a solution to weak wireless router signal

[jwg]

My 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.

Comments

[trulygrateful.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, that falls into the "that sounds pretty weird but if it works then don't change it" category.

And, of course, don't forget to take a picture for future reference, along with note to jiggle it every so often.

:)

[susandennis]

That is wild. And a lovely lesson for all of us.