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How can I pick up weak wi-fi signals?

Is there anything I can do to boost the signal or change my computer so that it can work better with a weak signal?

asked by tbritny (30)

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If you go to any department store with an electronics department, you may be able to find signal boosters. You plus this into the wall, into a regular electricity socket.. This picks up the signals found, and rebroadcast them originating from the location that it is plugged in. This should improve the signal tremendously.

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posted by peregra (15)
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Try the following: 1.)Reduce the distance and/or obstructions between you and the wi-fi source. 2.) If you have access to the wi-fi source, move as far away as possible from your computer's power supply, which can interfere with the signal. 3.) Purchase a (larger) antenna for your wi-fi card.

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posted by blyte (61)
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Nope. It all depends on the hardware you are currently using. Newer laptops have better Wi-Fi modules, while older ones seem to have problems in catching Wi-Fi from a bigger distance.

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Upgrade your router to one with stronger output, and get an external antenna booster for your computer. Both are easily obtained at computer and office supply retailers.

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move wireless access point to a central location, move computer to another location, upgrade to a wireless "n" router, use different antenna (omni-directional) on wireless router or computer, buy/build wireless antenna booster, get a wireless repeater, check for devices that might interfer with wireless signal like cordless phone

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