wireless router distance is terrible

[madforce]

I have the linksys wireless router WAP11 and I've found my signal is very weak. The router is upstairs and my laptop downstairs has a 10% signal. From my kitchen I lose the signal...this is a 3200 sq. ft house, so it's not that big. I can't add access points...is there anything I can do to strenghten the signal?

 

[tabytha77]

3200 sf is big to me! If you can afford that, then you can afford a wireless repeater or another WAP.

check out <A HREF="http://www.smallnetbuilder.com" target="_new">http://www.smallnetbuilder.com</A>

There are also some reviews on THG. Some of them reference SNB as well.

 

[umheint0]

You have to position the terminal correctly as well. Imagine the projected signal like a big donut. If you're inside that empty cone, you get nada. The receiver needs to be on a fairly level plane with the transmitter. Keep it away from magnets and large power sources, keeping it out in the open also helps.

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