Help with signal strength

[calfeerl]

I have Wi-Fi connection downstairs and can barely use my upstairs computer. I need access to computer on both floors. How do I improve strength upstairs

 

[kanewolf]

WIFI antennas are designed to spread horizontally not vertically. If your router has external antennas, you could try angling one at a 45 degree angle to where you need more coverage. If that doesn't change anything, then your only option is to add another WIFI source via an access point. An access point is an independent WIFI source that is connected back to your primary router via some wired network. If you can't use ethernet cable, then powerline network adapters are usually then best choice.

 

[drummerdimitri]

If you have a wired home network, I would setup another Wi-Fi router where you have a weak signal. If not, just buy a pair of powerline ethernet network adapters and add the router that way.

 

[kanewolf]

If you have a wired home network, I would setup another Wi-Fi router where you have a weak signal. If not, just buy a pair of powerline ethernet network adapters and add the router that way.

A WIFI router can be acceptable, but it needs to be configured as an access point (not a router). Here is the sticky on setting a router up as an access point -- http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/36406-43-convert-wireless-router-wireless-access-point