How can i increase the strength of my WIFI signal?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by newcity, Jul 8, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    I am using public Wifi to connect to net, its quite hard to have a stable connection at the daytime. It has frequent disconnections.

    Is there any way to strengthen the WIFI signal?

    Currently using Broadcom 802.11 Multiband Network Adapter on Gateway laptop.
     
    newcity, Jul 8, 2010 IP
  2. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Get a USB WiFi dongle, a USB extension cable, and a wok - and point it at your neighbour. It works brilliantly.

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    Ancient (but still relevant) low tech NZ wokery wizardry : http://www.usbwifi.orconhosting.net.nz/
     
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    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    nice one



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  4. sweatseo

    sweatseo Active Member

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    find the specific anteena and joint it with a pole or stick and place it at hight how much you can
     
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  6. newcity

    newcity Peon

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    Do i really need a usb Wifi dongle for an antenna? Or i can join it on my internal Wifi card?
     
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    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    If you're using the built in wifi on your laptop, then no - there's not much you can do.

    USB Wifi sticks are VERY cheap. And are a good thing to have in your bag as a backup. As vaibhavpagar suggested, have a look on DX.
     
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    aluminium foil can do the trick
     
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  9. newcity

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    I see, so i guess ill buy a usb wifi, and an antenna.


    Can you please explain how you will use aluminium foil for wifi signal?
     
    newcity, Jul 16, 2010 IP
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    doku Peon

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    hey man, I was connecting to my neighbour too sinch my current provider im having issues with, and the other night i was downloading right and i got about 30kb/s in firefox, not sure if you download too, but I started using IDM because firefox was a bit unstable, but GOD what a difference, in IDM i get 200 - 300kb/s :D, did you find a good wifi dongle?, because I might look for one too.
     
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  12. newcity

    newcity Peon

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    I am still searching for a good wifi dongle with antenna, i use IDM too, and ;). But my connection is still not satisfactory due to great distance from the hotspot.
     
    newcity, Jul 19, 2010 IP
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    then go near the hotspot,
     
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  14. newcity

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    I can go near the hotspot temporarily, but it won't be a permanent one, because i can't stay out too long. :D
    And there is no need to go near, when the connection reaches my home, just wanting it to speed up a bit from my place.
     
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    You can change the position of your wireless router in a central location or can change the internal settings.
     
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    yes agree aluminum foil works great...and put it near your antenna
     
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    using wifi card class C Sir, it's really good choice for war driving
     
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    maybe its your isp if your disconnecting too much?
     
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    newcity Peon

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    Yes that could be, but others who use the same isp are not having any problems of sort.
     
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    lencarifin Well-Known Member

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    You can use antenna signal, links in my signature.
     
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