Give Your Wireless Internet Connection A Boost
Undoubtedly you’ve driven past coffee shops with signs advertising “Free Wifi” in the window. As a poor college student, I wondered whether there was a way to strengthen the wireless connection so that I could make use of the free Wifi from the coffee shop across the street into the comforts of my own little apartment. Here are some helpful suggestions to boost the wireless connection.
First, it is a good idea is to find the limits of the internet connection based on the distance from the signal. If you are using a laptop, walk around with your computer to try to find where the signal is strongest. You’ll also want to prevent interference from objects that can block the signal. As you look for the strongest signal, avoid walls, windows, fences and even other electronic devices. All of these things can weaken the signal of the connection.
You may look rather odd doing this in a public location, so consider doing it during non peak hours, or while wearing a disguise.
You may also need to upgrade your wireless modem, or its drivers. and consider purchasing an antenna, or just paying for your own internet connection like I did.