How to Improve RECEPTION wifi signal in Mac Mini?

[flope004]

Hi,
I just got a Mac Mini and one thing that really annoys me is the wifi reception (specially compared with the macbooks).

So, I am looking for advice in improving the wifi reception (not signal emission) of mac mini based on the experience of you guys.

Looking around I found things like this:

- USB adapter with antenna and optional extension with a bigger antenna:


or usb directional antennas:
http://www.hawkingtech.com/products/productlist.php?CatID=35&FamID=111&ProdID=371

- Antenna connected directly to the mac mini airport (opening the mac mini). I dont know if I want to do that.
http://www.macwireless.com/downloads/install_docs/Antennas_Boosters/Antennas/_Apple/Ant_Mini.pdf

Suggestions?

Thank you very much for your help and time!!!

 

[WarDogg]

or use airport express to extend the range of your current network...

 

[Gerg]

I installed an antennae from QuickerTek. It was pretty easy. I see they have some new options available including a USB option.

http://www.quickertek.com/products/nquicky.php

 

[flope004]

Thanks for the replies.
the QuickerTek antennas are a little bit expensive.
I will try a cheaper option and I will let you know my experience.

 

[MAC-Boy-1085]

...also check out ccrane.com. They have some great affordable wifi antennas for Macs. Their customer support is also great...

 

[KyleAwesome]

I've never used the hawking tech stuff but I've heard some pretty bad reviews on it. Might be easier to pick up a linksys WRT54G and flash it was DD-WRT and have it function as a repeater. Unless, you know, you're just trying to steal the neighbors wifi...