How do I increase the wireless signal strength in my apartment?

Question

Our building has some sort of wireless set up for everyone to use...we are on the ground level and the signal isnt that good. We have a router is there anyway to turn it into a repeater or something to get better signal?

Answer 1

you can buy a boster.

http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WSB24-Wire...

many types and price levels

Answer 2

Build A Wi-Fi Booster and try putting it on the router you have:

http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/104...

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-WIFI...

http://imod.co.za/2007/12/14/building-a-...

I know this would work if you put it on the Access Point; but since you can't, it's worth a shot to try this on your router...

Answer 3

you probably have wireless B router, try getting a wireless N router and buy longer antennas off of ebay.

Answer 4

simply follow these directions.

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/link...

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

add a second accesspoint and also get maxrange cards and have your telephone at a different fequency than the router.

Answer 7

You can buy a directional antenna from Best Buy or another local electronics store.

You can buy a wireless range extender.

You can buy a powerline range extender.  This and the directional antenna are the easiest ways.