I live in a block and concrete house, my router(LINK'S)is located on the second floor.I am unable to connect to the internet in most other locations of the house both near and far from the router.\nIs their such a thing as a router amplifier?\nIs their such a thing as a hi-gain antena to improve the signal strength to my remote work station?
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Several options...\n\nYou can add a high-gain antenna to your router, if it has a detachable antenna type...\n\nYou can add a "Wireless access point" at a different location in the building...\n\nYou might consider re-locating your router...  perhaps it's in a shielded spot..\n\nYou can get a "repeater" which is connected through the building power wiring (though I've never actually tested one of these, and have my doubts about the bandwidth...)\n\nAn "amplifier"? No, because that would put your router outside the limits in the regulations - and probably do all kinds of horrid things to the signal. In addition, yo'd need one at each end of the link...\n\nYou could try a router with a MIMO adatptive antenna system, that might help.\n\nYou could also look at systems like Pre-N, which supposedly has a better range, though you'll need to replace all your devices with Pre-N compatible ones, to get the benefit.
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Do you have a network card in your computer, or included with the existing computer board?  You need to run a host computer and have a network card in it, then it helps to control the router so you can contact other computers.\n\nI run my high-speed Internet connection into my cable router box, and then into my router.  I then run a wire to my PC Computer, and put a wireless card in my notebook.\n\nThis may help:\nThen you need a network card for each machine.  These cards talk with the router, and through it the modem, and then the Internet.  If you buy a wireless router then you will be paying more for that.  You will also need wireless cards to get the wireless benefit.  A wireless network is good if you have a portable machine (notebook) or if you don’t want to feed wires all over your house.  I use a wireless network and a wireless card for my notebook, and then I use a wire and wired card to connect my PC, since I don’t move it around.  I placed the modem near the PC to keep the wire short.  So it is possible to mix a wired connection and a wireless connection if you buy a wireless router.  I use a Linksys system with Linksys cards.  For the best performance I would make sure that my cards and router are from the same company.  (Linksys.com--routers:  http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115417027773&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FvisitorWrapper) (Linksys downloads:  http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Content_C1%26cid%3D1115416835852%26site%3DUS&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FvisitorWrapper)\n\nThick walls, like brick or concrete blocks, can block a wireless connection but the signal can still get through the walls (or the windows) and be received outside the house.  If this happens then it is possible for someone to hitch hike on your network and get free network access.  If you have a wireless router than it might be wise to get a firewall program to prevent people from entering your machine.  With a wired connection you system will be more secure, but you sacrifice the portability.  If you live in a residential area then few network hounds will try to steal your broadband connection.  I use Zone Alarm, which includes Cookie control and anti-spyware software.  It costs $40 per year (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_zap.jsp;jsessionid=EuaAEjwOb8Z3Czd62TO1PO38fnQ0zqVFQd5S8NLKVTzzeq3rakI8!1792791820!-1062696904!7551!7552!NONE?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en)\n\nInstall the cards in the computers.  With a notebook computer you can put the network card inside one of the slots on the computer, you don’t have to take it apart.  For a PC you have to take off the cover and plug in the new network card.\n\nThen go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial up Connections > Make new Connection.  Then follow the wizard.  If a driver is required then it will be included with the router, but usually they don’t need drivers.\n\nIf this is beginning to sound too complicated then you should get a computer pro to do it for you.  Best Buy offers the Geek Squad who will come out to your home to set things up, but it will cost more.  It is the best option though.  If you can bring both computers, cards, and router to a dealer then you can set the network up there, in their shop.  Then when you come home you can connect the network router to your modem.  This should work, but I can’t guarantee it.\n\nYou can buy the equipment on-line or buy it through eBay, but you will have to set up the Network yourself.  If you go to a computer store and purchase the equipment there then the salesman can give you advice on which system to buy and some hints on how to set it up.  It would be smart to either bring in your computers or to bring in a card from each machine to make sure that you get the proper network cards.  Most computer stores have an in-store-shop that can set up your network there.\n\nIf y
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Wireless is always going to be slower.. its transmitting through air. You really want to connect with an ethernet cable, it will be faster and more reliable.. that may mean having to string a long cable through the house though. \n\nYou may also want to consider either a signal booster, to increase the range and signal of the router, or even a newer router such as the pre-N 802.11n ones.
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I have three PC's networked with a wireless router at home. (Netgear 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router). This router is a combination of five products - ADSL 2 +modem+router+firewall+802.11g access point and a four port Ethernet switch.\n\nTwo of the comps are wireless connected, while one is wired. The wireless connected PC's have a wireless antenna each that receives the signals.\n\nHas the installation and configuration been done correctly?\nWhy not ask your new router vendor to look into the problem?\n\nAs far as the cable outlets are concerned, the jack has to crimped on to the wire and then connected, else use an adaptor. Repeat for this too Why not ask your new router vendor to look into the problem?\n\n(My arrangement cost me about Rs.6000/- in India, that's about US$130 to 150/- and included free installation by the vendor, including a wire of 5 meter (15 feet) Length and matching jacks at each end - that's about 9 months ago.)\nst\n\nAll da best! Hope this helped!
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you should be fine with that kind of signal... make sure the laptop network settings is set to dhcp, also make sure you do not have an access control list setup on the wireless (like only certain MAC addresses can connect)\nIt does not have to be matching equipment though it usually works better that way. And when trying to boost the signal you normally put an amplifier on the access point and a higher gain antenna on the wireless card
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run a splicer from the box outside to the phone router. If they are on the same line, the signal gets weakened.We had the same problem and giving them each thier own dedicated line fixed the issue
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Yeah I agree, your Internet Provider provides the bandwith :) You could hook up your two dlink routers but your speed will stay the same.
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I would imagine that your ISP is responsible for setting up your connection.  If I were you I would complain to them before I tried anything techincal.  There are many complicated issues involved with setting up a wireless link, especially over the distance you have.  They should have a staff of experienced techinicians that can help.\n\nAlso, I disagree that a repeater is necessarily the answer.  It might help but then again it might not.  It will definitely decrease you bandwidth by half.  That's just the nature of how they work.  So if the problem is some sort or interference, then you have decreased your bandwidth without fixing the problem.  Again I think you need an experienced wireless technician to look at your specific situation to determine the problem.
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that's a common problem with the linksys. \n\nThey actually have tips for setting up your wireless and positioning the router. \n\nThe best place to put it is in the center of the room.  That's the problem with having a router & wifi in one. can move it far from the modem.\n\nI live on top of a 5 storey building.  and when I go around inspecting things I bring my laptop or pocket pc with me. so getting access was a real problem for me. Now I even have wifi down on the garage. and up to the next block. \n\nI actually bought another (cheap) access point and wired it to the farthest point of my house. and it works. Add that access point to the preffered list that your computer will connect to. \n\nThose $50 antennas dont work. \n\nOh yes the limit of the catv cable to the next hub or access point  is 100 meters dont forget.\n\nCiao
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I have been using a D-LINK dl-524. Works like a charm. I have had it for about a year and its still working. I have never had to reset it or disconnect it or anything like that. I would also recommend a linksys w-router. Doesnt matter which, they all thend to be good.\n D-LInk is a lil cheaper though.\n\nGood Luck
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I used a NETGEAR router thats not max range going through a wall at 20 fett it works exellant.Buy it at tiger direct.com
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Live and Learn.  Wireless network gear is dodgy at best.   Go with LinkSys next time. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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move closer to it. hahaha sorry. you should get in range of the network first. then if you are still having problems, try removing any obstacles that might be interferring with your signal reception. you might also try (if its your network) a wireless repeater to boost signal strength.
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That is beyond the range of wireless routers. Even with boosters you are out of range.
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False - A router does not "split" the bandwidth - every port gets the full amount of whatever you have.
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Just curious, but did you really sign up for 54Mbs?\nEven the local fiber support in my area is only 30Mbs,\nand copper broadband is more like 6Mbs (and DSL is < 1Mbs).\nI have no experience with fiber, so I don't know if it's\na shared connection or not; however, cable access *is*.\nIt's normal for a cable connection to be multiplexed\nover an entire neighborhood, so you *do* share your\naccess (and you could notice it if you neighbor was\nheavily using his connection).\n\nAside from that, however, if you've set up a wireless\nnet in your house, you should seriously consider \npassword protecting it.  In the config screens on your\nwireless router, notice the configuration for SSID and WEP.\nYou'll have to config your wireless clients too, but\nthat will tend to keep neighbors and random people in\nparked cars from piggy-backing your net.\n\nFinally, again if you're using a wireless network, is\nit possible that you've just got some signal interference?\nDoes the data rate improve if you're physically closer\nto the router?  If your client software has a "signal\nstrength indicator", does it drop down when you notice\nthe slower rate?  If so, you might consider using one\nof the base-station antennas.
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Boosters are not as effective as extenders.\n\nFor example there is the linksys\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Product_C2%26cid%3D1130267578138&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper