How can I improve the wireless signal stregth between PC and router?

Answer 1

try a repeater.

Answer 2

Try the following:

1) Place the router in a better location. A higher and more central point preferably with no or less walls between it and your PC. This is the first solution you should try as it does not cost anything. (Well maybe some $ for extension cables).

2) Purchase and install a higher gain antenna. If you are working from one place all the time, you may want to get a directional antenna.

3) Buy a new router if cost is not an issue. MIMO routers can extend the range significantly but my experience is that is susceptible to interference. A lower cost option is to purchase a high power router.

I have set up wireless networks and have tried all of the above solutions and they worked. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Purchase and install a better antenna on the wireless router.

The little antennas that typically come installed on a router have signal strength/sensitivity (gain) of about 2 dB. You can easily and inexpensively install a new, better antenna that boosts that gain to 7 (or more) dB, and that will make a huge difference in the range and speed at which your wireless network will function.

In general, you will want to use an omnidirectional antenna. Directional antennas boost the signal strength more, but only along one (directional) path.

Here is a link to the list of antennas sold by D-Link and which D-Link access points and routers they are compatible with.

http://www.dlink.com/products/antenna-compatibility-chart.asp

Answer 4

I think it depends on the distance from the PC to source. I have 3 computers. Main computer, cable and router are direct and I am online in an instant. Upstairs, I get a "low" strength connection. Occasionally I have to wait a minute to get online. Don't know of any other way than to move your PC.

Answer 5

either upgrade to a pre-N router ( not draft in, although they are newer so far they aren't as good)

Or buy an antenna, when you buy the antenna I suggest getting at least 1 extension cord as well you'll need to play with the position to get the best signal.

Answer 6

If your router supports it, try a different channel. Otherwise, there's not much you can do other than move stuff around until it starts working.

Answer 7

buy a different router.. otherwise put foil on top of the routers antenae

Answer 8

place the router on the floor that you use your computer the most.

Answer 9

If you ISP is cable,call them and see if they can tweak it a little

Answer 10

antenna