaging look alike, adapter also look same, the only effective identification method is by looking into the printed circuit board (yup that means u got to open up the adapter casing and look inside.)

steps to verify:
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1. look for G-Sky marking on right top.
2. check the parts with red circle highlighted.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

forumer review: 14dbi panel directional vs 16dbi yagi at 1KM

testing devices:
a) buffalo router as signal transmitter
b) 1000mW usb wifi adapter as signal receiver
c) directional antenna: 14dbi panel DIY stock, 16dbi yagi.



1) Get ready a DIY stock of 14dbi panel directional antenna and 16dbi yagi antenna for PK testing.














2)This buffalo device as signal source.






















3) Signal transmitted from here:





















4) Receiving point at here:



















5) Bird-eye view: range ~ 1.08 KM, not fully open space, partially obstructed by buildings in between, 15 tilt degree。















6) Horizontal view.



















7) Result: very little differences in terms of signal level between 14dbi panel vs 16dbi yagi. As such, tester recommended 14dbi panel for its compact size, easy handling and its dbi/price/performance ratio.

坛友的测试: 14dbi 平板 vs 16dbi 八木 (1 KM 距离)

测试工具:
用一个 1000mW wifi adapter 网卡


1) 准备了 DIY 成品的 14dbi 平板 PK 16dbi 八木














2)这个 buffalo 作为发射讯号起点。






















3) 发射位置地点图:





















4) 接收点:



















5) 鸟瞰图: 距离 1.08 KM, 中间有阻挡物, 斜度 15 度。















6) 水平图,经过大河流。



















7) 结论: 极小差异, 测试者推荐使用性价比更好,更容易摆放的 14dbi 平板。