Wireless Router Signal

Chr15_2

Does anyone know if there is such thing as a wireless router signal booster which you can just plug into the mains? I router is up in the srudy and sometimes if I use my laptop downstairs the signal gets a bit temperamental. Any advice I'd be grateful

savemoney

Yes you can

There are several ways to boost wireless to centre of the house

Cheapest way is moving router

Or replace aerials on router and network cards
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=5107

Or wireless access point

Or wireless homeplug

http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8235

I improved my network coverage by getting a wireless n router, n cards with extra 5db aerials

Or just get homeplugs
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/default_ShopGroup.asp?ShopGroupID=61

diable

Try changing the wireless channel.

DonnyDave

Chr15 wrote: »

Does anyone know if there is such thing as a wireless router signal booster which you can just plug into the mains? I router is up in the srudy and sometimes if I use my laptop downstairs the signal gets a bit temperamental. Any advice I'd be grateful

Can you move the router? Can it be moved closer to the laptop?

How far away from each other are the two devices? Are there walls and floors in the way?

fiddiwebb

Did you ever watch Blue Peter, handy with the sticky backed plastic?

http://lifehacker.com/296367/boost-your-wireless-signal-with-a-homemade-wifi-extender

Chr15_2

Hi Thanks all, dont really want to move the router from where it is as it's central to the rest of the house,so will have a look at this plug thingy, thanks

DonnyDave

Chr15 wrote: »

Hi Thanks all, dont really want to move the router from where it is as it's central to the rest of the house,so will have a look at this plug thingy, thanks

As diable says, have you considered that it could be a neighbouring wireless network hampering yours in the location of the laptop?

It would be worth looking as to whether this may be the case. Are there other wireless networks within range of your laptop?

Also, if it's patchy, you may find that a plug in USB dongle will have better reception than the inbuilt one. This would also allow you to use a USB extension lead and fix the dongle in a location where the signal is best.

DonnyDave

You could also run a cable or, use another router to extend the signal (as a repeater). Others will be able to advise better as to how to setup the latter.

AHAR

DonnyDave wrote: »

As diable says, have you considered that it could be a neighbouring wireless network hampering yours in the location of the laptop?

It would be worth looking as to whether this may be the case. Are there other wireless networks within range of your laptop?

InSSIDer is a useful tool for checking which other wireless networks are around you and which channel they're using.

DonnyDave

AHAR wrote: »

InSSIDer is a useful tool for checking which other wireless networks are around you and which channel they're using.

I've downloaded Network Stumbler, which shows the channels each network is using, as well as signal strength.