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Stupid question in search of Smart answer

Mar 9, 2005 4:42AM PST

What is the simplest, cheapest and most effective way to get better wireless signal strength on my laptop? My 802.11g wireless router is a different room than I usually use my laptop in (and I can't move either) and my "signal strength" is usually only around 50%, which seems to be effecting my connection speed. What can I do to get that signal strength much stronger?

thank you!

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(NT) (NT) move the wifi closer to you
Mar 9, 2005 5:45AM PST
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Add AP.
Mar 10, 2005 12:54AM PST

Add more APs to your house.