View Full Version : Need to boost a wireless signal
robbieholtz
Dec 22, 2008, 10:01 AM
Here is what I'm looking for, I can receive the wireless signal on my laptop but its very weak, what can I buy to boost the signal? What's best? Another access point or a repeater? Is it possible to get another wireless router and hook it up? Will it receive the signal and then boost it up to send out?
PLEASE HELP!!
StaticFX
Dec 22, 2008, 11:05 AM
Well, they are pricey... from what I understand you can make your own booster..
A pringles can and tinfoil or something like that lol
Here are a few on buy.com wireless range extender: All Search Results - Buy.com (http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearchresults.asp?querytype=home&qu=wireless+range+extender&qxt=home&display=col&suggest=1)
KISS
Dec 22, 2008, 03:05 PM
Repeater. Some routers can be configured as a repeater.
Access points typically have all sorts of other options and are pricey.
ITstudent2006
Dec 23, 2008, 07:28 PM
Maybe a new router. What kind of router do you have right now?