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connecting a neighbour

pjproby · 2007-08-17 16:45:58

i want to link a neighbour, two doors away, to my network. i am using a linksys n router but all he can receive is 2 bars on the signal which is not enough. any suggestions much appreciated. i could buy a linksys usb connection for his pc, but i suspect i am throwing good money after bad.

17-08-2007 4:45pm

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i want to link a neighbour, two doors away, to my network. i am using a linksys n router but all he can receive is 2 bars on the signal which is not enough. any suggestions much appreciated. i could buy a linksys usb connection for his pc, but i suspect i am throwing good money after bad.

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#2 17-08-2007 5:04pm

mastermind2005

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buy a linksys n usb connection

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#3 17-08-2007 5:13pm

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You will need to extend the range of your router by amplifying the signal using either an Omni Directional Antenna or Bio Direction Antenna (one sends the signal up the other sends it out can remember which does what).

You can buy them at Maplin
http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=12216&MenuName=Wireless+Network+Antenna&worldid=4&FromMenu=y&doy=17m8

Be aware there may be a legal issue with boosting the signal because once you get above a certain threshold you may need a license.

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#4 17-08-2007 10:22pm

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thanks for the replies- i ordered the linksys n connection-fingers crossed!

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