How to Boost Your Router Signal

Your wireless router has become a bit unreliable since you first brought it home. The Manufacturers description boasts a clear signal up to 100 feet and more, but your performance belies that that is not the case. There are several discerning factors that can affect the range and leaving you falling short of what is needed to operate your
computer efficiently while connected to your router. Some possible causes of loss of signal strength can be caused by other devices that use a wireless signal, as well. There are, however, several steps you can make to increase or boost your signal strength. There are many devices that run on the 2.4 GHz frequency in your home.

A key culprit being the cordless phone, as well as your microwave oven can add a fair degree of interference. These devices can definitely degrade your signal strength. You can test to see if any of these devices are hindering the router performance, simply by turning on and off each device noting the signal gain or loss. Try turning off each of these devices to determine which one, if not all of the above devices, is interfering with your signal strength. Your router can be adjusted to broadcast on several other channels. Change the router to another channel; see if this will render a stronger signal from the other wireless networks in your area. Check your documentation and set your router to use a free channel. Another step you can make to strengthen your signal is to reposition your device. Try elevating the router as high as possible for best coverage. Position your computer as close as possible to the router. Locate the router away from dressers, cabinets,and wardrobes, especially if they are made of metal.

Your routers configuration utility offers yet another option for boosting your signal power. Using the configuration utility you are able to change the transmitter power of the router, increasing the power used to transmit the signal. Proceed with this step carefully, you can run the risk of overheating the router, rendering it useless.

If your device allows for this you can replace your antennae with one that offers more power. Not all routers allow for this, but if it does, you simply unscrew the old antennae, and replace it with one that offerers more power.

Another step to try is to install a wireless amplifier, also called a signal booster. A wireless amplifier increases the strength of the signal, but does not increase the range. You may find that you only need to boost the strength, after the previous steps you will have a clear Idea where you stand. However, proceed with caution and be careful not to put your device at risk, by following these instructions along with the device documentation you will find a resolution to your transmitter issues. Happy Surfing.