A cable connection can provide high data transfer rates, but this does not mean that higher transfer rates cannot be obtained for a wireless connection. Wi Fi is a radio signal, which is why in order for it to cover a greater distance, while the received power remains unchanged, it is only necessary to improve the reception of the transmitter. There are various methods that can help you increase the range of your Wi-Fi connection at no cost.
Instructions
Step 1
Naturally, a lot depends on the location of the router. If a laptop or desktop computer with wireless connections is placed in a different room, the signal needs to pass through walls and other obstacles in order to reach them. Reorient the transmitting and receiving devices to provide a level playing field. For example, in an open office environment, instead of placing the router in a corner, place it in the center of the room. This will allow you to fully cover your office with wireless communication, and at the same time get a more even signal distribution. For optimal wireless coverage for many areas of your entire home, also place your device in the center of the home. Do not place the router on the floor, but rather place it on a shelf or bookcase. If there is only one computer equipped with a Wi-Fi connection, always located in the same place, it would be logical to place the device closer to it, and not in the center. However, you can experiment, as there are cases when a very weak signal got to the receiver, and the reason was that the router was too close to the PC.
Step 2
Avoid bad neighborhoods. Remember that Wi-Fi is a radio signal, and signals from cordless phones, microwave ovens, or even other wireless routers can interfere with its operation. Therefore, try to prevent such problems from arising.
Step 3
The stores sell good antennas that increase the radiated power. Plug it into a router and you can extend the signal's reach. An antenna is installed directly to the device and provides a slight increase in the power of the emitted signal. Hawking manufactures several types of such antennas for wireless communication devices.
Step 4
There are small devices called repeaters, which take a wireless signal, then amplify it to the desired level and then re-transmit it to the air. Place this device within reach of the router's transmitter signal, but close to a computer or laptop that requires this relayed communication signal. Wireless repeaters are available from D-Link and Linksys. Airport Express manufactures such devices for Apple computers.
