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	from Bradley Mitchell There's nothing more frustrating (to networking people) than trying to connect to the Internet and being out of range of a WiFi base station. We have some ideas for how to avoid that.
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Boost the Range of Your WiFi Network New! The signal range of a Wi-Fi network can be increased in several different ways. If you are experiencing "out of range" errors, dropped connections or low performance from clients on the fringe, these tips are for you.		More Topics How to Choose a Wireless Router Free Internet File Sharing Alive and Well Peer to Peer File Sharing - P2P Networking Speed Test - Internet Network Connection Speed Windows Networking DSL vs Cable Modem TCP and UDP Port Numbers
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Can the Signal Range of a WiFi Laptop Be Increased? When using a laptop with public hotspots, a strong wireless signal is necessary to ensure successful Internet access and good connection speed. Here are some suggestions for improving the wireless signal of a laptop to ensure best possible wireless Internet access.

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