How do i Boost my Wireless Router in a cheapass manner?

[cag1000]

Wondering if it's worth it and what to look for? I see a Linksys high gain antenna kit for TNC connectors in the CC ad for $40 but not sure what TNC means or if i should look for something cheaper. I have a dell 1184 router maybe someone could recommend a good one? thanx

 

[Kayden]

You could make a parabolic antena out of a pringles can... just google it. ^_^

 

[CappyCobra]

Update your firmware. Did that to my in-lws D-Link and it DOUBLED the output. Plus the signal didn't 'drop-out' anymore. Worth a shot and it's FREE . You'll have to sign in Dells support site I'm sure

 

[vpr]

I've used this to share internet access between two houses with good results on a cheap D-Link router. Very simple to make, and doesn't cost that much... The only problem is this will change your Omni-Directional antenna into a directonal.... so if you're needing omni, then this (or the pringles can method) probably wouldn't be the best thing to do.

Take a look, and be sure to read the whole page

Cheap ass link

Hope that help,
-Vpr

 

[cag1000]

hmm whats the difference bettween directional and omni directional and what firm ware should i look for on the dell site?

 

[Coolnat2004]

[quote name='cag1000']hmm whats the difference bettween directional and omni directional and what firm ware should i look for on the dell site?[/quote]
Omni-directional means that you don't have to point the antennea towards the "client" computer, and you can move anywhere within a "bubble" range. If you use a directional, you have to be in the general "line-of-sight" of the antennea.