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underpressure02 · 06-06-2008, 11:28 AM

Down at the shore my neighbor has wifi that he lets me use but the signal is very week most of the time 20-40%. It always drops signal and is quite annoying. Is there anything that I can buy to amplify the signal in my house?

SilverBulletRL · 06-06-2008, 11:33 AM

http://www.cantenna.com/

PUREKDM · 06-06-2008, 11:34 AM

no...put your computer as close as physically possible to where his wireless router is located...the little cantenna thing, i heard it doesn't work and my friend got one with poor results...may work tho

SilverBulletRL · 06-06-2008, 11:41 AM

Actually there is a lot you can do...

If your buddy has a linksys wireless router/ap, you can put 3rd party firmware on it to bump up the wattage a little bit to give you more signal. Also, check out alfa wireless products. My buddy has one (500mW with a 16dB antenna) and he picks up APs from outer space (not really.. just sayin it's got very good gain).

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ess&category0=

gary · 06-06-2008, 11:48 AM

I am assuming you won't be buying the neighbor parts and the solution would be on your side. The problem is your laptop's antenna isn't the biggest and the girls tell you all the time that your antenna is too small or nonexistent. Depending on your laptop, sometimes you can buy external antennas. If not, you will want to look into a usb style external wirelss antenns such as this. Or if you are using the laptop on a desk you can go wired with a device like this bridge.

underpressure02 · 06-06-2008, 11:56 AM

I like that ebay antenna. Keep the suggestions coming.

grimm · 06-06-2008, 12:47 PM

you need a signal amplifier.

igo4bmx · 06-06-2008, 01:11 PM

whats between your laptop and his? Walls? if so what are they made of?

TGilb2007 · 06-06-2008, 01:27 PM

Anything really to boost range. External Antennas are a good option. If needed, offer him the parts as well for a higher db antenna.

underpressure02 · 06-06-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by igo4bmx

whats between your laptop and his? Walls? if so what are they made of?

Yeah there is my wall and his wall and about 20 feet of space. Also not sure if the wind affects the signal but there is a some wind down here today. My room has a few windows and a big sliding glass door they are all open.

SilverBulletRL · 06-06-2008, 01:40 PM

yeah man grab a wireless card from alfa. Should be able to get at least 60-75% signal with the 500mW card.

den9 · 06-06-2008, 01:52 PM

knock on his door and tell him u need to sit on his couch for a couple minutes

underpressure02 · 06-06-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den9

knock on his door and tell him u need to sit on his couch for a couple minutes

I wish I am working from down here so I have been logged in since 8 this morning

Vypurr · 06-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PUREKDM

no...put your computer as close as physically possible to where his wireless router is located...the little cantenna thing, i heard it doesn't work and my friend got one with poor results...may work tho

They have worked VERY well for me in the past. Especially if you can mount them outdoors and direct it at the router or wireless broadcast antenna!

underpressure02 · 06-19-2008, 12:22 PM

Okay i ordered the alpha product off ebay got it in 2 days. I just installed it and walked down my driveway which is about a mile long. At the bottom of my driveway I had 72% signal. can't wait till I go to the shore to see how it works.

SilverBulletRL · 06-19-2008, 01:30 PM

nice!! what would you get before with the old card?

underpressure02 · 06-19-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBulletRL

nice!! what would you get before with the old card?

I would hardly have any signal in my garage like 30-40% if that

06-06-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
underpressure02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Member #645 iTrader: (0)	Wifi question Down at the shore my neighbor has wifi that he lets me use but the signal is very week most of the time 20-40%. It always drops signal and is quite annoying. Is there anything that I can buy to amplify the signal in my house? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Northeast Drag Racing Club/Performance Parts Webstore

06-06-2008, 11:33 AM	#2
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	http://www.cantenna.com/ __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

06-06-2008, 11:41 AM	#4
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	Actually there is a lot you can do... If your buddy has a linksys wireless router/ap, you can put 3rd party firmware on it to bump up the wattage a little bit to give you more signal. Also, check out alfa wireless products. My buddy has one (500mW with a 16dB antenna) and he picks up APs from outer space (not really.. just sayin it's got very good gain). http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ess&category0= __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

06-06-2008, 11:56 AM	#6
underpressure02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Member #645 iTrader: (0)	I like that ebay antenna. Keep the suggestions coming. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Northeast Drag Racing Club/Performance Parts Webstore

06-06-2008, 12:47 PM	#7
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	you need a signal amplifier. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2008, 11:34 AM	#3
PUREKDM Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Naval Station San Diego: USS Benfold Member #3459 My Ride: 2006 Infiniti FX35 AWD iTrader: (0)	no...put your computer as close as physically possible to where his wireless router is located...the little cantenna thing, i heard it doesn't work and my friend got one with poor results...may work tho

06-06-2008, 11:48 AM	#5
gary Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northampton, PA Member #1638 My Ride: 2004 Hyundai Tiburon iTrader: (1)	I am assuming you won't be buying the neighbor parts and the solution would be on your side. The problem is your laptop's antenna isn't the biggest and the girls tell you all the time that your antenna is too small or nonexistent. Depending on your laptop, sometimes you can buy external antennas. If not, you will want to look into a usb style external wirelss antenns such as this. Or if you are using the laptop on a desk you can go wired with a device like this bridge.

06-06-2008, 01:11 PM	#8
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	whats between your laptop and his? Walls? if so what are they made of? __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

06-06-2008, 01:27 PM	#9
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	Anything really to boost range. External Antennas are a good option. If needed, offer him the parts as well for a higher db antenna. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

06-06-2008, 01:40 PM	#11
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	yeah man grab a wireless card from alfa. Should be able to get at least 60-75% signal with the 500mW card. __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

06-06-2008, 01:52 PM	#12
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	knock on his door and tell him u need to sit on his couch for a couple minutes

06-19-2008, 12:22 PM	#15
underpressure02 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Member #645 iTrader: (0)	Okay i ordered the alpha product off ebay got it in 2 days. I just installed it and walked down my driveway which is about a mile long. At the bottom of my driveway I had 72% signal. can't wait till I go to the shore to see how it works. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Northeast Drag Racing Club/Performance Parts Webstore

06-19-2008, 01:30 PM	#16
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	nice!! what would you get before with the old card? __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

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