I recently moved about 55 blocks uptown and now All the wireless networks are secured accept ONE which only has one bar of signal strength so I cannot seem to access that one either.1)is there a way for me to increase the signal strength?or 2)Can I access one of the secured networks which ask me for a key?If so,how?Any other suggestions are welcome.
2007-02-13 10:13:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
1) Yes, you could pick up a directional antenna and external wireless card. You cannot add an antenna to the internal card on the thinkpad. This _may_ allow you to get a better signal but not guaranteed.
2) You need to know the key. I assume you don't know the owner of the signal and therefore are "stealing" the signal. (Using it without permission is stealing.)
2007-02-13 10:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way is to make friends with someone in the area with a secure wifi and ask them for the key. Dont start getting yourself into trouble by even trying to hack it.
Yes there are several products to increase the wifi signal. Go to best buy and ask them.
2007-02-13 18:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to access secured networks you need a key
2007-02-13 18:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋