I'm sharing a wireless connection with my mate, how can i increase my signal strength of my laptop?
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I had this problem, and i resolved it by turning the laptop round and facing the other way. I have NO IDEA why it worked, but it did.
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You can download the 2200 wireless linux drivers here:\nhttp://ipw2200.sourceforge.net/
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G will give you a little more distance, but not much.\n\nYour first fix would be to vary the channels.  Some 802.11 channels end up with reflective interference with cordless phones and other RF devices.  Play around with the channels to see if you can get the range you need.  if you can, then this was free!\n\n2nd measure is to improve your antenna (if that is an option).  If you are using a Linksys or D-Link router, odds are that there are replacement antennas for your unit that will boost your signal strength anywhere from 7 to 12dB.  This is less expensive than a new router.\n\nI wouldn't waste my time with a wireless extender unless the space you are trying to paint is HUGE (3000 sq ft or more), or if you have gobs of metal in your walls.  if you can vary the location of the router any, try not to put a wet wall between the router and where you want the signal.\n\nIf all else fails, there is always a spread-spectrum solution like Linksys' SRX routers and cards.  I've gotten pretty decent range with mine -- though for maximum effect, you have to change out both the router and the card.  I only had to change out 2 of my cards (both desktop units the farthest away from the router) with the "pickle fork" design external antenna.
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Numerous ways to get extended wireless range and covereage. \n\nFor example: \n\n1) Antennas - these increase gain dB, patch antenna at both ends may suit. Look around some dedicated wifi sites. \n2) Increase transmit power on send and receive end - either via firmware upgrade or use a "booster" (believe Hawking provide a cheap booster). \n3) Use a repeater - generally this is best done with kit from the same manufacturer using WDS.  If WDS/repeater function not available then consider another WAP to push on the signal under another SSID.  For example locate a WiFi/Ethernet bridge (or use powerline networking) in an area with signal to feed the WiFi as ethernet to a new WAP then broadcast that as a different WiFi signal (different channel) to the hard to reach area. \n4) Use a range extender (I know Linksys produce one but not sure if generic applicability)\n5) Powerline (similar to the repeater issues mentioned) - simply push the internet signal out over your power mains electricity network, if you still want the freedom of WiFi in the hard to reach areas and don't want to be tethered to a power point there simply rig up a small new WAP in that area (perhaps one of the little travel WAP routers that are now popular) - that should do the trick.\n6) Make sure you have tuned all the settings on your existing WAP, try changing channel, different threshol rate etc., (do a web search for best config details), maybe transmit for G devices only, etc., \n7) Get a better WAP/Router with better signal coverage, consider something like Linksys WRT54GS that can take third party firmware for power adjustments.  Or one of the new MiMo products (eg. Belkin) should easily do the trick. \n\n+ permutations on all the above. \n\nHope that helps.
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You could setup an Access point on your desktop and use internet connection sharing. I wouldn't recommend it.\n\nOtherwise you would buy a router, plug your broadband modem into that. If you broadband connects to your desktop using ethernet (like a phone cable but larger) then you are ok. If it is using USB then your boardband modem will need replacing too (or use internet connection sharing - again not recommended, although in XP it seems to work ok).\n\nYour laptop has a wireless adaptor/chipset, so you are ok there (its a station by the way - not an access point). But you will need to connect your desktop to your router. If it was connected to your broadband modem using ethernet, then you would find it easiest to use the ethernet still to plug into your router (most routers have 4 ethernet ports), otherwise you could buy a usb wireless adaptor.\n\nOnce you have set it up, USE SECURITY!  A password on your router for setup access and some kind of wireless encryption. WPA is best, but can be difficult on older operating systems, at least use WEP.\n\nAmazon can be good for this kind of equipment. But look around.
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1. Check up the distance between your location and the \nservice provider.  You will get the maximum speed if it \nwithin 3 to 3.5 KMs.  the copper connectivity should be pacca and the ohmic value must be within limits(600 ohms is\nstandard one)\n    2. Increase the RAM value in your computer.\n    3. Try and compare at non-busy hour, because it works\non sharing system.
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you can use ur wireless network on ur laptop .with out desktop
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Best way? Get a router. If your laptop is wireless ready get a wireless router. If not, either get a wireless card for the laptop or buy a wired router. Wired routers are cheap! You can also buy a special usb cable to do this but its a pain, the cable will cost as much as a wired router, it uses internet connection sharing which is not worth a hoot and will slow you down and by the time you get done fighting with it to get it to work you would have been money ahead to go with the router.
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You can configure the wi fi network for ad hock use that will enable the laptops to connect to each other.  \nHowever for internet access also between the two laptops \nyou'd have to connect one computer to a wired router vai the RJ 45 plug.  Then build a microsoft bridge between the wired connection and the wireless network.
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If you are running Microsoft XP, make sure ur wireless cards are on on both laptops, make sure they both see the router(or connect to the router) by searching for your routers wireless signal (make sure u install the router properly).\nIf they both see the wireless signal form ur router then try to use both of them to brouse the internet (if they both work) then the next step would be to:\nsetup small office network (somewhere on the left after clicking on my Network places... make sure u have the same domain name for both laptops..........GOODLUCK
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Get a wireless router.  Use the laptops wifi connection.
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There isn't quite enough information to accurately answer your question, but my best guess is that you're not receiving a strong enough signal on the HP to remain connected.  Your wireless transmitter is sending the same to all your devices, but each device has its own receiver and either the HP's isn't quite as good as the others at picking up, or it's degraded by its location in the house.  I'd try the cheapest thing first, and that would be to get a signal boosting antenna for your wireless router.  You can find them as cheap as about ten bucks.  I had a similar problem and this solved it for me.  Good luck, and\n\nPeace,\n\nRadical Geezer
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you could buy another access point and bridge the connection but it's probably easier to buy a good dipole antenna or range expander.
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You need a wireless router.
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use the network setup wizard in XP and follow the steps. XP makes it pretty easy and straight forward setting up a wireless network.\n\n\nOn the desktop \n\ngoto start/control panel/network setup wizard. You will need a floppy or a flash drive to transfer the data from the desktop to the notebook when using the wizard.\n\nAlso, right click on you wireless connections icon in "network connection" for both computers. Under the "general" tab make sure "file and printing for Microsoft Networks" is checked on both computers. Click "apply"\n\nOn the laptop\nIn "control panel" click on "printer and faxes" in the left window pane click on "add a printer." Click next, make sure that "A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer" is checked and that the desktop is on, then click "next."  In the "Specify for a Printer" check the "browse for a printer, then click next. double click on "Microsoft windows network," then double click on "workgroup." XP might take awhile to find the printer. After it finds the printer highlight it and click "Next." Follow the directions in the wizard, which will install the driver and setup the printer that is attached to your desktop.
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To boost the signal of your wireless router I would recommend buying a suitable enhanced antenna from your local computer store. They are designed to work with your router. There are also signal boosting devices that can be used throughout your home/office to help increase your signal coverage and wipe out dead spots.\n\nAs for the Sat dish; if you want to be Dr. Frankenstein and experiment you can go to your local Radio Shack and get the proper adapters to convert the connection from one to the other. Not sure if they will have the proper adapter for the router though. You may have to improvise. Will you succeed? I am very doubtful. Sat dishes are used to RECEIVE SIGNALS, not TRANSMIT! You may get better luck just using the coax cable used with the dish. But then again, stranger things have happened...
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I would suggest a solution of Wireless LAN Bridging (WiFi) ... It would be very effective in 1 Km distance it would give throughput of 24-36 Mbps which is quite enough for most applications. check Cisco, D-Link , and USrobotics devices and solutions.