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    Boosting Wireless Signals

    We recently got a new router because our old one spazzed out, and although it's better in many more ways, the WiFi isn't very strong and it doesn't reach the end of the next room.

    I was wondering if any of you guys have any tips or experience with repeaters, etc. for boosting the signal?

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    never used any repeaters, but have replaces the stick on the back of my Netgear with a high gain ariel from Scan.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=197026

    if nothing else, the 1m cable might let you put it in a better position without having to move your router.

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    I used to use a beer can on top of the reciever

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    Haha! Unfortunately it's a laptop with built-in, might be a bit messy!

    That ariel might be a good idea...

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    Don't you go spilling beer in my laptop!! Waste of good beer!

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    Noooo, not your laptop, one here at work!

    Do you think they'd let me drink beer at work?... I'd make sure the can was totally empty

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    You may be able to turn the signal strength up on the router. I know mine has this option
    and came lower than the max setting.

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