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We've all experienced the annoyance of our PC or Laptop shedding its connection with the wireless router in our homes - this guide will help you to reduce the possibilities of this happening whilst also boosting the range of the router.  
  
1 - Location of the Router  
  
If possible it is finest to place your wireless router in a location that is central to the realm in which you want to receive a signal. If a router is positioned at one finish of your house the signal has additional to journey to succeed in the other end - by locating the router is a central position this distance is reduced.  
  
2 - Surrounding Area  
  
It's advised that you do not place the router in close proximity to walls or large metal objects as these might drain the strength of the signal thus reducing its reach. Even be aware that some cordless home phones have been known to cause interference with wireless routers - the identical is true of microwave ovens.  
  
three - Exchange Your Routers Antenna  
  
The antenna (or aerial) that comes as standard on most routers is "Omni directional - this means that it broadcasts the wireless signal equally in all directions (360 degrees). This is fine if you are able to find your router centrally (as mentioned in Point 1) - nonetheless for many this is not possible. By upgrading to a high acquire antennae that focuses the signal in one direction you can boost your signal range and power significantly.  
  
4 - Set up a Repeater  
  
A repeater simply boosts a wireless signal and sends it on its way - no more no less. These gadgets require no extra cabling - to implement a repeater you simply discover a suitable location (for instance halfway between the wireless router and the world that has a weak signal) and energy the repeater on. It is that simple!  
  
5 - Upgrade Your Routers Firmware  
  
Wireless router producers recurrently upgrade the firmware (the inbuilt software) in their products to increase signal range and performance. These upgrades are usually free. To upgrade your routers firmware visit the manufacturers website and follow the directions for your router model.  
  
6 - Use Equipment from a Single Manufacturer  
  
Whilst all routers and adapters are designed to work with one another you can usually see performance improvements when utilizing both a router and adapter made by the identical manufacturer. This is mainly down to the truth that some router producers make the most of signal boosting techniques that only give optimal performance when used with adapters made by themselves.  
  
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