Looking to set up a network

[christ543]

Currently I have your simple, run of the mill network going. Router connects to computer gives it internet. Simple stuff. But I want to use my laptop in my summerhouse outside, but the original router's range is not long enough by no more than a meter or two. Sure I can get access outside if I sprawl the router across the room, but to be honest thats just impracticle.

What I was thinking is buying a go between router, but im not exactly sure how this would be set up. Would it be connected directly to the modem router? through a computer? Im not sure. Ive attached a crude diagram of what my network is currently, and im hoping someone can shed some light on how to set up a go between so I can have a decent internet connection outside.

 

[donex]

YO christ,

I recommend a few solns.

- You might want to upgrade the antenna on your router. WiFi antennas on most wireless base stations can be removed and replaced with more powerful ones.

- Reposition your router try to avoid any load bearing wall, walls that have metal running through it. I think it does affect the range significantly. Also avoid onstructions and any thing that might cause radio interference.

- add a bi-directional WiFi signal amplifier to wireless devices as needed. A WiFi signal amplifier (sometimes called "signal booster") attaches to a router, access point or Wi-Fi client at the place where the antenna connects. Bi-directional antennas amplify the wireless signal in both transmit and receive directions. These should be used as WiFi transmissions are two-way radio communications.

 

[pedroguy]

Hi and welcome to TSG:
In additions to Donex's good tips,here is another tip from a Johnwill post.

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


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.

Hope this helps a bit.