Boost WiFi

g4m3rof1337 · 09-11-2007, 07:35 PM

Is there something I can buy or make that can boost my wifi?
Like, connected to a laptop, and have a larger range?

I am bit to far for the home router and where I like to sit and go on the laptop.

It'd be nice if its Mac and PC compatible.. Like Via USB or something.

Thanks.

andy faith · 09-11-2007, 07:41 PM

depending on what wireless router it is you can buy better aerials for it if thats any help?

g4m3rof1337 · 09-11-2007, 07:44 PM

A little bit.
I have a 2Wire router. I dont think I can buy stuff for it.

Is there anything like a USB stick or antenna?

Lol.

Thanks.

andy faith · 09-11-2007, 07:49 PM

well if it has detatchable aerial then you should be able to get a fairly standard aerial to fit it. Other than that just a better wireless card really is the only option

[-0MEGA-] · 09-11-2007, 09:02 PM

You can buy an external WiFi adapter. But I think the best option would be to buy a wireless AP, which can be used as a wireless repeater, thereby extending the range further.

g4m3rof1337 · 09-11-2007, 09:06 PM

Can I get some links please?

And are they PC and Mac compatible?

Thanks.

The_Beast · 09-11-2007, 10:02 PM

you could buy a bigger antena for your router

or a canntena

[-0MEGA-] · 09-11-2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g4m3rof1337

Can I get some links please?

And are they PC and Mac compatible?

Thanks.

All that matters is that it's 802.11b/g compliant, it has nothing to do with being Mac or PC compatible.

g4m3rof1337 · 09-11-2007, 10:31 PM

I looked at the Cantenna method. I just need something that connects to the computer, for the PC and Mac. I am under the impression that it connects via PCI on a laptop. And I dont think Macs have those.

My router doesn't have an antenna.

Thanks.

The_Beast · 09-11-2007, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g4m3rof1337

I looked at the Cantenna method. I just need something that connects to the computer, for the PC and Mac. I am under the impression that it connects via PCI on a laptop. And I dont think Macs have those.

My router doesn't have an antenna.

Thanks.

canntena = USB

09-11-2007, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,862	Boost WiFi Is there something I can buy or make that can boost my wifi? Like, connected to a laptop, and have a larger range? I am bit to far for the home router and where I like to sit and go on the laptop. It'd be nice if its Mac and PC compatible.. Like Via USB or something. Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E8400 @ 4.05GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's with Accelero S1's / Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

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09-11-2007, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,862	A little bit. I have a 2Wire router. I dont think I can buy stuff for it. Is there anything like a USB stick or antenna? Lol. Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E8400 @ 4.05GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's with Accelero S1's / Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

09-11-2007, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
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09-11-2007, 10:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,862	I looked at the Cantenna method. I just need something that connects to the computer, for the PC and Mac. I am under the impression that it connects via PCI on a laptop. And I dont think Macs have those. My router doesn't have an antenna. Thanks. __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E8400 @ 4.05GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's with Accelero S1's / Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

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