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    Wireless signal booster

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Samwise592, Jan 30, 2005.

  1. Samwise592

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    is there anything Non-hardware out there to boost a wi-fi b/g signal?

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    sorry, but software simply can't perform physics miracles to improve anything to do with a wireless signal. Now, taking down walls in your house and removing all radiowave generating devices such as microwaves and wireless phones are options to improve wireless range -- but probably not reasonable ones!
     
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    How much of a reduction in bandwidth between wired and wireless is acceptable. I'm losing a lot of bandwidth when wireless, from about 4 MBPS wired down to about 1 MBPS or less wireless, even when parked right beside the router. Should I be satisfied with that or should I be looking for more? Thanks.




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    Yeah, i figured as much, have any of you ever heard of some home made device? (REALLY not looking to not spend any money) im just trying to get alittle better signal/longer range

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by abaxter
     
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    You can sometimes improve the AP's output by adding a higher gain antenna. Check http://www.freeantennas.com for some ideas. I have played with the 10 db corner reflector, and it worked.

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    Yep, an antenna is the best way to boost the signal on a wireless connection. Most of the default ones are pretty poor. But antennas do cost money too, especially if it is supposed to be a lasting solution. That said, the proverbial pringles can antenna can actually work pretty well and doesn't break most budgets.
     
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    pringles can antenna ???

    Do tell.[ :p]




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    Use a spoon - it worked for me!
     
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    I bought an 11 DBi antennae for my linksys router. The signal went from good to excellent. Sorry, I am not a techie to tell you download speeds or signal strength in more objective terminology. The antennae cost $49 as opposed to linksys' 9 Dbi antennae. I never tried the firmware upgrade since I am still under warranty. Firmware upgradges, in general, tend to void the warranty....

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    Sorry for the delay. There are plenty of sites with info on pringles can antennas here one that gives a good overview of the cost, process, and capabilities:

    LINK
     
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    Er...thanks (I think)




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    Dang, I gotta go out and a can of Pringles!

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