217481 1751 Technology Networking & Telecommunications Wireless Networking true Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:31:49 -0700 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, technology, tech, home, electronics, electronic, expand, expanding, wireless, network, farther, further, reach, reaching, signal How To Expand a Wireless Network http://www.howcast.com/videos/217481-How-To-Expand-a-Wireless-Network http://www.howcast.com/videos/217481-How-To-Expand-a-Wireless-Network/edit approved 2 edward http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 917 83929 1 0 Step Reposition your router Strategically reposition your wireless router. Distance it from cordless phones, microwaves, baby monitors, large metal objects, and brick and plaster walls, all of which can disrupt the signal.

]]> 83930 2 0 Tip If you still get interference, open your router’s setup utility on your computer and change the channel, or radio frequency, the router is broadcasting on. Try channels one, six, and 11.

]]> 83931 3 0 Step Enable interference robustness If you’re using a Mac and a wireless router from Apple, enable the feature “use interference robustness” on your computer. It might slow down your network, but your signal should be stronger.

]]> 83932 4 0 Step Add a signal booster Add a wireless signal booster, or amplifier, which will connect to your router and strengthen your signal.

]]> 83933 5 0 Step Replace your antenna Replace your wireless router’s antenna with a more powerful one. There are two kinds of antennas: omni-directional, which extends a network in all directions, and directional, which extends it in a limited arc.

]]> 83934 6 0 Tip Balance convenience and security. A network becomes less secure as you expand the physical area from which it can be accessed. Directional antennas are a good way to prevent extending your network in unwanted directions.

]]> 83935 7 0 Step Set up a range expander Set up a range expander, or repeater, which—when placed on the edge of your network—will re-broadcast the signal to spots that were previously dead. Now go enjoy your wireless freedom!

]]> 83936 8 0 Fact Seventy-two percent of wireless users check email daily, compared to 31 percent of all internet users.

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