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.
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