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    A wireless signal question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by smcgil9899, Sep 16, 2006.

  1. smcgil9899

    smcgil9899 Notebook Evangelist

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    My brother lives next door to me and he has a wireless network in his home. I told him I recieved a new laptop with wireless connectivity. Being a poor college student, he offered to let me share his connection. What do I need to do to wireless connect my laptop and desktop. My laptop connects but has a weak signal. Cam I buy a wireless router to better recieve his signal and connect my desktop at the same time? He has given me the WEP kep to access his secured network. Thanks
     
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    barney, Sep 16, 2006
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    I seen a D-Link router at Office Depot with Rangebooster. Will this help?
     
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    Or you can be Tech-ghetto and run a long ethernet cable from his house to a wireless router in your house :)
     
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    I would go with range extenders and if possible check to see if there is anything that might be weakening the signal(phones,buildings materials etc).And update all your wireless drivers.
     
    Reezin14, Sep 17, 2006
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