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05-29-2008, 10:34 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Troy, Ohio Posts: 201
|  How to Increase Wireless Signal Strength ???
I have an IBM T31 with built in WiFi. I need to know how I can increase the signal (reception) strength.
The obvious stuff has been done. Move as close as possible to the signal source etc...
Is there some type of external (USB) adapter available for laptops that will INCREASE the WiFi signal strength (dbi) ??
BTW, I don't have control over the router's output signal.
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05-29-2008, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 2,150
|  Re: How to Increase Wireless Signal Strength ???
There are USB adapters that you can look into, or broadband cards. I know I saw a DIY on Lifehacker.com where they took a USB wireless adapter and added almost like a small antenna to it and it was supposed to increase reception quite a bit. Mostly, though, the strength will be determined by the source. Meaning, if you are as close to the source as you can get, and the source is broadcasting as far as it is able, then there is nothing much you can do.
You could always get a better wireless router that has farther range capabilities, but as far as improving reception, that would rely on improving the range and signal quality of the wireless router.
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05-29-2008, 10:52 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Troy, Ohio Posts: 201
|  Re: How to Increase Wireless Signal Strength ???
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Originally Posted by surgeVel  You could always get a better wireless router that has farther range capabilities, but as far as improving reception, that would rely on improving the range and signal quality of the wireless router. | That's the problem. It's not my router.
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05-29-2008, 11:27 AM
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Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 999
| Re: How to Increase Wireless Signal Strength ???
Directional antennas will help. Or put a range expander in between the router and computer.
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05-29-2008, 01:56 PM
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| Re: How to Increase Wireless Signal Strength ???
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Originally Posted by Katmandu That's the problem. It's not my router. | If you do not have control over the router or anything like that means you are trying to seal WiFi from someone else. Which is illegal and against our forum policy to discuss.
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