Access point would be the easiest way. I would suggest getting a cheap router that's supported by ddwrt and using that. Great performance and features can be had. On Sep 6, 2013 10:57 PM, "Bobby Heid" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thanks for the info. My router does not have a connection for an external > antenna. I talked to a network guy at work and he told me that I need to > use an access point for what I am wanting to do. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Winterlight > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 9:21 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] Extending wireless network. > > > > You need a signal booster. The way they work is that you run a > coaxial cable out to an antenna that is about 12 inches by one inch > diameter that is located somewhere, in the attic, on the roof, > outside ... where ever... a spot that does receive a strong single. > Then they broadcast that signal in an area where there is no signal. > Price will depend on the range of the broadcast circle. I live in a > dead zone and use this one...works good. It is over your budget, I > paid almost 300 for it in 2008 because it is for an office facility > so it has a huge range and covers all cell phone band widths. > > http://tinyurl.com/krw8hjt > > At 04:34 PM 9/3/2013, you wrote: > >Hi, > > > > > > > >I am wanting to increase the wireless signal in my house in an area where > I > >only get 1-2 bars of signal level on my phone. What do I need to do this? > >Would I use an extender or an access point? I have a gigabit switch in > the > >location where I would like to put whatever it is needed to increase my > >signal strength. > > > > > > > >Suggestions on brands/models to look at would be appreciated. Would like > to > >keep costs less than $125 or so. > > > > > > > >My current router is a Linksys E4200. > > > > > > > >Thanks, > > > >Bobby > > > >
