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Jun 19, 2009 | 03:58 PM

jamie

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Need a Wireless Improvement Solution

We have one wireless router, located upstairs. We are running 5 computers and one wireless music system.

Coverage is spotty in the backyard. Sometimes good, sometimes choppy.

What can I do to improve the strength of the signal in the backyard?

Thanks.

Jun 19, 2009 | 06:27 PM

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What router (brand, model)? If it has external antennas, you can add high gain antennas and see if it helps. Otherwise, you might be in the realm of adding another wireless access point to the network to expand coverage.

Jun 20, 2009 | 06:05 AM

jamie

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It's a Linksys wrt54g.

I'm wondering if a wap54g downstairs closer to the outside would assist?

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Jun 20, 2009 | 06:29 AM

jox

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Why don't you just move your backyard upstairs? That, or what that Gobble guy said.

Jun 20, 2009 | 10:32 AM

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Have you tried to run an extender? I have an Airport Extreme and placed a few Airport Expresses throughout the house to extend the main wireless network range.

Jun 20, 2009 | 11:39 AM

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Get an 'N' router, faster and more range. Obviously putting it in the middle of the house would be best.

Jun 20, 2009 | 11:39 AM

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I would get the extended antenna option and see if that makes a difference. If that doesn't work it might be the aluminum from your airstream motorhome.