i have a dell with an internal wireless modem. I want to extend range, is there an easy way?
Is there an easy way to get an antenna to work on it ?
I bought another cheap external modem with an antenna and that doesnt work as well as the stock Dell internal wireless.
I will have to google a repeater. Dont know what that is.
Thanks.
Maybe I should have mentioned..the intent is to parasite non secure signals when camping or on the road.
One Response
Adrian
29 Aug 2010
I think you answered your own question – no easy way to just extend it.
The only way to extend the range is to put a wireless repeater between the laptop and the router you want to connect to. Some routers will do this mode, most will not. You have to check if a router will do WDS mode or "Repeater" mode. Be aware that overall speed may be 1/2 of total speed, because any device in the middle has to receive from one, then re-transmit to the other.