How to Enhance Weak WiFi Reception
A wireless connection only has the power to travel a short distance before it loses its effectiveness. The farther you get from the source of the signal, the slower your Internet connection becomes. In addition, the number of people tapping into a wireless connection at the same time also affects the quality of your connection. While you may not be able to do anything to improve your speed, you can help enhance a weak signal.
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Instructions
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Plug a USB antenna into one of the USB slots on your laptop. The antenna helps the wireless card in your laptop to pick up the signal better. This will make a weaker signal stronger.
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Position the wireless router in the best possible location to maximize signal strength throughout your location. A router should be placed away from the wall and as close to the center of the building as possible.
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Place a wireless repeater halfway to the point you need to increase the weak signal. Use the included software to program the repeater to pick up the signal your wireless router emits. A repeater picks up the signal and gives it a boost to maintain its strength and lengthen its reach.
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Turn off other wireless devices in your home, such as telephones, baby monitors and microwave ovens. If you cannot turn these devices off, keep them as far away from your computer as you can or change the frequency your router uses.
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Install a new antenna on your wireless router. Most new routers come with an antenna that broadcasts the signal in all directions. If your router is close to an outside wall, some of your wireless signal is sent outside of your home. Using an antenna that broadcasts in one direction will result in a stronger signal in that direction.
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Tips & Warnings
Position yourself as close to the source of a signal as possible to receive the best signal.
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