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boabmccann · 19-04-2007, 19:48

Ive been reading on forum and found out lots of info, but there is one question i cant realy find answer to

I already have a wireless router etc and 2 computers using that signal in house, but im looking to extend the signal to my flat which is approx 300-400m away in next street, instead of getting another wireless network setup there i was wondering if its possible to take one of the computers over there and receive signal, i know i wont be able to with current setup, so what do i need to upgrade? Do i need to upgrade the wireless router with bigger antenna and transmit signal further or can i get a bigger antenna to receive the signal already being sent?

I would prefer to be able to just pick up the signal with a stronger antenna than muck about with the router as im not that good with computers, and will this compromise my security on anyway??

19-04-2007, 19:48	#1
boabmccann Inactive Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	Newbie here with simple question, i think Ive been reading on forum and found out lots of info, but there is one question i cant realy find answer to I already have a wireless router etc and 2 computers using that signal in house, but im looking to extend the signal to my flat which is approx 300-400m away in next street, instead of getting another wireless network setup there i was wondering if its possible to take one of the computers over there and receive signal, i know i wont be able to with current setup, so what do i need to upgrade? Do i need to upgrade the wireless router with bigger antenna and transmit signal further or can i get a bigger antenna to receive the signal already being sent? I would prefer to be able to just pick up the signal with a stronger antenna than muck about with the router as im not that good with computers, and will this compromise my security on anyway??