[ahhhwhereditgo]

Ok I have a Microsoft MN-500? router, I have had it for some time and it ran great a Very Good signal most of the time. I had to move my computer a couple rooms away, about 20-30 feet and now I only recieve Very Low to Low signal. My question is if I get a higher gain antenna for the the network will it still benefit if I have it on the network card not the router. The router does not seem to allow you to remove or change the antenna it has so im wondering if i put the antenna on the network card will it improve?

[hilowe]

I believe that it depends on the wireless NIC. Some are setup so that you can attach an external antenna. Others, you almost have to take the card apart to be able to attach the antenna.

I have two Orinoco cards for my network, and tehy allow me to attach an antenna. I don't know what other brands will also allow that.