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NYC_SKP

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1. It depends on your router bandwidth partly but also your pipeline, cable or dsl or provider.

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Tue Sep 23, 2014, 08:43 PM

Sep 2014

You could try this first:

If you have a laptop or can bring the desktop to the cable modem, use a ethernet cable to go online without wireless.

While online, go to speedtest.net and get a reading for your bandwidth.

Then disconnect and check your speed through wifi.

Then go downstairs and check it again.

If your wireless speed is really close to your hardwired speed, then a new router won't help.

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Stronger WiFi? [View all] SHRED Sep 2014 OP

It depends on your router bandwidth partly but also your pipeline, cable or dsl or provider. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #1

great tip! thanks! SHRED Sep 2014 #2

I would think so Mnpaul Sep 2014 #3

I just did a test Mnpaul Sep 2014 #5

Switching to 'Wireless N' may give you a little more indoor range, does your router allow PoliticAverse Sep 2014 #4

Good thought on the external antenna MannyGoldstein Sep 2014 #6

The best way to increase signal is to add an Access Point ChromeFoundry Sep 2014 #7

If the antennas are removable, upgrade them, DavidG_WI Sep 2014 #8

I made an antennae director with foil and card stock and used it on one side only one side. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #9

Thanks for all the great suggestions! SHRED Sep 2014 #10