Boosting WiFi Signal

Hey!
I have WiFi Signals (Strength 35%) coming right till my window.
The moment windows is closed, the signals are gone.

I would like to know how can I boost my wifi signals..

Thanks in advance
Vibhu

"Vibhu" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Hey!

Huh?

>I have WiFi Signals (Strength 35%) coming right till my window.
>The moment windows is closed, the signals are gone.
>
>I would like to know how can I boost my wifi signals..

I'll assume that the window has some type of aluminized mylar coating,
which is blocking the signal. If you can remove this coating, the
signal should go through the window. If the window does NOT have a
aluminized mylar coating, then the location of your test radio is not
ideal for passing the signal through the window. If possible, try to
relocated it. If not possible, attach an external antenna to the test
radio, drill a hole in the wall somewhere, pass the coax cable through
the wall, and attach an external antenna.

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Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Signal strength is not always a good indicator of connection
possibilities. On channel 6 it's hard to tell what may be the
source, etc. I frequently connect to APs around the country
which show nothing at all. For that matter when the text
readout says "unable to connect" etc. try it anyway. And,
by just moving your antenna (USB on cable) just a couple
of millimeters the situation may improve. On weak or strong signals
a strong reflected signal may not be as worthwhile as a direct
almost zero signal..Even 100% may not do the job in some
cases. It might not even be Wi-Fi or a distorted reflection.
I always open windows when possible, but be sure that
the screen is not wire mesh of some kind. My opinion
FWIW..Luck!!!

Signal strength is not always a good indicator of connection
possibilities. On channel 6 it's hard to tell what may be the
source, etc. I frequently connect to APs around the country
which show nothing at all. For that matter when the text
readout says "unable to connect" etc. try it anyway. And,
by just moving your antenna (USB on cable) just a couple
of millimeters the situation may improve. On weak or strong signals
a strong reflected signal may not be as worthwhile as a direct
almost zero signal..Even 100% may not do the job in some
cases. It might not even be Wi-Fi or a distorted reflection.
I always open windows when possible, but be sure that
the screen is not wire mesh of some kind. My opinion
FWIW..Luck!!!

Signal strength is not always a good indicator of connection
possibilities. On channel 6 it's hard to tell what may be the
source, etc. I frequently connect to APs around the country
which show nothing at all. For that matter when the text
readout says "unable to connect" etc. try it anyway. And,
by just moving your antenna (USB on cable) just a couple
of millimeters the situation may improve. On weak or strong signals
a strong reflected signal may not be as worthwhile as a direct
almost zero signal..Even 100% may not do the job in some
cases. It might not even be Wi-Fi or a distorted reflection.
I always open windows when possible, but be sure that
the screen is not wire mesh of some kind. My opinion
FWIW..Luck!!!

Thanks Jeff!
Their is one thing more I would like to know, if you are aware of any
device, say USB, which can amplify the signal.
Is that a possibility.
Regards

Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> "Vibhu" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
> >Hey!
>
> Huh?
>
> >I have WiFi Signals (Strength 35%) coming right till my window.
> >The moment windows is closed, the signals are gone.
> >
> >I would like to know how can I boost my wifi signals..
>
> I'll assume that the window has some type of aluminized mylar coating,
> which is blocking the signal. If you can remove this coating, the
> signal should go through the window. If the window does NOT have a
> aluminized mylar coating, then the location of your test radio is not
> ideal for passing the signal through the window. If possible, try to
> relocated it. If not possible, attach an external antenna to the test
> radio, drill a hole in the wall somewhere, pass the coax cable through
> the wall, and attach an external antenna.
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

On 12 Sep 2006 12:14:51 -0700, "Vibhu" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Their is one thing more I would like to know, if you are aware of any
>device, say USB, which can amplify the signal.

No. Repeaters and "range extenders" as usually stand alone devices
that run on AC power (through a wall wart). I don't know of any that
will run off of USB. However, if the power consumption is fairly low,
and it can run on the 5VDC 1A that a USB jack can supply, then you
might be able to kludge something.

>Is that a possibility.

Is that a questions? If it is, then the answer is no. I'm not a big
fan of "range extenders" whether powered by AC, solar, or USB.

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# Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
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# http://802.11junk.com (E-Mail Removed)
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Okey, I plan to invest in a range booster (I'll go for AC one).
Any suggestions which one's should I go in for.
I tried searching it on the internet, but their are to many of them to
choose from.
Thanks

Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On 12 Sep 2006 12:14:51 -0700, "Vibhu" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> >Their is one thing more I would like to know, if you are aware of any
> >device, say USB, which can amplify the signal.
>
> No. Repeaters and "range extenders" as usually stand alone devices
> that run on AC power (through a wall wart). I don't know of any that
> will run off of USB. However, if the power consumption is fairly low,
> and it can run on the 5VDC 1A that a USB jack can supply, then you
> might be able to kludge something.
>
> >Is that a possibility.
>
> Is that a questions? If it is, then the answer is no. I'm not a big
> fan of "range extenders" whether powered by AC, solar, or USB.
>
> --
> # Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D Santa Cruz CA 95060
> # 831-336-2558 (E-Mail Removed)
> # http://802.11junk.com (E-Mail Removed)
> # http://www.LearnByDestroying.com AE6KS

"Vibhu" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Okey, I plan to invest in a range booster (I'll go for AC one).
>Any suggestions which one's should I go in for.
>I tried searching it on the internet, but their are to many of them to
>choose from.

No recommendation. I hate them all.

The problem is compatibility with the existing router you're trying to
use. Mixtures of chipsets usually doesn't work (although there have
been reports of success with different chipsets). Find out what make
and model router you're trying to connect to, and dive into the
manufacturers web pile until you find a "range extender" or "repeater"
that's compatible.

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Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

Vibhu wrote:
> Okey, I plan to invest in a range booster (I'll go for AC one).

Don't overlook the above suggestion of an external antenna with a clear
shot to the source of the signal. There are cheap ones with good gain,
homemade. Should really help.