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    robbieholtz Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 22, 2008, 10:01 AM
    Need to boost a wireless signal
    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!!
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    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
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    KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839
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    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.
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    Dec 23, 2008, 07:28 PM

    Maybe a new router. What kind of router do you have right now?
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