Do an internet search for wifi signal boost, and you will come upon a wealth of info. I am familiar with the following two approaches (among many):
1. Cardboard and aluminum foil (don't laugh) 2. A wok Two pieces of foil covering two pieces of cardboard at a 90 degree angle (like a corner of two walls). Place this on the side of your router AWAY from the intended signal direction, aimed so a line that bisects the small (90 deg) angle points toward the target. Sounds stupid but this will provide a significant boost to your signal. For another floor, remember to aim it up or down. Similarly, a wok on the back side of the router, with the open part pointing toward the target, will do the same thing. The ones I'm using on a Linksys router are about 6 inches tall, with "wings" of about 4 inches long. I cut these out of the corner of a cardboard box, so they came "ready-made" with a 90 degree angle. Add one layer of foil, you're in business. A wok (like a parabolic mirror) will concentrate the signal, but a little less attractively. I have a desktop computer with one of those cheapo USB wifi Nics at the far end of the house from the router. Many walls for the signal to traverse. Before enhancement, the network connection was 6 MB on a good day with a low signal, sometimes 1-2 MB speed, and constant signal drops. With my booster devices in place (my linksys has two small antennae) - 24-36 MB connections are normal with a good signal strength and no drops. One of my SB3s is nearby, the signal and performance are consistently trouble-free. Good luck. -- Goodsounds ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goodsounds's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14201 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44509 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
