Does anyone know how to increase power to belkin USB wifi ?

[RomanTPA]

I was wondering how to increase power to a wifi usb so i can reach my router downstairs.

it has 500mA available, however out of the box it runs less.

Here is some more info on the usb stick:

Belkin 54g USB Network Adapter:

Product ID: 0x7050
Vendor ID: 0x050d (Belkin Corporation)
Version: 0.01
Speed: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: Belkin
Location ID: 0x24100000
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 300

Vendor: Belkin
Device: F5D7050
MAC range: 00:11:50
FCC ID: K7S-F5D7050A
Chipset: rt2571F

Im running an intel 13" macbook
osx 10.6.7

thank you guys

 

[alust2013]

I don't believe you can, plus that wouldn't make it get a signal. Why can't you use the standard Airport antenna that is built in? That also seems strange that you can't see your network within the same house. I can even get mine next door occasionally.

 

[RomanTPA]

To make the long story short..

I need to use the belkin usb for my school project.
The wireless router is in my garage 1 floor bellow and 2 rooms over.
Its too far for this older usb wifi to pick up strong signal in my bedroom.
I read somewhere a while back that you can up the power of usb devices.