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a solution to weak wireless router signal
Oct. 2nd, 2006 08:28 pmMy wireless router in Gloucester is on the 2nd floor at the edge of the house. Downstairs at the opposite side of the house, the wireless signal is somewhat weak. I had snaked an ethernet cable down to that spot several years ago, but now it is bad so that solution isn't available.
Upon the advice of a friend I decided to get high-gain antennas. This is much simpler than moving the router to a more central spot because of the number of ethernet cables that would have to be moved.
I checked the LinkSys site, Googled places to buy and then realized that I had to know the model number of my router so that I would get the correct connector. So I picked up the router and turned it upside down to get the model number and then put it back. For some reason or other I didn't place the order then.
Later I went downstairs and noticed that the signal on my laptop was strong! Apparently moving and putting it back place the existing antennas in a more favorable position. To remember that positioning for the future I will take a photo.
Upon the advice of a friend I decided to get high-gain antennas. This is much simpler than moving the router to a more central spot because of the number of ethernet cables that would have to be moved.
I checked the LinkSys site, Googled places to buy and then realized that I had to know the model number of my router so that I would get the correct connector. So I picked up the router and turned it upside down to get the model number and then put it back. For some reason or other I didn't place the order then.
Later I went downstairs and noticed that the signal on my laptop was strong! Apparently moving and putting it back place the existing antennas in a more favorable position. To remember that positioning for the future I will take a photo.
