Wireless range on my Mac Book Pro

I have 2 laptops, a Mac Book Pro and a top spec Sony Vaio. I am sharing an internet connection with my neighbour who has the router in his apartment. The thing is that the Mac which is my preferred computer has a much weaker wireless signal than the PC. Does anyone know a way of boosting the signal on the receiver end for the Mac Book Pro?

Thanks in advance.

James

The MBP because of its metal casing sometimes does not do as well with a weaker signal than a comparable poly plastic MacBook or a PC.

Several things you can try:

1. Move closer to the signal or try re-orienting the MBP for maximum signal.

2. Add on card with antenna. Note - this works but can be expensive since the high gain antenna cards tend to be a bit pricey. Here's a link that you can go to and decide if that's for you. By the way, the Radio Labs line of wireless cards are high quality and do work quite well.

Regards.

You could also try extending out the wireless network. Adding an Airport Express or another repeater should do the trick.