My Sky broadband netgear router will not reach all corners of my house - Is there a way I can increase its range without spending too much money??
Thanks
2007-09-03 02:25:21 · 5 answers · asked by gareth h 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Relocate the router if possible or purchase a Range Extender.
2007-09-03 02:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Retired and Glad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You want to check to see if your current router supports "Bridging" Then you will want to buy another AP, no an AP/router. You don't need another router. Linksys is very common brand. Also D/L "netstumbler" and check your Signal with it. You your looking to keep your signal no weaker then -72. So a -80 is to weak and will have poor performance.
2007-09-03 03:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by stuck_at_work2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try putting the router as physically high and central to the house as you can.
You can also buy something called a wireless access point, which can be used to expand your network.
2007-09-03 02:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a cheap wireless router and set it up (follow instructions) as a wireless bridge instead of a wireless router.
2007-09-03 02:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by steelfixer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Saw this on a website, no idea if it works or not... if anyone tried it, let me know..
Pen Booster - 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g WLAN BOOST-PEN-500mW-2.4-bg
http://www.confero24.com/produ...n&cName=500mw-boosters
2007-09-03 02:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by ladeehwk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋