Can I extend wireless range?

[sjm]

Hi all,

I have a Belkin router servicing a wireless network from a 1st floor bedroom at home from where I work. I have recently moved my office to a purpose built room on the ground floor.I now find I cannot get a reliable signal to my laptop in this room. Can anyone suggest a fix for this problem ( other than running a network cable to the room)? Is there a signal booster or similar that I could buy?

Thanks

SJ

[Elfin]

Can you not move your router to the downstairs room?  It is sometimes recommended that the router is located in the lower room.  If not, try moving the router to a different part of the room where it is currently located.  It could be due to the amount of walls/radiators etc between it and your laptop - there are lots of things which can interfere with the wireless signal.

[wideboy]

Have a look on Dabs.com, Novatech etc. there are wireless extender boxes at a reasonable price.

[quickthinker]

What you could try is an access point in bridge mode, this should be cheaper. Also a standard � 30 wireless router in bridge mode will work fine.