[Don@VB]

I sometimes get the signal sometimes not so much. I've seen Radio Shack type antennae for helping reception. Any feedback on how these work?? Thanks! Call me Wireless in Virginia Beach

[gaijin]

Get the wi-fire. I have it, though I’m not using it now.

It triples the signal, approximately.

It costs...about $55 —all kinds of people will ask you about it.

You can also boost the signal further by using a common colander or strainer behind it —buy one at a dollar store.

You can also make a CANTENNA quite easily. It’s loads of fun.

[edcoil]

Netgear has a repeater and range extender.

[mad_as_he$$]

Take a Marie Callender pie pan pound it into a dish (like Dishnet) and put it behind your antenna pointing at the source you want to use. I use one from time to time in the outback and have gotten 2 miles with it. Save your money.

[gaijin]

http://www.hfield.com/the-wi-fire/

[humblegunner]

Wi Fi Antenna Do they work

Yes, for whipping muggers, thugs and unsightly street people.

[wvguy]

You could make your own if you wanted to experiment.

http://freeantennas.com/

[UB355]

I use a repeater in my home. Need because addition was added, I have to transmit thru old brick wall.

[goseminoles]

Ok. Wireless in Virginia Beach!

[VicVega]

Another suggestion.

http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html

[MosesKnows]

antennae for helping reception

Antennas are necessary to receive virtually any radio frequency signal at virtually any frequency the antenna's design length calls for. One sure way to improve reception is with a directional antenna, which will provide considerable improvement compared to an omni-directional antenna.

A directional antenna is the equivalent of gain. Assuming the antenna is for the correct frequency, pointed in an optimum direction, and the correct impedance, the signal will be improved.

However, none of that guarantees you will achieve your goal because the stronger signal may still be too weak. The next move is a better antenna, a more sensitive receiver, or, if you have access, a more powerful transmitter.

[Calamari]

http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1800

MFJ-1800

WI-FI ANTENNA, 2.4GHZ, 15DBI, 16 ELES

Price: $29.95

This one works very nicely and is cheap. The range is several miles with a clear line of sight. I’ve got 2 of them.

[Krankor]

Why not quit your current job and apply for a position at the restaurant?

[CharlesWayneCT]

I work near a wi-fi restaurant.....

Are you a wi-fi antenna? If so, then I guess they work.

[ShadowAce]

[dubie]

[Lazamataz]

Kinda. The approach that worked for me was a wifi usb device that has an extension wire allowing me to position the entire device at any given ‘sweet spot’.

[JerseyHighlander]

First, you read the bible of DIY wifi antennas...
then you decide if you should DIY or buy a commercial product:

http://www.usbwifi.orconhosting.net.nz/