Wireless Network signal?

Question

I recently installed a wireless network in my house i have had alot of trouble with my pc getting signal i have now moved the pc onto the desk and it is better signal.I was wondering if i moved the router into the attic would it increase the signal range of the router.Many thanks
And also is there any way in incresing the ariel reception on the pci card on my pc?

id also like to add that i live in an old irish cottage and the wall's the router has to travel through is about 1 foot thick and then 2 more walls

Answer 1

If you have a wireless network installed in your home, you know that getting perfect reception can be tricky. Things like the simplest electrical devices can cause enough interference to reduce your wireless network range by a good 30 percent. If that is the case, don't despair. Here are some things you can do to improve your wireless network range.

First of all, make sure your wireless router is installed in a central location, preferably mounted on a wall, and as far away as possible from other devices also running on 2.4 GHz, such as microwave ovens, baby monitors, and cordless phones. Even Bluetooth gadgets can cause trouble and affect your wireless network range. Anything from closed doors to odd corners can cause interference, so try to install your wireless router as close as possible to the source. Metal objects in general can also cause interference and affect your wireless network range, as do windows and electronics.

Once you have found the perfect place for your wireless router, try switching the channels until you find a frequency that works. Most routers come pre-programmed to run on channel 1 or 11, but they can also run without problems on other channels 6 and 11. If you suspect that your neighbors may also have wireless routers in their homes, it is possible that the interference is coming from them. Test different channels before settling on one.

If all fails, consider replacing the original antenna that came with the router. A wireless network range can benefit greatly from a hi-gain antenna, which directs all signals in one particular direction rather than a standard antenna, which is omni-directional. An omni-directional antenna can often misdirect signals towards walls, which diminishes the capacity of the router. You can also consider adding a wireless repeater, which simply amplifies the signal when positioned between the router and the computer, ensuring a better reception.

Sometimes you have no choice but to upgrade your router if you want to noticeably improve your wireless network range. Old Wi-Fi routers have an output of 11-megabits-per-second, while the latest models can reach 280 mbps.

Answer 2

Sorry to hear about your problems but try asking the question again in the computer section of Y/As you will get a lot better response than in the Environment Section.

We have thick walls and lots of them too. Only two of our pcs work on the wireless router. The other has too many rooms and walls to get a strong signal to it , no matter what my computer geek son did. We just accept it as one of the limitations of wireless routers.

Ask in the Computer section though they will be more likely to help you.

Answer 3

Moving it to the attic would not help I think. Maybe you need a router with a higher power transmitter. Or a better antenna.