How to Increase Power to a Wireless Router
Simply having a wireless router does not always mean you're getting the strongest signal from it. If your wireless signal is slow, there are steps you can take to double its strength and make your Internet use more efficient. These steps range from changing the location of your router to replacing it, depending on the slowness of your signal.
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Make sure there are as few obstacles as possible between your wireless router and your computer: Walls, furniture and doors literally block your signal. If you're in a room across from your router, keep the door open so the signal can reach your computer. Most of all, get your router off the floor.
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Upgrade to a high-gain antenna. Most routers come with a basic antenna, but if it's still not making the difference in your signal strength, you may want to purchase a more powerful one. A high-gain antenna, in particular, can be pointed in the direction of your computer and concentrate all the router's strength in that direction.
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Change your wireless channel. Wireless signals are basically radio waves, and experience "static" in the same way as radio stations.. The wireless channels in the U.S. are 1, 6 and 11. To change the channel, go into your wireless configuration page on your browser, where you will see a drop-down menu containing the channels.
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Get a wireless repeater. A repeater is almost the same as a router, except that it only needs a power cable rather than Ethernet or phone cables. Once it's running, it effectively doubles the range of your router's signal. A repeater is especially helpful when there is more distance between your computer and your router. Place your repeater halfway between your router and your computer to receive the strongest signal.
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Upgrade to a new router. As of 2009, the router with the strongest strength is the 802.11g. This type of router is five times faster than the prevalent 802.11b router.
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