Wireless Internet

[BradG7]

I recently installed wirless internet in my home, and I would like to know if there is a way to boost the signal because it doesn't seem to reach all the way to the edges of my house. I'm hoping there is a way to turn the power up or something.
Any help is appreciated ;)

[martin]

Same problem here.
Just today i've ordered a replacement kit for my routers WLAN antenna (German company).
If this don't work i maybe try this: http://www.devolo.com/co_EN/produkte/dlan/mldlanwireless.html

You may also search for WLAN-Boosters or WDS (WLAN Repeater).

Good luck & please get back on me if you find a proper solution.

[SpiderX22]

Yea..I had wireless...it was really slow for GE. I switched to an ethernet cable..and its SOOOO much faster.

[BradG7]

I have the router hooked up to the computer directly, because that's where the cable comes in, but I need to be able to get a signal in the end of my house with a laptop or PSP :confused:
@martin: that looks like something different, it appears to replace a router, and anyways, it is designed for European styles, 320 volts, shouldn't(won't) work in American 120 volt outlets :slant:

[Gandolf]

There are several reasins for slow wireless service. Most are due to interference. Here arer some that I know of . I addition to these, unshielded microwaves will knock your wireless offline.

Direct interference
Other 802.11b/g devices. Access Points nearest to each other should be set to non-overlapping channels (unless bridged). The theoretical non-overlapping channels are 1, 6, and 11. Any channels in between will overlap with one of these 3, causing interference and reduced bandwidth. North America uses only Channels 1 through 11 (2.412Mhz – 2.462Mhz)

Indirect interference
Non-802.11b/g devices such as microwave ovens, 2.4 cordless phones and baby monitors. Again, most Wi-Fi systems use channel 1, 6 or 11 as the default. Channel 6 is usually the most common default, so try channel 1 or 11. If that doesn't work, try switching the channel to 7 or 10 to avoid the channels used by the competing non-802.11b/g devices.

Path interference
Fish tanks, water heaters, hot tubs, filing cabinets, foil-backed insulation, metal bookcases, tinted windows that use metal-based films and aluminum window screens. Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Scattering

Line of Sight interference
Signal absorption from interfering objects such as dense building materials, walls, furniture, filled cinder block, brick, rock fireplace walls, adobe or stucco construction, and trees.

[memmetch]

i have wireless and it works fine all over the house then again it is called
http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/4391/13373pt.png (http://imageshack.us)
:lol: :lol:

[BradG7]

Thank you Gandolf, you have solved one problem. If you followed a straight line from my bedroom to the router, you encounter a water heater ;)
Now as for the other part, all I'm looking for is maybe an idea of how to boost signal. i was thinking mybe something simaler to a governor on an engine, could be turned off inside the router :confused:
ps The connection speed is 100mbps

[DrumCorpsAlum]

It may not be signal strength (unless it is extremely low.) That's what I thought, but it may be the advanced settings. I had to stay on the phone with tech support for hours, but once the problem was pinpointed to a settings issue, the problem was resolved. The tech guys from where you bought your router know the problems, and how to fix them.