Does an antenna really boost internet speed?

[HIKMA2015]

My current router has a 4dBi antenna. Will upgrading to 9dBi or 15dBi result in a significant improved internet performance?

 

[SBMfromLA]

Speed....NO.... Reception/Signal Quality.... Yes

 

[HIKMA2015]

Speed....NO.... Reception/Signal Quality.... Yes

Thank You SBMfromLA!
I am supposed to get –that is what I have paid for- up to 21Mbps . My download speed is 100-300 KB/sec at its best . Will the antenna help here?

 

[SBMfromLA]

Speed....NO.... Reception/Signal Quality.... Yes

Thank You SBMfromLA!
I am supposed to get –that is what I have paid for- up to 21Mbps . My download speed is 100-300 KB/sec at its best . Will the antenna help here?

Oh.... Well, if you have a weak signal it could affect your connection speeds. I have a computer in my back room and I keep my wireless router in my bedroom. But to keep the signal good, I went to Home Depot and picked up some Velcro Strips and stuck one piece behind the router and the other piece on the wall.. and simply wall mounted my router. Lots of things can affect your router's signal... like a cordless phone or microwave located between the router and computer you're trying to get a signal too...

Do you have any wireless devices between the two? How far apart is everything? If you're getting a weak signal.. you could also think about a Wifi Repeater to extend your range. Here is info for you to read:

https://www.repeaterstore.com/pages/wifi-booster-repeater-extender-differences

 

[HIKMA2015]

Speed....NO.... Reception/Signal Quality.... Yes

Thank You SBMfromLA!
I am supposed to get –that is what I have paid for- up to 21Mbps . My download speed is 100-300 KB/sec at its best . Will the antenna help here?

Oh.... Well, if you have a weak signal it could affect your connection speeds. I have a computer in my back room and I keep my wireless router in my bedroom. But to keep the signal good, I went to Home Depot and picked up some Velcro Strips and stuck one piece behind the router and the other piece on the wall.. and simply wall mounted my router. Lots of things can affect your router's signal... like a cordless phone or microwave located between the router and computer you're trying to get a signal too...

Do you have any wireless devices between the two? How far apart is everything? If you're getting a weak signal.. you could also think about a Wifi Repeater to extend your range. Here is info for you to read:

https://www.repeaterstore.com/pages/wifi-booster-repeater-extender-differences

I can get this device:
LoopComm LP-9287E, High Gain Antenna, 7 dBi, Wireless G (802.11g), 2.4 GHz
You can see that it is not meant to be connected to a router but directly to the USB outlet. Does it strengthen the signal?

 

[HIKMA2015]

Speed....NO.... Reception/Signal Quality.... Yes

Thank You SBMfromLA!
I am supposed to get –that is what I have paid for- up to 21Mbps . My download speed is 100-300 KB/sec at its best . Will the antenna help here?

Oh.... Well, if you have a weak signal it could affect your connection speeds. I have a computer in my back room and I keep my wireless router in my bedroom. But to keep the signal good, I went to Home Depot and picked up some Velcro Strips and stuck one piece behind the router and the other piece on the wall.. and simply wall mounted my router. Lots of things can affect your router's signal... like a cordless phone or microwave located between the router and computer you're trying to get a signal too...

Do you have any wireless devices between the two? How far apart is everything? If you're getting a weak signal.. you could also think about a Wifi Repeater to extend your range. Here is info for you to read:

https://www.repeaterstore.com/pages/wifi-booster-repeater-extender-differences

I checked your link but that is not my concern-I have only one device and it is not getting what it is supposed to get speedwise.

 

[SBMfromLA]

Are you connecting a laptop or desktop computer? You have a Wireless-G Router at home?

If you have an old G router... why not just simply update it to something more current... that will improve everything.

 

[SBMfromLA]

If range isn't an issue... and you're just getting a weak signal... you need to consider age. Wireless routers are like radios that lose power over time. I usually try to replace mine every 2-3 years.

 

[SBMfromLA]

Also, another thing that can affect internet speeds are Tracking Cookies installed on your computer. If you've never removed them... you could have hundreds.. or even thousands... eating up your bandwidth.

The best FREE program I use is SuperAntispyware FREE Edition... during the install.. make sure you say NO to the Trial or Pro version... you want the free one.

http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

 

[HIKMA2015]

Are you connecting a laptop or desktop computer? You have a Wireless-G Router at home?

If you have an old G router... why not just simply update it to something more current... that will improve everything.

A desktop. This my router: 3G wireless Gateway B68A it has two options inner and outer before I get the antenna it was awful but the 4dBi antenna helped a little.

 

[SBMfromLA]

Are you connecting a laptop or desktop computer? You have a Wireless-G Router at home?

If you have an old G router... why not just simply update it to something more current... that will improve everything.

A desktop. This my router: 3G wireless Gateway B68A it has two options inner and outer before I get the antenna it was awful but the 4dBi antenna helped a little.

I would upgrade the router and scan for tracking cookies...