wireless network question

[Dan0903]

My new MBP came today!!


anyway, i have found that my bedroom is just out of reach of the wireless router (which is the other side of the house).


Was wondering if theres anyway i can get something that (im not a 'techie', so no-one take the mick if this does exist) picks up the wireless connection and re-sends it (i.e. making the wireless point more in the middle of my house).


Any help would be very appreciated.

 

[scr1968]

My new MBP came today!!


anyway, i have found that my bedroom is just out of reach of the wireless router (which is the other side of the house).


Was wondering if theres anyway i can get something that (im not a 'techie', so no-one take the mick if this does exist) picks up the wireless connection and re-sends it (i.e. making the wireless point more in the middle of my house).


Any help would be very appreciated.

Absolutrly. They are called a bunch of different things - usually called Range Extenders. All the major wireless companies make them.

SCR

 

[TEG]

If you have an Airport network, an AirPort Express would solve this problem very easily.

TEG

 

[vanmacguy]

As SCR says, there are range extenders.

You might want to look into upgrading the router though to the 802.11 N specification.

Your Mac supports N and it's got a far greater range than a G or a B router.

I used to run a G router and an extender, but when I upgraded to the N specification I didn't need an extender anymore.

Just look on your favorite computer retailers website, you'll see the different specifications listed there.

Cheers.

 

[Dan0903]

Well im currently using this router, so does anyone know what product i should buy to extend the reach?


http://www.ebuyer.com/product/109521

 

[GimmeSlack12]

If you have an Airport network, an AirPort Express would solve this problem very easily.

TEG

True, although a bit expensive solution. You can also use an Airport Express with any router, not just another airport. Perhaps just get a new antennae for your router, or look into the Reach Extended-DSL feature with that router. I don't know what that is but looks like it could help.

 

[Dan0903]

This sounds like a good solution, i'd like to use in order to play PS3 online and Xbox online, as well as for use with my ipod and MBP.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/106821


Anyone know if this would work?