[hils86]

I have finally just got broadband set up in our new house. We are with AOL, and so am using the router they sent (D-LINK). We have a laptop that works ok, but the signal on the desktop PC is constantly either 'Low' or 'Very Low', and so often doesn't work very well (or very slowly). I installed a Netgear WG311 PCI wireless adaptor into this desktop.

The modem is in the only place it can be, due to the location of the telephone socket.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to anything I can buy that may help to boost the signal at all?

Thanks very much!

Hilary

[Morrison5891]

You can add a wireless signal repeater or "booster" You can get this at any local retail shop like best but or fry's. OR move the wireless router closer to the computer, laptop and any other connection you need a stronger single for...

Something like this: http://www.hawkingtech.com/products/...ID=19&FamID=84

[JohnWill]

I don't like wireless repeaters, they're just another item you have to configure.



Hawking Tech has a number of products that will help you increase your wireless range. The root page is Hawking Hi-Gain™ WiFi Range Extending Products.

Some of the more interesting products are this Hawking [HSB2] Hi-Gain WiFi Signal Booster, which can be used on either end of a wireless connection to boost the signal power.

Another way to increase your signal strength is by the use of hi-gain antennas. You can choose from omni-directional or directional models, here are a some examples.

Hawking [HAI7SIP] Hi-Gain 7dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

Hawking [HAI15SC] Hi-Gain 15dBi Corner Antenna

[HAO14SD] Outdoor Hi-Gain 14dBi Directional Antenna Kit

For 802.11n applications, this ZyXEL ANT1106 6db omni-directional antenna can be used.

For really long range outdoor applications, this 24dB parabolic WiFi Antenna may be a good choice.

If you have a wireless adapter that doesn't have provisions for an external antenna, one adapter that I've had good luck with is a Rosewill RNX-G1 USB Wireless Adapter. It's feature is that is has a removable antenna and will accommodate replacement antennas.

This is just a sample of available products, many people have hi-gain antennas with similar specifications, but I haven't seen any other suppliers of signal boosters.

[p6rtw]

i agree with john i bought a dish for 80$ in best buy and if you live in big cities like new york etc you should always get a decent signal

[jdennis99]

yea try buying a wi-Fi booster. I am currently using the Wi-Fire which works great for being able to view more wireless network connections from a distance away with a strong signal. hfield technologies makes it.

[JohnWill]

Wi-Fire is just an overpriced USB wireless adapter.

[jdennis99]

its only 60bucks and its only a one time fee..i tried other brands of wifi booster and i just dont get the same results as i do with the wi-fire...have you tried it yet?

[JohnWill]

I don't have to try it, I can read.

I picked up the Rosewill RNX-G1 USB Wireless Adapter a 7dB hi-gain omni-directional antenna, works great for less then half the money.