Wireless Network Range Extender??

Need some advice.

I have a MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core2Duo with an AirPort Extreme wireless built in. I have a wireless Linksys G broadband router.

I'm having some distance issues and would like some feedback as to what type/s of wireless extenders would help improve getting signal to the second floor etc.

THANKS! in advance.

i'd be interested also.

Are you sure its distance issues as opposed to interference issues?
Try changing the channel a few times first to see if your wifi improves.

i have access to truly free wireless signal in my neighborhood, however, the signal is only 1 bar and we can't connect. i'm looking for something that can boost the signal. i've heard there is some sort of plug-in (into outlet?) that can boost signal.

tph, how is your router situated? Is it near or against a wall, or is it somewhere more centrally location with no obstructions around it?

margaret, there are things called range extenders that can pick up a wireless signal and then boost it. However, since you're trying to do that with public Wi-Fi, I'm not sure whether or not it'll work.

tph6051 said:

Need some advice.

I have a MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core2Duo with an AirPort Extreme wireless built in. I have a wireless Linksys G broadband router.

I'm having some distance issues and would like some feedback as to what type/s of wireless extenders would help improve getting signal to the second floor etc.

THANKS! in advance.

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I found these:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Sate...nksys/Common/VisitorWrapper&lid=1967539789L07

Lists range extenders and antennas. I used to have a Linksys router and I used 2 of the high gain antennas, they gave me ~ 1-2 bars better. I thought it was a bit pricey for only a couple bars, but they do work.

EDIT: You could also look into getting a wireless-N router since your MBP supports it.