Routers

[Nylah]

Re: Routers

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J kid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">NOTE: <span style="font-weight: bold">&quot;internal antennas&quot;</span> scan for strongest signal path and adjust to interference </div></div>


So JKid what are you saying? That a newer router would have better internal antenna capabilities and this will improve signal strength?

All I want is for my wireless signal to be more stable on the main floor, and the upper floor. The router itself is located in the basement in my office.

The main floor signal isnt too bad as long as I dont move around alot

In my bedroom the signal is spotty at best.

[j-kid]

Re: Routers

With your present router, the internally enclosed antenna makes it difficult to use the metal / foil technique. That works best with the external pole on the case.

Is your laptop compatible with 802.11(N)?

That has a much longer range.

[Nylah]

Re: Routers



okay. My router does have an external antenna so that is what I thought TG was referring to with regards to the extension.

No, I thought laptop was 802.11(N) enabled but it isnt. It is over 5 years old. So 802.11 (G) is probably the best option if I choose to buy.

[j-kid]

Re: Routers

OK, maybe I mis understood. I thought your spec said 'INTERNAL&quot;?

[Nylah]

Re: Routers

More than likely I am the one confusing you

-purchased an external antenna extender to replace the current antenna on my router. However, because my router is an old model the external antenna cannot be removed and replaced with a new one.

-TG suggested that to get better signal range/strength I could do the DIY project to improve signal range and stability since that is my only complaint with my current router.

-so the options are to upgrade my router to a new model to gain possible signal strength or do the DIY project to achieve better signal strength from my current router.

This is how I have followed the suggestions in the post. Am I getting something wrong in regards to how signal range or signal strength is created from my router?

[j-kid]

Re: Routers

OK. Got yuh.

Well then, i see no issue with the recommendation that Tuff is giving you.

[Nylah]

Re: Routers



alright thanks.

[Tuff Gong]

Re: Routers

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J kid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">OK, maybe I mis understood. I thought your spec said 'INTERNAL&quot;? </div></div>LOL it is so old that they have given the name away to a newer model.

[j-kid]

Re: Routers

http://www.panorama-antennas.com/Shop/products/modemmate.html

RF coupling antenna adapter:

http://www.panorama-antennas.com/shop/appendicies/modem_mate_help.html

[j-kid]

Re: Routers

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/840289/how_to_make_a_wifi_extender_antenna/

[Nylah]

Re: Routers



you guys are great! Thank you for the additional links JKid.

I think I am more convinced to try the parabolic template than spend on a newer model.

Just one question: In both your links and TG's, they talk about the range extending outwards from the template. I just want to be clear: does the range also <span style="font-weight: bold">extend upwards as well</span>?
might have missed this in reading but I cant seem to find a clear answer since I want the range to go up and not necessary all that further out.

[Tuff Gong]

Re: Routers

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nylah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

you guys are great! Thank you for the additional links JKid.

I think I am more convinced to try the parabolic template than spend on a newer model.

Just one question: In both your links and TG's, they talk about the range extending outwards from the template. I just want to be clear: does the range also <span style="font-weight: bold">extend upwards as well</span>?
might have missed this in reading but I cant seem to find a clear answer since I want the range to go up and not necessary all that further out.
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Parabolic tend to shape the signal so your antenna will be more directional, even as it widened, so the edges outside the guide up/down/right/left will drop off dramatically.

You will have to aim it at the target more carefully but it will be stronger.

[Nylah]

Re: Routers

okay so a bit of &quot;tweaking&quot; is involved

[j-kid]

Re: Routers

You can either prop up the front edge of the router a bit, or better yet, just tilt the antennas sligtyly rearward so they point the boosters upward.

[j-kid]

Re: Routers

Check dis out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY8Wi7XRXCA