Question about general wireless networking.

[_chocobo_lord_]

Alright, here's my situation:

I recently moved my desktop PC to my room from the office (about 30 feet, thin walls). Only problem now is, I don't get a signal from my router. (well, I do, but it's too weak to even use) I also have a 360 hooked up to the monitor, and now it doesn't get a signal either.

If I buy a Hi-gain antenna for my PC, will it "repeat" the signal for my 360 to pick up? Or will I have to buy the antenna AND a repeater if I want both?

 

[GhostGT]

I think an antenna would boost the signal enough for both your computer and the 360. I had major problems with my network when I installed a new computer a few rooms away (almost no signal), but the problem ended up being Vista and NOT my signal.

 

[_chocobo_lord_]

Can anyone else verify if an antenna will be enough for a good signal? Also, what did vista have to do with this? That makes me nervous since I plan to upgrade soon.

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

u should just buy one of those antennas for ur router that will direct all the signal in the direction of ur 360 and comp, that is unless u have a laptop or something.
this sorta thing
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833164110

unless thats what ur talkin about now?

 

[mayorredbeard]

A wireless repeater could also work. A little bit more expensive, but I've had pretty good luck with repeaters:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833203004

 

[_chocobo_lord_]

The repeater seems a little too complicated for me to set up...


If I buy that antenna, wouldn't it "repeat" the signal for my 360 to pick up anyway?

 

[_chocobo_lord_]

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