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There are countless ways to improve your wireless signal, but the problem is most of them cost money. The following tips can vastly improve your wireless signal, and they won't cost you a penny.
Change The Router's LocationIf you find your signal is great in one room and poor in the next, changing the location of your router might be a great improvement. If you're using wireless devices all over your home, choosing a central location might be best. If you're trying to improve the signal in a single room, moving the router closer to that room should be your first priority.
Adjust The Router's HeightDepending on how the wiring in your home's walls is set up, your signal could be improved by simply adjusting your router's height. Since most electrical outlets and electronic devices are near floor level, it's likely that raising the router from the floor with help boost your signal strength.
Change The Router's ChannelMost people leave their wireless router on the default wireless channel. If your router is on the default channel, it's possible your signal is fighting your neighbor's and both are getting weak in the process. Consult your router's manual for the specifics of how to change its wireless channel and try changing it. Experiment and find out the best channel for you.
Reduce Wireless InterferenceIf your router is close to certain electronics such as microwaves or cordless phones, they could be interfering with your wireless signal. Try moving the router away from these devices or moving the devices away from the router.
Check For A Firmware UpgradeThe manufacturer of your router may have improved its firmware since you purchased it, especially if the router was purchased a few years ago. Most routers have the capability to check and update their own firmware. This should be described in the manual. If your router cannot update its firmware automatically, check the manufacturer's website for an upgrade.
One of the above tips alone might have a marginal impact on your wireless performance, but combined, you should hopefully see a dramatic improvement in the quality of your home's wireless signal.
What else can I help you with?
What does it mean by wireless access point?
This a location that "broadcasts" wireless signal. Some fast food restaurants for example offer free "wifi", which is wireless signal for customers to use while they dine at the restaurant.
where do i get free wireless service?
where do i get free wireless service
how can i get free wifi service for home at stamford, ct inan apt bldg.?
There are no free wi-fi services unless you steal someone else's signal. If you are looking for wireless access in your apartment, check with your internet provider for the cost of a wireless modem. If you are looking for nationwide wireless Verizon seems to have a decent plan.
Does Xbox 360 have free wireless?
The XBOX Slim will have free wireless.
How do you get free wifi on ipod touch?
No such thing as free wifi. Someone is paying for it right? Anyways, just find a wifi signal without security. If your lucky your neighbor didn't lock up their wifi.
Why is wireless network unidentified with strong signal?
you should have got a free McAfee virus protect with your laptop, just unistall that, restart your laptop and it works again.
can you pick up free internet with a wireless air card?
Simply the answer is no. With an Air card you must purchase the car as well as the service that provides you with internet. It is somewhat like a cell phone, you can have a cell phone but that doesnt mean you will get free phone calls. On the other hand you can have a wireless card and pick up a wireless signal that someone is broadcasting. Although this can be considered illegal.
What is a wireless hub?
A wireless hub is a place where Internet can be acquired through wireless channels, like WiFi. An example of a wireless hub would be a restaurant that offers free WiFi to its customers. The hub is the WiFi antenna.
Is the internet free on the PSP Go?
The PSP Go connects to a wireless router - the wireless router's signal is a paid service from an ISP. So while you need to pay for your internet connection, you don't pay anything extra when the PSP Go connects to it.
What is a 'wireless extender' - it is some sort of plug which is plugged into the wall but not into anything else on the other end. What does it do?
A wireless extender or more commonly a wireless range extender is a device that increases the range of the wireless network supplied by the wireless router or wireless access point (WAP). It is used by first configuring it to connect to the router/WAP's wireless signal and then it is placed in an appropriate area to help reach parts of the office or home environment in which the signal is too weak prior to deployment of said extender. The best place to set up a range extender is where the signal from the router/WAP is still fairly strong. Typically a signal that is still detected as three out of five bars is fine. Weaker than that and the quality of connection for the remote wireless workstation will not be of acceptable quality to provide decent service.To answer the other part of your question, you are correct. The extender does not need to be plugged into anything other than power. It works with the wireless network over the airwaves just like any wireless device would.If you have any other questions about wireless networking or networking in general, feel free to drop me a line.
What is a 3G signal?
3G is a Free Wireless Signal ("Network"), sometimes when 3G is good, it also holds GPS signal. 3G is fast but not as fast as Wi-Fi signal, when you're driving, 3G is very bad (and holds even less then 1 GB!), when you're not driving, 3G holds around 12 GB.
How should I do to connect on my wireless modem?
Unless you are close to a Wi-Fi free location to pick up a signal, you will need an agreement with a server company to have a cable connection, which you connect to the wireless router box, and from there you can set up connections with other computers around you.
