Boosting wifi signal at home

[tonksy26]

Now I have a phone with Internet I want to start using wifi in my house or in my room, trouble is that the signal from the modem doesn't even reach out side the room it's in so instead of using my own free wifi I'm endin up using my date storage.

I was just wondering if there was any way to boost the signL or whether I would need a new half decent modem ?

 

[PinkoCommie]

Are there lots of other wireless signals in your area? Your AP could be using the same channel as someone elses and interfering.

 

[tonksy26]

Nope dont pick up any other wireless signals anywhere in the house

 

[JD]

We have two wireless boosters. One is plugged into the wireless router, the second is just plugged into the mains at the other end of the house.

Boosts the signal very well - no issues.

 

[Tom]

Silver foil behind the router pointing in the direction of you desired coverage area.

 

[KDF]

Gadget show demostrated that using tinfoil to 'cup' the antenna and make it directional did provide some gains in signal strength.

Worth a punt ?

Failing that you need a repeater/second wap


EDIT: damn you Tom !

 

[Tom]

1minutepwnt Yo need faster wireless KDF