You might want to have a look at examples of reflectors such as this
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template /
I made one a while a go (just to try) and it did give extra gain (though I found repositioning my AP more robust)
Some of the APs do allow you to substitute the built in antennas for external ones, but just remember they are designed for diverse antennas adjacent to each other rather than two spread a long way apart. (You end up with "ghosting" because of speed-of-light issues if the diverse antennas are too far apart)
Martin
On 9/15/06, Sonia Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm setting up wireless at a friend's (multistory) house, and I'm having
problems with the range of the signal - what are my options?
The wireless works (I've tested it closer to the wireless router), but
not upstairs. I'd like to avoid wiring; are there things like repeaters
or larger aerials? The router is one of the newer model LinkSys's;
according to the sales rep I mightn't be able to patch it with one of
the improved versions that allow me to boost the signal, as the memory
size has been reduced.
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