apartment wireless issue

[Skawttey]

I just moved into an apartment where internet is provided via 802.11b. The issue i am having is that my connection just basically sucks, e.g., i lose connection a couple times an hour, slow transfer speeds, etc. I am using a d link DWl G-510 card for my desktop. I am maybe 200 feet (max) from the AP, however, there are walls in the way and no window in my room which face that direction. Is there any kind of antenna i can use with the card i already have that will get a better connection?

 

[JackMDS]

200' trough walls?

You are very lucky usually people get Nothing under this circumstances.

Link to: Extending the Distance of Entry Level Wireless Network.

:sun:

 

[Lotdog]

Best thing you could do is to buy yourself an AP which you will point towards the antenna. And you could make a yagi antenna which will boost your transfer rate enormously. Contact me if you need a scheme for buildig a yagi!

 

[imported_Paladin]

I've no actual experience on this, but assuming your wireless card has a female sma connector in the back with an antenna plugged into it you can tell this guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61816&item=5713476616&rd=1

and it should work. Report back if you try it and if it works for you.

 

[howdyduty]

Yagi is probably to focused. Probably need the home-made parabolic reflector thing. Or, get an external antenna that has alot of power. Or, get an amplifier for that external antenna.

 

[ToeJam13]

Powered external antenna are too expensive. They're like over $100 new!

Those parabolic reflectors are okay, but they're an eyesore.

A yagi would be his best bet. A stand would be a good idea since he could fine tune the aim of the antenna.

 

[Skawttey]

I was wondering if one of these antennas would work for what i need? Keep in mind i do not have a window facing the ap. Thanks for the help