How to boost range of Airport Extreme Base Station?

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NJRonbo

macrumors 68040

Original poster

• Jun 3, 2008

• #1

I often use my Macbook Pro out on the deck.

Problem is, with my Airport Extreme Base Station hundreds
of feet away on the opposite far end of the house, I can hardly
pick up a Wi-Fi signal.

What is the most effective way to boost the signal strength?

I came across a product http://www.macwireless.com/html/products/antennas_boosters/airport_booster_mini.php, but not sure how well it will work.

Appreciate any suggestions -- especially from those who have
successfully boosted their signal.

 

flopticalcube

macrumors G4

• Jun 3, 2008

• #2

Best way is to run in 2.4GHz mode either n only or b/g/n compatibility mode. Externals are useless since the AEBS has nowhere to connect it.

 

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Jiff Lemon

macrumors member

• Jun 4, 2008

• #3

Why not add an airport express halfway along and extend the network that way?

 

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NJRonbo

macrumors 68040

Original poster

• Jun 12, 2008

• #4

Jiff Lemon said:

Why not add an airport express halfway along and extend the network that way?

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Can you explain how that is done?

I already am using an Airport Express for wireless access
to my printer.

How exactly do I set up an additional unit to extend WiFi range?

Really appreciate the help.