I have a laptop with wireless networking. I want to use it at a a location which is in the vicinity of a wifi service. However it is just a few yards too far to get a proper signal. Is there something available that I can connect to my laptop that will increase my reception range? I have seen something called a DLINK DWA-142 - RangeBooster N USB Adapter but have been told by Dlink that this would not do the job. Perhaps there is an antenna or similar that will improve reception range?
If you are "just a few yards too far to get a proper signal" it sounds like you are stealing wifi and I would not recommend you pursue this but rather be of integrity and pay for your service.
Thanx Technochic, but the service I am trying to access is a FREE wifi available from a coffee shop ( which I sometimes use). We stay at an apartment which is situated just outside their range.For convenience I wish to use the wifi from there rather than have to go to the coffee shop each time I want to log in.
I agree with the others that they give free wifi for CUSTOMERS as a way to promote purchasing food from their coffee shop. If you are purchasing from them, you would need a "high gain direction antenna" to receive a signal.
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