How can i make my routers signal farther?

[icezer0z]

I have my router in my house and need access to it in my outbuilding (about 250-300ft)
Like what channel goes the farthest and what is up with the 'long and short' preamble? if anyone could help thanks.

 

[Guest]

You'll have to experiment with channels because the different frequencies they represent work better or worse depending on your environment.

Don't worry about preambles at the mo -- concentrate on optimising the signal.

If you can detect neighbouring best to select a channel 5 stops away from strongest neighbour.

 

[icezer0z]

ok cool,
thanks dude

 

[BlueCat57]

If you don't mind voiding your router's warranty you can also look into programs like DD-WRT. Your reflash your router and the program adds features that allow you to boost signal, overclock and a whole bunch of other features. DD-WRT is just one of the programs. I think another is Tomato. Not all routers can be reflashed but a lot are.