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Old 11-12-2004, 08:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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is their any way to boost a wireless network signal without having to buy a network signal booster.
i use d link
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Old 11-12-2004, 10:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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there is this way to make a really good antena that can catch signals up to a mile, you do it with a Pringles (chips) cyllinder and wire some stuff around, you can look on the internet and there are dirrections.
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Old 11-13-2004, 01:21 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
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also depends on what your router supports. 802.11g is 54mb/s, but at a shorter range... 802.11b is 11mb/s, but supports a much larger range.
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i have 802.11b 11 mbps but i was going to buy a booster that upgrades to 802.11b at 22 mbps with even more range but its 60$ which is alot comparted to others i have seen. do u know a link to the pringles can i dea?
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Old 11-13-2004, 11:37 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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I would just invest in the signal booster. Not to degrade the Pringles can idea...=)
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Old 11-13-2004, 09:29 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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If you are trying to expand your signal without spending money you can try simple things like relocating the router or keeping metal objects and other electronics (like microwaves) away.

I don't believe in "Extender" devices anymore. I have been through quite a few and it is still easier and usually cheaper to just buy another access point and use it to extend your network.
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