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Signal Sucks? Seven Ways To Boost Wi-Fi Signal That Actually Work
https://www.iflscience.com ^ | 31 December 2021 | Rachel Funnell

Posted on 01/03/2022 11:03:56 AM PST by Red Badger

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To: DainBramage

https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/nbisgs/att_active_armor/

Did a bit more research on ATT.

Ouch... Router behind their box running a VPN thus encrypting your connections and not allowing them to snoop may be almost a must. I dont care how well their stuff performs, that is a deal killer for me on their hardware.


61 posted on 01/03/2022 2:36:22 PM PST by LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget
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To: LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget
Does anyone have a suggestion for improving cell phone signal reception?

I have a Boost Mobile phone, but signal is so spotty I have to go to town to get consistent service. I'm only 8 miles from town.

Another phone is on Verizon, and it, too, sometimes fails.

62 posted on 01/03/2022 2:37:31 PM PST by Trot (really good word processor)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

Make sure it is not set at 5gz. The 2.4 will have better range for his shop.


63 posted on 01/03/2022 2:44:48 PM PST by pas
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To: LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget

I tested with my laptop a foot from the microwave oven. The signal from the wireless access point was OK, not weak.

Worth noting that Radio Shack used to sell a microwave leakage detector. ​You can buy similar instruments from other sellers today.


64 posted on 01/03/2022 2:49:27 PM PST by brianl703
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To: SheepWhisperer

When heating breakfast in an open microwave, try putting your laptop, (or phone), in there to test the signal.

*Disclaimer for any TicToc users* -— Don’t really do this.


65 posted on 01/03/2022 2:57:51 PM PST by Do_Tar (Do I really need a /joke?)
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To: Trot

You can get cell signal amplifiers... They are a cpl hundred bucks.

Here is an example: https://www.amazon.com/Cell-Phone-Signal-Booster-Verizon/dp/B07ML28SWS


66 posted on 01/03/2022 3:19:52 PM PST by LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget
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To: Do_Tar

HA!
You can bet some imbecile had done this....or will.
Good on you for warning the idiocracy!


67 posted on 01/03/2022 3:23:40 PM PST by SheepWhisperer (My enemy saw me on my knees, head bowed and thought they had won until I rose up and said Amen!)
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To: Red Badger

I've found these Netgear ORBI WiFi extenders to work pretty well.

Easy setup and configuration. One extender even throws a pretty strong signal about 100' down to my dock.

Only downside is that they don't extend other routers.

68 posted on 01/03/2022 6:54:22 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: SheepWhisperer

http://instantrimshot.com/index.php?sound=rimshot


69 posted on 01/04/2022 5:09:21 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: DainBramage
We use att for internet and have to use their router. Is there away to improve that?

Yes, switch to T-Mobile.....................

70 posted on 01/04/2022 5:10:59 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

I tested my speed and found it to be just 1/4 of what I am paying for. I did the usual power off/on the equipment etc and then called Spectrum. They are having a issue in the area and no eta.


71 posted on 01/04/2022 10:13:29 PM PST by minnesota_bound (I need more money. )
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To: Trot
#62 is the town Hooterville? : )

Blnk
72 posted on 01/04/2022 10:22:08 PM PST by minnesota_bound (I need more money. )
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