Need to boost internet wireless received signal

[DJW]

I have a wireless Internet connection and am running Windows Vista
Home Premium edition on a HP Pavilion dv6500 notebook computer. I am
now at a summer location that has a number of cottages. My broadband
transmission connection is at one end of the group of cottages. I am
having problems getting connected via wireless at the furthest
locations from the wireless source. I have to physically move closer
to the transmitter/receiver and then after I make the connections am
able to move almost to the furthest cabin and continue to surf the
net.
Is there a way via something I can put externally on the notebook to
be able to boost the received signal into the computer. What are my
options? I do not see any connection for an external antenna on the
laptop. Is there something like a repeater that I could place half way
between the source at one end and the last cabin? The best solution is
if I could get some sort of PCMCIA card with an external antenna and
amplifier. Does such a card exist?

 

[Guest]

DJW,

Yes, you can install a PCMCIA wireless adapter, but I don't know whether
your performance would improve over what you already have. These wireless
signals have limitations. You can start your search here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&DEPA=0&Description=pcmcia+wireless&x=16&y=29

In addition, you can use a booster device. I'm sure the above website has
such boosters available. At the site, just do a search. Also, google is a
good way to find products.

 

[Mac]

You could try simply re-orienting the transmitter and/or its antenna...

Is there any line of sight from transmitter location to where you want to
receive? If so move the transmitter to such a window area... going through
walls is your problem...

 

[Mac]

Perhaps something like this with a USB extension cable to your window?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833164015