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    How to Increase Wireless Signal Strength ???

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Katmandu, May 29, 2008.

  1. Katmandu

    Katmandu Notebook Guru

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    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.
     
    Katmandu, May 29, 2008
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    <object width='425' height='355'><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LY8Wi7XRXCA&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LY8Wi7XRXCA&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width='425' height='355'></embed></object>
     
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  3. Katmandu

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    Facisnating!!!

    Gotta try it!!
     
    Katmandu, May 29, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Since you don't want to get salad on your cell phone, use hawking technologies, they have real equipment to extend the coverage without making a foul of yourself, plus, you don't have to pay more money to the cell phone carriers ;)
     
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    This is incredible. You should also try putting your access point into the bathroom fullfilled with foil!
     
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  7. atbnet

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    :laugh: Thanks, that was wonderful!
     
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  8. Softix

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    i'll try a.s.a.p......check either my wireless signal str reach front gate (30m) :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
     
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  9. Nirvana

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    I am very confused about the video, where should I connect both ends of Ethernet cable to? connect to the ethernet port so that I can get better wifi signal? does it even make sense?
     
    Nirvana, May 31, 2008
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  10. Shyster1

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    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :twitcy:

    Well, ok pixelot, I'll give it a try, but this thing better not interfere with my hat
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    the last thing I need to do is open up a back-door for the CIA to get back into my head! I've already got too many recipes in there.
     
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  11. Wirelessman

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    Hawking technologies will do , not aluminium hawking technologies!
     
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  12. Nirvana

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    Just want to report. The method video showed above is actually working.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 28, 2008
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  13. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    i have the Hawking Tech. HWU8DD. it is a small usb dish adapter and it works great. my built in got 0-1 bar on a network, and with this i got up to 4 bars.
     
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  14. Niqui

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    hi i have a wrt600n installed on the 1st floor of my house, but in my study i only get 1-3 bars depending, is there anything that i can install to get more bars upstairs? products
    HWDN1 Hi-Gain Wireless-300N USB Dish Adapter? but wont this only increase the signal and speed on my comp, and not the whole top floor?
    thanks
     
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  15. Wirelessman

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    More signal to the upper floor will definitely increase the throughput for the upper floor computers.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 29, 2008
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