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ronco05   07-13-2003 at 03:26:13 PM

i want to add an antenna to my wireless network.i have a dlink di-614+ router and a dlink dwl-520+ pci card.the pc's are about 35 feet apart with a few walls in between.the link quality constantly bounces between 75 to 100%.i can not get the signal quality above 52%.my broadband connection is terrible.will adding an after market antenna give me a better signal?if it does who makes them?thanks.

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by ronco05 on 07/13/03 12:08 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

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misu   07-16-2003 at 04:25:19 PM
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adding an antenna will help but I'll suggest to try first to move that router a bit maybe you can get a better signal. Usually it helps if you put it higher.

Misu
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ronco05   07-17-2003 at 02:37:36 AM
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i raised the router a bit and got a better signal.i get 100% connection but still only 58% signal.will a cantenna work?i heard they work pretty well.

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