My laptop has built-in wireless, but I was wondering if there was a way to pick up far-away signals. I saw the Linksys Range Expander, but didn't know if it would be useful. Is that product to further expand YOUR own network, or is it to better pick up signal from SOMEONE ELSE's network?
Also, are there any known products or software that can help my laptop pick up distant wireless signals or to make signals stronger?
Thanks
2007-07-21 07:53:43 · 5 answers · asked by Jordy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
How many people were you interested in stealing bandwidth from?
2007-07-21 07:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless you are using a wireless network card for a major wireless distributer (i.e. Spring, Cingular...) there is no real way to find other networks.
The range expander is meant to extend your home wireless network. It is really meant if you have a dead spot somewhere in your house.
Otherwise, you may be out of luck for finding networks that are farther away. Remember that the card is just a receiver.
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2007-07-21 08:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by hoes40 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regretfully there is not much that can be done to inexpensively strengthen received wifi signals: Try googling for "signal booster" for antennas and amplifiers.
Also search for "hotspot finder," and "WiFi detector" for a device, costing $20 to $30, to find available hotspots (AKA wireless networks).
Good luck!
2007-07-21 08:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by tonyglaski 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey fred if people leave thier wirless network unsecured they deserve for it to be used by the public.
2007-07-21 08:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by rsist34 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
May as well do up Ur whole house.
2007-07-21 08:12:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋