Wireless Problems: I need more POWAH!

[deathBOB]

I live in an apartment (I just moved in actually) that has wireless internet. My room seems to be either too far from a base station or in the shadow of some object. I started out with a USB wireless adapter, which didn't work well. Now I have a Linksys pci adapter which is a bit better, but the signal is still weak. Should I get on of those bigger antennas to boost the signal?

 

[thedude42]

Simple answer: yes.

The "bigger antenna" isn't really bigger, "high gain" is the actual detail you're looking for. Size does not determin the actual dB gain you will achieve, but when buying after market antennas the ammount of gain they provide is usually the feature they are touting anyhow.

I like this site:

pasadena networks

They have alot of really good stuff ad decent prices, and the site itself has some helpful guides for connector compatability and conversion, as well as most adapters you'll ever need.