High gain antenna for wireless router

I have Netgear DG834G wireless router. I can connect with my laptop to the
network wirelessly only when I am in the same room and loose connection the
minute I take my laptop out of the room. I will be grateful for any advice
on how I can extend the coverage range of my wireless router. I saw 'high
gain' antennas advertised on Ebay that would directly replace the antenna on
my router. Would this help??

Michael <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> I have Netgear DG834G wireless router. I can connect with my laptop to the
> network wirelessly only when I am in the same room and loose connection the
> minute I take my laptop out of the room. I will be grateful for any advice
> on how I can extend the coverage range of my wireless router. I saw 'high
> gain' antennas advertised on Ebay that would directly replace the antenna on
> my router. Would this help??

Often, a simple reflector is enough... and it's free.
http://www.freeantennas.com/ EZ-10 takes five minutes to make.
EZ-12 would give a little better gain and looks better.
"The original" requires minor mechanical ability.

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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8,-122.5