Wireless Signal Boosters

Need a Device That Boosts Wireless Signal?

i just moved to a crappy ass apartment and it would be SO much better if i didnt have to go outside and walk around to obtain a wireless signal. there is a fast food restaurant nearby that i can get a very weak signal from if i can sit on top of my dryer (not fun) so is there ANY wireless signal booster (USB) and under about $30??? and available in regular stores (walmart bestbuy ect)? answer that works will MOST DEFF get my best answer points

Public Comments

1. The short answer is no. You're going to need something that can take an external antenna, and you'll probably also want a signal amplifier. Hawking used to sell one at retail, not sure if its still available.
2. you can use A Hi-Gain WiFi Signal Booster.
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4. You could try to make a modified high gain antenna out of a Pringles can: http://www.oreillynet.com/cs/weblog/view/wlg/448 But, you will most likely just damage your USB wireless card when you try to attach the antenna. You could look into getting a repeater, but I don't think you can get one cheaply and it would degrade your through-put by half.
5. go to the store and tell them you want a Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter that does exactly what you want. It is pretty much another wireless card but has a range booster antenna in it... they can be a bit more pricey but that's what you need.