Almost every user thinks about how to strengthen the signal of a wifi router at one time or another. As a rule, such a brilliant thought occurs to a “user” when, at the most inopportune moment, the WiFi signal disappears in an unknown direction: for example, there is an urgent need to send a message on a social network, or the climax has arrived in a favorite movie.
However, it is quite possible to strengthen the signal of a wifi router in an apartment with your own hands, and you don’t need to be a “hacker in a Guy Fawkes mask” to do this.
How to strengthen the signal of a wifi router with your own hands?
1. One of effective ways WiFi signal improvement is . Let's say you have a 4-room apartment, and in each room there is a device that requires a wifi connection (for example, a laptop, smartphone, phone and tablet): in this case optimal solution It would be better to install the router in the center of the apartment so that there is an equal distance between the wifi transmitter and the devices.
Yes, modern models routers will not be frightened by small obstacles in the apartment (such as tables, headsets, refrigerators or thick walls), however, such “obstacles” have a significant impact on the propagation of the wifi signal from “early” models of routers.
2. It will help to strengthen the signal of the wifi router in the apartment special device- repeater.
This inexpensive device will cost several times less than buying a new, more powerful router, and by “cloning” the router signals, the repeater allows you to improve the wifi signal several times.
To configure the repeater correctly you need:
- - turn on the repeater and connect to it via cable or wifi connection;
- - go to the repeater interface from your computer: to do this, enter and specify your login and password in the browser;
- - on the main page, go to the “Repeater” section: after activation, the device will find all available wifi access points;
To strengthen the wifi signal in the apartment, select your access point and click “Apply”.
3. The network standard set in the router settings has a special impact on the wifi speed.
Today, the most common is 802.11n, which replaced 802.11g (we will not take the absolute leader 802.11ac as an example, since it has not yet entered mass production).
Setting the required standard is not difficult: the main thing is that your router fully “supports” it.
How to strengthen the wifi signal on a router?
4. On some models of D-link and Zuxel routers, it is possible to manual settings signal strength. To strengthen the wifi signal yourself, you need to find the “Transmit Power” (or “Wireless Transmit Power”) item in the router interface in the “Advanced settings” section and set it to 100%.
To do this:
Let’s take as a basis that , and the main router (let it be “1”) successfully distributes wifi;
- go to router settings “2”;
Select “Wireless mode” and fill in the fields in the same way as on router “1”;
Go to the “Enable WDS” section: a window with available WiFi networks will appear here;
Here you will see the SSID (network name of router “1”) and BSSID (router “2”): click “Search” and in the “List of Access Points” window that appears, select the network distributed by router “1”.
This option for strengthening the wifi signal is suitable for routers equipped with WDS standard technology. If your router does not support it, then simply connect the routers with a cable and set up a “bridge” between them:
Connect the cable on router “1” to the LAN input and on router “2” to the WAN;
In router settings “1”, enable DHCP;
On router “2” go to “WAN” - “Connection type” - “Dynamic IP address”;
The parameters “Ip address”, “ ”, “ ” must already be specified: this means that router “2” acts as a “client” of router “1”, and the bridge is configured.
All these methods can be used individually or in combination. Particular attention should be paid to the “repeater” - the device famously burst onto the market and quite quickly “picked up” it for itself. And this is deserved: for its low price (for example, a decent option from TP-LINK TL-WA850RE can be purchased for no more than 1,500 rubles), the device will fully work out the money spent.
And, of course, you can increase the distribution of the wifi signal by purchasing a more powerful router: for example, the Tp-Link Archer C60 router, the price for this “miracle” varies around $100.
Today, the use of Wi-Fi for data transfer is widespread. But one of the disadvantages of this method of accessing the Internet is its very limited range. This shortcoming can be corrected, but for this you need to use by special means. They can be either hardware or software.
Software Gain
Exists large number ways to increase the strength of the Wi-Fi broadcast by the router. Strengthening the signal of a Wi-Fi router in the router settings is quite simple; it can be done in just a few seconds.
The main ways to improve signal quality:
All these methods make it possible to strengthen the signal of a Wi-Fi router without an antenna or other hardware.
Using an outdated security protocol makes the network not only weakly secure, but also very slow. In the router settings section, logging in as an administrator, select as default WPA2.
Limiting the number of supported devices significantly increases the speed of wireless communication. MAC addresses themselves act as identifiers.
The network name should not be left publicly available. Often, the quality and speed of data transfer drop precisely because of various kinds of unauthorized users trying to connect. To hide, just uncheck the box in the settings menu next to the “allow SSID transmission” item.
Low transmitter power
One of the main reasons for poor communication quality and small coverage area is low transmitter power. This is especially true for devices with a built-in antenna. It is quite difficult to correct this deficiency without using various kinds of improvised means. But, nevertheless, it is real.
Many products from renowned manufacturers make it possible to change the data transfer speed with your own hands.
For example, to do this in TP-Link
After applying the settings, the transmitter power should increase. If, of course, before starting the settings, the value in question was lower.
802.11N standard
Another method that allows you to significantly increase the speed of delivery of processed information, as well as the quality of communication, is the 802.11 N standard. It was put into operation quite a long time ago - in 2009, on September 11.
The data transfer speed using this standard is as much as 300 Mbit/s. Switching to it is quite simple; this can be done through the WEB interface. To open the settings window itself, you need to enter 192.168.1.1 in the browser address bar. This is the device's default IP address.
Also, some devices allow you to switch directly to operating system. To do this, you need to open the device properties in the Windows Control Panel.
Setting up a reboot
A reboot can also improve the quality of Wi-Fi communications. Executing it using the WEB interface allows you to clear the router’s memory from software errors. They are sometimes the main cause of problems with the various kinds, reducing the data transfer rate.
To carry out this operation, just log into the WEB interface as an administrator.
You can do this as follows:
- enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar;
- enter the administrator login and password in the appropriate fields;
- open the section « Quick setup» and press the button.
Frequency Match
The standard operating frequency is usually 2.4 GHz. It employs a large number of the most different devices. You can change the channel using specialized programs. For example, Network Stumble r.
You can also change the channel through the WEB interface.
To do this you need:
New firmware and drivers
Another way that makes it possible to enhance the work is to install new drivers on the computer and then flash it. Replacing the firmware often helps. Often, many router models equipped with old software have rather low bandwidth. Reflashing allows you to correct the situation.
How can I restart my computer using the keyboard? There is a solution.
For example, many routers do not initially support the 802.11 N standard, but after updating software work successfully with it. Since the hardware was initially designed with the prospect of possible work with this standard. And installing updates allowed it to work at high speed.
How to boost your Wi-Fi signal using a second router
Significantly expand coverage area wireless network you can do it yourself using a second router. This scheme can be implemented in various ways. But first of all, you need to connect the two devices.
To implement such a scheme, it is advisable to use two identical models. TP-Link TL-WA901N is perfect for this. First of all, you should connect to the Internet and configure one of the routers. After this, it is necessary to adjust the second device; it will operate in “repeater” mode.
The most difficult and time-consuming debugging is the repeater.
It is performed in several stages:
You must set a static IP address: 192.168.1.100. The subnet mask will also be constant: 255.255.255.0.
After successfully completing all of the above steps, you must:
The last step is to select an encryption algorithm. Once the required option has been selected, you need to reboot again.
Strong signal by hardware
You can achieve a high-quality connection with Wi-Fi equipment in various ways.
Most commonly used:
Many manufacturers produce compact amplifiers that are little larger than a pair of matchboxes. They are plugged into an outlet and enhance Wi-Fi within the coverage area of which they are located.
Many models are equipped at the factory with additional ports for connecting a second antenna. It significantly increases the coverage area of the device, making it possible to propagate the signal over impressive distances.
Choosing the right place
One of the most important factors that directly affects the quality of communication is the location of the broadcasting device. The optimal situation is when the router is located in the center of all devices using the connection.
It is very important to avoid placing any bulky furniture or mirrors near the router. All this absorbs and reflects waves. Therefore, the router should be positioned in such a way that there are no very hard objects in the path of the network in question.
Equipment influence
Also, in addition to various physical obstacles, all kinds of equipment can also have negative influence on the reliability of communication via Wi-Fi.
Devices of this kind include:
A weak WiFi signal is a pressing problem for apartment residents, country houses and office workers. Dead zones in a WiFi network are common in both large rooms and small apartments, the area of which even a budget access point can theoretically cover.
The range of a WiFi router is a characteristic that manufacturers cannot clearly indicate on the box: the WiFi range is influenced by many factors that depend not only on the technical specifications of the device.
This material presents 10 practical advice, which will help eliminate the physical causes of poor coverage and optimize the range of the WiFi router, this is easy to do with your own hands.
The radiation from the access point in space is not a sphere, but a toroidal field, shaped like a donut. In order for WiFi coverage within one floor to be optimal, radio waves must propagate in a horizontal plane - parallel to the floor. For this purpose, it is possible to tilt the antennas.
The antenna is a donut axis. The angle of signal propagation depends on its inclination.
When the antenna is tilted relative to the horizon, part of the radiation is directed outside the room: dead zones are formed under the “donut” plane.
A vertically mounted antenna radiates in a horizontal plane: maximum coverage is achieved indoors.
In practice: Install the antenna vertically - the simplest way optimize indoor WiFi coverage.
Place the router closer to the center of the room
Another reason for the occurrence of dead zones is the poor location of the access point. The antenna emits radio waves in all directions. In this case, the radiation intensity is maximum near the router and decreases as it approaches the edge of the coverage area. If you install an access point in the center of the house, the signal will be distributed throughout the rooms more efficiently.
A router installed in a corner transmits some of the power outside the house, and distant rooms are at the edge of the coverage area.
Installation in the center of the house allows you to achieve uniform signal distribution in all rooms and minimize dead zones.
In practice: Installing an access point in the “center” of the house is not always feasible due to the complex layout, lack of sockets in the right place, or the need to lay a cable.
Provide direct visibility between the router and clients
WiFi signal frequency is 2.4 GHz. These are decimeter radio waves that do not bend well around obstacles and have low penetrating ability. Therefore, the range and stability of the signal directly depend on the number and structure of obstacles between the access point and clients.
Passing through a wall or ceiling, an electromagnetic wave loses some of its energy.
The amount of signal attenuation depends on the material the radio waves travel through.
*Effective distance is a value that determines how the radius of a wireless network changes in comparison with open space when a wave passes an obstacle.
Calculation example: WiFi 802.11n signal propagates in line-of-sight conditions over 400 meters. After overcoming the non-permanent wall between the rooms, the signal strength decreases to 400 m * 15% = 60 m. The second wall of the same type will make the signal even weaker: 60 m * 15% = 9 m. The third wall makes signal reception almost impossible: 9 m * 15 % = 1.35 m.
Such calculations will help calculate dead zones that arise due to the absorption of radio waves by walls.
The next problem in the path of radio waves: mirrors and metal structures. Unlike walls, they do not weaken, but reflect the signal, scattering it in arbitrary directions.
Mirrors and metal structures reflect and scatter the signal, creating dead zones behind them.
If you move interior elements that reflect the signal, you can eliminate dead spots.
In practice: It is extremely rare to achieve ideal conditions when all gadgets are in direct line of sight to the router. Therefore, in a real home, you will have to work separately to eliminate each dead zone:
- find out what interferes with the signal (absorption or reflection);
- think about where to move the router (or piece of furniture).
Place the router away from sources of interference
The 2.4 GHz band does not require licensing and is therefore used to operate household radio standards: WiFi and Bluetooth. Despite the low bandwidth, Bluetooth can still interfere with the router.
Green areas - stream from the WiFi router. Red dots are Bluetooth data. The proximity of two radio standards in the same range causes interference, reducing the range of the wireless network.
The magnetron emits in the same frequency range microwave oven. The radiation intensity of this device is so high that even through the protective screen of the furnace, the radiation from the magnetron can “illuminate” the radio beam of the WiFi router.
Microwave oven magnetron radiation causes interference on almost all WiFi channels.
In practice:
- When using Bluetooth accessories near the router, enable the AFH parameter in the settings of the latter.
- The microwave is a powerful source of interference, but it is not used very often. Therefore, if it is not possible to move the router, then you simply won’t be able to make a Skype call while preparing breakfast.
Disable support for 802.11 B/G modes
WiFi devices of three specifications operate in the 2.4 GHz band: 802.11 b/g/n. N is the newest standard and provides greater speed and range compared to B and G.
The 802.11n (2.4 GHz) specification provides greater range than legacy B and G standards.
802.11n routers support previous WiFi standards, but the mechanics of backward compatibility are such that when a B/G device appears within the coverage area of the N-router, for example, old phone or a neighbor's router - the entire network is switched to B/G mode. Physically, the modulation algorithm changes, which leads to a drop in the speed and range of the router.
In practice: Switching the router to “pure 802.11n” mode will definitely have a positive effect on the quality of coverage and bandwidth wireless network.
However, B/G devices will not be able to connect via WiFi. If it is a laptop or TV, they can be easily connected to the router via Ethernet.
Select the optimal WiFi channel in the settings
Almost every apartment today has a WiFi router, so the density of networks in the city is very high. Signals from neighboring access points overlap each other, draining energy from the radio path and greatly reducing its efficiency.
Neighboring networks operating at the same frequency create mutual interference, like ripples on the water.
Wireless networks operate within a range on different channels. There are 13 such channels (in Russia) and the router switches between them automatically.
To minimize interference, you need to understand which channels neighboring networks operate on and switch to a less loaded one.
Detailed instructions for setting up the channel are provided.
In practice: Selecting the least loaded channel - effective way expand the coverage area relevant for residents of an apartment building.
But in some cases there are so many networks on the air that not a single channel provides a noticeable increase in WiFi speed and range. Then it makes sense to turn to method No. 2 and place the router away from the walls bordering neighboring apartments. If this does not bring results, then you should think about switching to the 5 GHz band (method No. 10).
Adjust the router transmitter power
The power of the transmitter determines the energy of the radio path and directly affects the range of the access point: the more powerful the beam, the further it hits. But this principle is useless in the case of omnidirectional antennas of household routers: in wireless transmission, two-way data exchange occurs and not only clients must “hear” the router, but also vice versa.
Asymmetry: the router “reaches” a mobile device in a distant room, but does not receive a response from it due to the low power of the smartphone’s WiFi module. The connection is not established.
In practice: The recommended transmitter power value is 75%. It should be increased only in extreme cases: turning the power up to 100% not only does not improve the quality of the signal in distant rooms, but even worsens the stability of reception near the router, since its powerful radio stream “clogs” the weak response signal from the smartphone.
Replace the standard antenna with a more powerful one
Most routers are equipped with standard antennas with a gain of 2 - 3 dBi. The antenna is a passive element of the radio system and is not capable of increasing the flow power. However, increasing the gain allows you to refocus the radio signal by changing the radiation pattern.
The higher the antenna gain, the further the radio signal travels. In this case, the narrower flow becomes similar not to a “donut”, but to a flat disk.
Available on the market large selection antennas for routers with a universal SMA connector.
In practice: Using an antenna with high gain is an effective way to expand the coverage area, because simultaneously with the signal amplification, the sensitivity of the antenna increases, which means the router begins to “hear” remote devices. But due to the narrowing of the radio beam from the antenna, dead zones appear near the floor and ceiling.
Use signal repeaters
In rooms with complex layout And multi-storey buildings It is effective to use repeaters - devices that repeat the signal from the main router.
The simplest solution is to use an old router as a repeater. The disadvantage of this scheme is that the throughput of the child network is half as much, since along with client data, the WDS access point aggregates the upstream flow from the upstream router.
Detailed instructions for setting up a WDS bridge are provided.
Specialized repeaters do not have the problem of reducing bandwidth and are equipped with additional functionality. For example, some Asus repeater models support the roaming function.
In practice: No matter how complex the layout, repeaters will help you deploy WiFi network. But any repeater is a source of interference interference. When there is free air, repeaters do their job well, but with a high density of neighboring networks, the use of repeater equipment in the 2.4 GHz band is impractical.
Use 5 GHz band
Budget WiFi devices operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency, so the 5 GHz band is relatively free and has little interference.
5 GHz is a promising range. Works with gigabit streams and has increased capacity compared to 2.4 GHz.
In practice: “Moving” to a new frequency is a radical option, requiring the purchase of an expensive dual-band router and imposing restrictions on client devices: only the latest models of gadgets work in the 5 GHz band.
The problem with WiFi signal quality is not always related to the actual range of the access point, and its solution broadly boils down to two scenarios:
- In a country house, most often it is necessary to cover an area in free air conditions that exceeds the effective range of the router.
- For a city apartment, the range of a router is usually sufficient, but the main difficulty is eliminating dead zones and interference.
The methods presented in this material will help you identify the causes of poor reception and optimize your wireless network without resorting to replacing the router or the services of paid specialists.
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The most important. Make sure that at the center of your Wi-Fi network is a modern, full-fledged wireless router (aka router). Keyword- modern. The fact is that communication equipment is developing as actively as the entire IT industry. Those standards, protocols and wireless transmission speeds that were the norm 5-7 years ago are now hopelessly behind. For example, not so long ago a channel of 50-60 Mbit/s was considered a decent option for the home, for the family, for show-offs. And now inexpensive devices for a couple of thousand rubles claim a theoretical 300 Mbit/s.
In his personal diaries, Captain Obvious has repeatedly noted that the main obstacle to a Wi-Fi signal is walls and partitions. In addition to walls, any shielding barrier containing metal can become a serious obstacle to the Wi-Fi signal - most often a mirror, an aquarium or a steel statue of Darth Vader. Demolition of all the walls in the apartment is the optimal solution to all your problems, but it is troublesome, yes. It’s easier to think about finding the optimal placement point for the signal source. Your wireless router should be as close to the center of the room as possible and should not lie on the floor, but should be placed at least a meter from the floor.
When you started searching for a network, you probably noticed more than once that there were a couple or even a dozen other people’s Wi-Fi signals walking around your apartment. For some reason, few people think about the fact that other people’s networks operate in the same frequency range as yours, and there is nothing good about that. According to standards, 13 frequency channels are allocated for Wi-Fi networks in Russia. We stole a screenshot of the configuration menu from the instructions for the popular ZyXEL Keenetic Lite router - you can see how in the “Network Client” mode the router shows the channels occupied by its neighbors. There are also separate programs that do the same thing, for example inSSIDer. All you have to do is study the received list, select the freest of 13 channels and set it as the default in the router.
Many craftsmen manually pump up router antennas by hanging tins, foil, and so on on them. In fact, the game is clearly not worth the candle - it is better to buy a suitable high-power antenna. There is a considerable assortment of them on Wi-Fi equipment websites, and some look very exotic. Antenna gain is specified in isotropic decibels (dBi). A standard antenna from a home router has a power of around 2 dBi, but finding and buying an antenna with a gain of 10-20 dBi is not a problem, and this radically solves the situation with signal availability! But it also makes sense to tame foil - recently a particularly virtuosic life hack with reflectors from , arousing increased interest, has been invented.
24 dBi segment parabolic antenna
Many modern router models are equipped with a pair of antennas, and top models there may be even more of them. Usually this provides a good signal, but if not, then changing two antennas at once will be expensive. In such a situation, it is better to install an additional signal distribution point in the apartment - such devices are called “repeaters” (Wi-Fi repeaters). They cost about the same as an inexpensive router and are easy to set up.
Often the problematic element in a home network is not the router, not the apartment layout, but the receiving device itself. You need to get two things off your chest once and for all. First: if you have a powerful computer for games and multimedia, it is still better to connect it to the network via a wired connection (there are a million reasons for this, and all of them are important). Second: if you are going to receive Wi-Fi via an adapter, choose not a tiny device the size of a fingernail (it is only suitable for gatherings in a coffee shop), but a receiver with a large antenna. Buying a Wi-Fi adapter with a heavy antenna also helps when your laptop receives a lousy signal, but in some corner of the room it is much better. You can plug a Wi-Fi adapter into your laptop and place its antenna in that lucky corner.
It is impossible to count the number of devices that have a built-in Wi-Fi module. Have this technology such as smartphones, laptops and desktop PCs, as well as refrigerators, televisions and other household appliances. Many users use routers to connect their devices to the Internet; they can have both a LAN port to connect using a cable, and a Wi-Fi adapter to distribute the Internet to other devices that also have Wi-Fi technology. Unfortunately, the wireless signal propagation area is not very large, and if there are obstacles in the way, it is generally very small. Of course, there are many standards on which the signal strength depends, and also important parameter is the number of antennas.
If you use Wi-Fi technology, but don't know what you can do to strengthen your adapter's WiFi signal, then this article is for you. Here I will try to explain hardware and software ways to improve the signal.
But before we begin, I would like to note one important point.
Pay attention to the location of the router. It would not be bad if it was located closer to the middle of the room and the whole house, so that the signal spreads evenly and you feel comfortable using the wireless network. Signal deterioration can be caused by many factors. At home, these are walls, and if it is also concrete, then transmitting radio waves will be much worse. Any thing - from a painting, a drawing or a mirror can, to some extent, degrade signal reception. Therefore, I want you to try to position your router in such a way that the signal is available in all areas of the house. If possible, remove things that may cause interference.
How to strengthen WiFi signal reception using programs?
Many users, due to inexperience, leave the router settings at their defaults, unless they change the network name and password. This is not entirely correct and now I will explain why.
Channel frequencies match other Wi-Fi networks
If you live in apartment building, then there is almost a 100% probability that there is a Wi-Fi network that broadcasts on the same channel as you. This phenomenon often interrupts signal reception. In the router settings, you need to change the channel to a free one or to one with the fewest other wireless networks.
You can see who is on which channel using the program inSSIDer. Download it from here and install it on a PC with an outbred adapter.
The program window will indicate the found wireless networks, and in the column "Channel" the channels they occupy are displayed. In the Russian Federation, only thirteen channels are usually used, in other countries either more or less.
We have figured out the channels, then we will start changing the settings of our router. Typically, the following addresses are used for this, which must be entered into the address bar of the browser: http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1. Next you will be asked to enter your login and password, if you have not changed anything, then by default it is admin (both login and password).
You need to find features related to wireless Wi-Fi networks, may read Wireless. There will definitely be a section Channels(Channel), from which you can select a number from 1 to 13.
Change the channel to free and save. After this action, you will suffer much less from interference and the signal will be more stable.
Router transmitter signal low
By default, some routers may have low transmitter power. But it can be changed. Still in the same router settings, find the parameter Transmission power(Transmit Power), and set the value to 100%. Or you need to select a value High(High).
Of course, this function is not available on all models. Sometimes special firmware for similar models, if they exist.
802.11n is faster
Wi-Fi has many standards by which a wireless network can operate. The fastest is, of course, the 802.11n standard, which even gives a larger coverage radius if several antennas are used. You also need to take into account the support of this standard by other devices, because if you switch to it, some devices will not detect your network due to low range.
Look in the router settings "Operating mode" or "Wireless Network Mode", or "Wireless mode" and switch to 802.11n. For the changes to take effect, reboot the router.
Using the 5 GHz band
The use of the 802.11n standard makes it possible in expensive models to use two types of range - 2.4 GHz (Used by all devices) and 5 GHz(Not used by everyone). The 2.4 GHz band is very busy, it is used by many devices around us and these are not only wireless adapters, but even a microwave oven can create problems for us. The 5 GHz frequency range is now practically free, so it is advisable to switch all devices to it.
Improving Signal in Windows
In this paragraph, more attention is focused on laptops. The fact is that when you set “Energy Saving” in the energy settings, this can affect the strength of the Wi-Fi signal. Therefore it is better to set "Balanced" mode, or "High performance". Then you will receive the signal from a greater distance.
For those who don’t know, the power settings are located in the following place: right-click on the battery icon on the taskbar and select “Power Options” and set the required control scheme.
Signal power limitation and can it be removed?
I would like to note that all routers have a strict power limit of 100 mW. Of course, in Chinese stores there are adapters that can handle distances of up to several kilometers, but you won’t find this in regular electronics stores. Is it possible to increase the signal strength programmatically? Answer: partially possible.
Unfortunately, there is some complexity - you need to use a Linux distribution, for example, Kali Linux, or an analogue - Backtrack 5r3, support for which has ceased.
The fact is that in most countries the power of the wireless transmitter is limited to 100 mW, but for Bolivia and some other countries there is no this limit, so in the terminal you need to enter a number of these commands:
In this example wlan0 is the wireless adapter you are using, and 100 – set power in mW (milliwatt).
How to boost WiFi signal using hardware method?
All means are good, which means that together with software methods we can achieve a stable and high transmitter signal. Even if software methods do not produce results, it may be following methods will help.
Improving the signal by upgrading antennas
I have come across many methods to strengthen the Wi-Fi signal on the Internet. For example, people make a directional antenna that works in all directions and for this they use foil or a Pepsi or beer can. Of course, the use of such methods is doubtful, but for whom?
More powerful antennas, which can be purchased at the store, are more effective. You need to make sure that your antenna has a gain of 2-3 dBi, then they can be replaced with 8 dBi antennas.
Using a repeater to strengthen the reception signal
These devices are also called repeaters, and they can greatly increase the coverage area. The repeater connects to your wireless network and increases its range.
Buying a more powerful Wi-Fi adapter
You can do this: if you have a laptop that does not have strong enough signal reception on the wireless adapter, replace it with a more powerful one. This also applies to desktop computers. It is best to take an adapter that connects via USB and has an antenna, which can perhaps be replaced with a more powerful one.
If you have other ways to increase wifi signal adapter, write about it in the comments, everyone will be interested.
