Computers & Networking

[bliss768]

 i live in place that offers free wifi . the problem is that I'm so far for the access point that my wireless singal is only 8%. does anyone know how i can boost it . can not add anything or device that providing internet.  any help greatly appreciated

[BillV]

What kind of device are you connecting from?

What kind of adapter are you using?

Consider purchasing a new adapter with a stronger antenna that will have a better chance at picking up the signal.

There is nothing you can do, on the access point side, to boost the signal since it's not yours.

[hockeycanuckjc Trusted Contributor · Accepted solution]

Chances are your Wireless built in is at least B/G which is acceptable for most situations however distance is your issue and you will want a Wireless N USB adapter to get the signal strength.

[NoNoBadDog]

An N adapter will not imporve reception in a marginal signal area if the original signal is B/G only.  The adaptive antenna technology is not really effective with older non-N transmitters; in order for the adaptive technology to be effective, both the transmitter and the receiver must have N.