I am catching my neighbors internet but I want to improve the connection. I KNOW there is a way - I just haven't found it yet. If you're going to tell me to buy something - then please give me a specific name of the product instead of just saying something like "get a booster."
I have an acer 5100 latop with a BUILT IN wireless card. I do have USB ports and a card slot.
Thank you so much for your help. Thumbs up to anyone that tries to help. Thumbs down to anyone that is a moron.
2007-08-21 14:56:52 · 6 answers · asked by godsrepresentative 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
In order to increase your wireless range of your laptop you will need an external antenna to your wireless card. There are two basic categories of antennas, omnidirectional a directional (Cantenna style) antennas. With directional antennas you basically have to point them at the source, great for picking up a wireless signal from across the street.
Some wireless cards have a connector to connect to an external antenna, most do not. Some cards can be modified to add an antenna connector.
Example of an external omnidirectional antenna
http://ohgizmo.com/2007/01/22/buffalos-wifi-adaptor-will-boost-signal-210/
Example of an external directional antenna
http://www.cantenna.com/howtouseit.html
Some wireless cards have a connector to connect to an external antenna, most do not. Some cards can be modified to add an antenna connector.
Adding an antenna jack to a wireless card:
http://wirelessgardenstore.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=4
http://www.binarywolf.com/249/faq.htm
http://www.binarywolf.com/249/modify-wireless-adaptor-card.htm
http://mtarena.blogspot.com/2006/06/add-external-antenna-sma-connector.html
http://www.lincomatic.com/wireless/usr2410.html
http://www.mrx.com.au/wireless/AironetModifications.htm
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=GGGL%2CGGGL%3A2006-45%2CGGGL%3Aen&q=solder+antenna+to+pcmcia&btnG=Search
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=GGGL%2CGGGL%3A2006-45%2CGGGL%3Aen&q=solder+antenna+to+laptop
Directional (Cantenna style) antennas
http://www.cantenna.com/howtouseit.html
http://wirelessgardenstore.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=4
http://www.oreillynet.com/cs/weblog/view/wlg/448
http://www.danets.com/wi-fi/+18dBi%20yagi%20n-female.htm
http://www.danets.com/wi-fi/antenna_e.htm
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=unknown&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&satitle=wifi+antenna+directional+-omni&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search
Other Antennas/ kits
http://ohgizmo.com/2007/01/22/buffalos-wifi-adaptor-will-boost-signal-210/
http://www.provantage.com/buffalo-technology-wle-myg~4BFLA00A.htm
http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/networking/mobile-wireless-kit.php
http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/wireless-cards.php?PHPSESSID=102f3bfc8276a70e48bc4e1d4cb613c7
http://search.ebay.com/wifi-antenna_W0QQfromZR40
Wireless Booster antennas
http://www.cantenna.com/
http://www.tritium.co.uk/Flatennaroot.htm
http://www.instructables.com/id/EQARE4I72GEPUCHTHU
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/columns/article.php/2221601
http://www.binarywolf.com/249/
http://practicalinc.typepad.com/jon/2005/07/diy_way_to_incr.html
http://www.tongfamily.com/networking/wifi/increasing_wifi_range.php
10 Ways To Boost Your WiFi Signal
http://www.voip-sol.com/10-ways-to-boost-your-wifi-signal/
10 tips for improving your wireless network
Extend the range and the strength of your wireless network
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesstips.mspx
General Notes On Increasing Wireless Range
http://www.wirelessnetworkproducts.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=21
Wireless Forums
http://www.wirelessforums.org/
2007-08-21 15:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. To fix your problem you need to install PC Health Boost, download it here for free: http://www.healthboostpc.com
It's very light and it's the only antivirus/cleaner with a 99.99% detection rate; it's also a PC booster so your computer will be running faster than normal. Install it, hit run and problem solved. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes.
2014-09-02 04:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can boost the signal range of a WiFi computer network in several ways:
* reposition your router (or access point) to avoid obstructions and radio interference. Both reduce the range of WiFi network equipment. Common sources of interference in residences include brick or plaster walls, microwave ovens, and cordless phones. Additionally, consider changing the WiFi channel number on your equipment to avoid interference.
* upgrade the antenna on your router (or access point). WiFi antennas on most wireless base stations can be removed and replaced with more powerful ones.
* add another access point (or router). Large residences typically require no more than two APs, whereas businesses may employ dozens of APs. In a home, this option requires connecting your primary wireless router (access point) to the second one with Ethernet cable; home wireless routers and/or APs don't normally communicate with each other directly.
* 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.
* add a WiFi repeater. A wireless repeater is a stand-alone unit positioned within range of a wireless router (access point). Repeaters (sometimes called "range expanders") serve as a two-way relay station for WiFi signals. Clients too far away from the original router / AP can instead associate with the WLAN through the repeater.
2007-08-21 15:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by Samuel Adams 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi. If you build a wireless antenna (pretty cheap) you may get a better signal. The problem is getting the signal into your computer. Some external cards have an antenna input and you will need one of these I think. An example: http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html
2007-08-21 15:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no specific name for a wireless card goto walmart or somtin and get one make sure u have the right port
2007-08-21 15:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by dust180 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
increase the height of the arial
2007-08-21 15:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋