Anyone here using a wireless router?

[chipper13101]

I have a wireless Linksys router at one end of my house and was having real trouble getting a signal to laptop on the other side of the house. Sound familiar? I tried everything to improve signal strength and almost gave up. Then I came across the simplest solution..... you can build this little gizmo in about 5 minutes (no Lie!) with cardboard and tin foil, put it on one of the antennae of your router and aim it where you want your signal to go. From a weak 2 bars to a solid 5 now on the taskbar. looks a little goofy but it works like a hot dam. It's called the Windsurfer. By the way, it works much better on my Linksys if I only use 1 of these AND remove the other antenna.
Play around with how you position it to get your best reception.

Here's the link :

http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/index.html

Here for the video:

http://www.pcmech.com/article/extend-your-wi-fi-signal-for-less-than-a-dollar/

[flyingillini]

I also use a Linksys router and have had no problems whatsoever at anytime.

[MonkeyF0cker]

Or just upgrade to an N router for improved speed and range... Personally, I stay away from wireless. I can't have the latency with my programs...

[20Four7]

I have a linksys router in my office and it's horrible. I hate it. I have a D link at home and have never had an issue. Well, the only issue I had was I couldn't get a good signal in the garage but in the house everything was fine.

[SBR Lou]

Routers are an investment like anything else, can't buy one for $25 and expect it to carry a signal flawlessly, I'd guess laptop wireless setup or hardware might play a part but for the most part, I find that quality up to date routers in the $60 price range tend to outperform those which are lower priced.

[LVHerbie]

You can get a relay (not sure if this is the correct terminology or not) for a router as well can't you?

[MonkeyF0cker]

Yeah. They're called repeaters...

[MrExacta]

wireless

Linksys also makes one called a Range Expander for about 80 bucks.

Linksys routers are crap out of the box, but they work great with 3rd party firmware installed. They run at about 5% of their true capability from Linksys, but can push a wireless signal up the block with 3rd party firmware.

If you have a WRT-54G v5 or older, get dd-wrt firmware at the following location and turn your Linksys router into a powerful wireless device.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv3/index.php

MrExacta -`

[chipper13101]

Linksys also makes one called a Range Expander for about 80 bucks.

Linksys routers are crap out of the box, but they work great with 3rd party firmware installed. They run at about 5% of their true capability from Linksys, but can push a wireless signal up the block with 3rd party firmware.

If you have a WRT-54G v5 or older, get dd-wrt firmware at the following location and turn your Linksys router into a powerful wireless device.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv3/index.php

MrExacta -`

Mine's a WRT-54GS version 6 so no luck with the juiced up firmware. For no cost this little fix accomplishes the same thing.

[chipper13101]

Or just upgrade to an N router for improved speed and range... Personally, I stay away from wireless. I can't have the latency with my programs...

Why spend the $75 bucks when this will do same thing for free?
I don't see the N routers being all their cracked up to be. I bought a DLink extreme N router, and ended up taking it back.
There was no improvement in either coverage or throughput.

[MonkeyF0cker]

Maybe because of aesthetics, perhaps? Although, I often forget that many of you are broke. You do realize that your network adapter needs to be N capable to utilize the increased range and speeds, correct? There is definitely a difference...

[jjgold]

Wireless definitely cuts down on your speed but is convenient

[purecarnagge]

you need to get a better router...one with better signal strength. Or you have a shitty network card in your laptop, which is very common.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=2688

Get something similar to that and you should be good to go.

you can find them on sell for refurbished units at. www.1saleaday.com www.woot.com occasionally.