Airport Express receives weak wifi signal + repeater

[Germwise]

So I made a deal with a neighbor where we share the cost of internet. We use a wifi network and I use my MBP in my office and get 2, sometimes 3 bars of wifi.

I wanted to extend wifi to the rest of the house and also be able to plug in my printer so I bought an airport express.

First problem I'm running into is that where my 2009 MBP 13" laptop gets 2-3 bars, the router doesn't even SEE the wifi signal from the original D-Link Router.

Is there something I can do to increase reception and put my express in repeater mode?

I've tried plugging the router into an extension cord and moving it all around, no luck.


Please help!

 

[BlueRevolution]

Take a look at the fine print:

2. AirPort Express can extend the range only of an AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express wireless network.

Apple's wireless networking hardware is pretty but rather overpriced. Try getting a dedicated repeater like this one instead, or have your neighbour set up a directional antenna.

 

[Primejimbo]

Take a look at the fine print:



Apple's wireless networking hardware is pretty but rather overpriced. Try getting a dedicated repeater like this one instead, or have your neighbour set up a directional antenna.

That one is only $20 less than an Airport Express and that's is only "G", an Express is "N". What I like about the Express is the whole iTunes "Play the music from your computer's iTunes library through a set of speakers or stereo in just about any room in your home — wirelessly."

EDIT- I just saw the OP has a D-Link Router

 

[BlueRevolution]

That one is only $20 less than an Airport Express and that's is only "G", an Express is "N". What I like about the Express is the whole iTunes "Play the music from your computer's iTunes library through a set of speakers or stereo in just about any room in your home — wirelessly."

But it doesn't work. Bit of a strike against it there.