[Lvlug] Boosting a home wifi network

[Scott Ferguson]

On 1/15/07, Chris <chris at kutztownlinux.org> wrote:
>
> Signal strength can be significantly reduced by certain types of
> material. Some siding, pipes, heating ducts, etc. I'd try moving the
> router first and figure out exactly what is reducing the strength in the
> first place. Boosting the signal is possible but it is much easier to
> just move the router, even a few feet in some cases if something is in
> the way.


What's the approximate range for a single antenna on average in a wifi
router with a fairly clear view?  I believe the gutters on the apartment are
copper now that I think about it.  I bet that won't do much good.


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