Any way to increase wifi range without moving router?

Question

My dad has it in a remote corner of the house, and though it's not far, it has to punch it's way through about 6 walls before getting to my room. I asked his to centralise it but he (for some reason) refuses.

So are there any appliances that can strengthen the signal?

Also, could I get another router? or would that mean a new subscription to the ISP?

Please don't suggest knocking down the walls... some idiot already pulled that joke.

Thanks

Sameh

Answer 1

for about 50 cents, you can build your own wireless anteanna range extender.  

check out this website.  Even has a video showing how to build it yourself with common stuff most people have around the house.

http://www.hackszine.com/blog/archive/20...

Answer 2

well if u have a mac, there are things that let u get internet from far away its called a mac bus port or something. If you look up that then u can find something similar for windows

Answer 3

You can get a wireless access point and set it into repeater mode and site it in an intermediate room.

Answer 4

Get a directional antenna.  The router transmits its signal in a 360 degree bubble.  If it's in a corner of the house, that means 270 degrees is wasted in the yard, and you are only getting 1/4 of the signal in the house.

A directional antenna will focus the antenna's signal in a cone shaped pattern, increasing its power in the house.

Signal boosters / repeaters don't work.

Answer 5

well i had to knock down my wall

so knock down your walls

or remodel your house