Computer help forum: WiFi signal booster

1. The signal booster has to be placed somewhere between the router and where you use your laptop, and

2. Are you stealing this WiFi signal? If so, you are breaking the law, and I would suggest for you to stop.(Yes, I know of plenty of people who have wireless for their whole apartment building, etc.)

By "router" I meant whatever is broadcasting the signal. For example, if you lived in an apartment, the router may be stationed in a common area. Ask whoever is providing the signal for you where it is. After you know where it is, you need to place the booster somewhere inside its range that has a good signal, so it can rebroadcast that signal which should get to you in good condition.

And sorry about the stealing thing, it seems any illegal activity is highly condemned on these forums.

Research the CANTENNA and use some other card with that for a boost in distance.

Your story is too light to not share the usual fixes such as router antennas and powerline extenders.
Bob

When I use that I don't use the onboard card.

But it begs the question why you can't improve the source or install some powerline bridge.
Bob

Tell that up front so solutions that don't apply are not offered.

So why not some wifi bridge like this.

A wifi client like the WET11 or WPGS606 or similar to this -> http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Powerline-Wireless-Extender-WGXB102/dp/B000ENOR3E

Now you put the WET11 or similar where it gets the best reception, that to the first part of the WGBX102 and the second 102 near your machine.
Bob