How to Increase Signal Strength on Belkin Wireless 54g

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"ron" <ron_mase@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I am looking for a way to increase the signal strength of my Belkin
> wireless router (54g). I currently live on the top floor (3 story
> Garden Style) of an apartment buliding (305 in diagram) and I'm trying
> to find an easy way to receive a signal in the unit that is downstairs
> and accross the hall (302--which would be beneath 304 in the diagram).
>
> Currently, if I go downstairs and remain in the stairwell, then I can
> get a "good" signal. Once I go inside the downstairs apartment, I
> lose the signal (which is understandable).
>
> -------------------|B|------------|B|---------------|
> | |R| Open |R| |
> | Apt. 305 |I| Stairwell |I| Apt. 304 |
> | |C| |C| |
> | |K| |K| |
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
>
> The biggest obstacles (I think) are the brickwalls that outline the
> stair well. I really don't want to run any wires nor do I wish to
> place anything on the balconies....any suggestions?
>
> TIA
You could try directional antennas. However, if you put such on your WAP
you may/probably would lose signal coverage in your upstairs apt. If you do
this, put a directional antenna on both ends.

Ethernet cable connecting the two units (perhaps out the windows??) or
directional antennas out windows - if there is LOS between the units would
be the best bet.

--
Bob Alston

http://members.cox.net/tulsaalstons/


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