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    need to increase range

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by pwillie, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. pwillie

    pwillie Notebook Consultant

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    we just got a belkin wireless g router and its a little sluggish and drops do u guys know a cheap way to increase the range.?
     
    pwillie, Feb 12, 2006
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    Move it away from metal objects like kitchen appliances. And any Cordless phones, TV's, etc.

    You really can't change the range if nothing is interfering with it, although you could buy antennea's to attach to it


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    nickspohn, Feb 12, 2006
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    where would i get one
     
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    Where you got your router
     
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    daacon, Feb 17, 2006
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