Turbo Boost!!!!!!!

Pi*saso

Hi.

Can anyone recommend a good internet wifi signal booster? Like an aerial or something?
And if so recommendations on where I may purchase such items.

Thanks.

Cycrow

what is it you need it for ?

Pi*saso

To boost a wifi signal. I'm down the corridor in a shared house and the signal is weak to non existent in my room. Have to use it in the kitchen which isn't ideal.

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

• Try re-orienting the antenna(e) on your wireless router.
• Invest in a WiFi repeater.

Pi*saso

There's no other way around it. The router is in someone else's room (practically a stranger - already asked, he just kind of grunted) right down the corridor (which was the former lounge before).
My laptop is currently sat on the microwave as I type

Timalay

Why not try the TurboTenna WiFi antenna. It looks like an tv Arial (but it plugs into your usb drive), but can boost your range massively.

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

Pi*saso wrote: »

...practically a stranger...

How much do you pay this person for the privilege? I think he's very trusting. For all he knows you may be planning to download some illegal content. This may actually be against his T&Cs depending on the actual setup.

littleboo

Try changing wireless channels to see if you can improve reception. If that fails, get some Homeplugs.

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

littleboo wrote: »

If that fails, get some Homeplugs.

I suspect that would involve the co-operation of the grunter down the corridor.

Pi*saso

Fruit_and_Nut_Case wrote: »

How much do you pay this person for the privilege? I think he's very trusting. For all he knows you may be planning to download some illegal content. This may actually be against his T&Cs depending on the actual setup.

The landlord pays for it, but I'm sure it's factored into the high rent costs.

I think 90% of broadband users download "illegal content".

Cycrow

Pi*saso wrote: »

The landlord pays for it, but I'm sure it's factored into the high rent costs.

I think 90% of broadband users download "illegal content".

i doubt its actually anywhere near that figure.

i bet theres way more than 10% who wouldn't have a clue how to download that have broadband