What's the difference between a wireless router and wireless antenna?

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My dormitory is on the highest peak of my university's campus.  That means it's farthest from the receiver. I need to improve the signal strength I get, which is very low. 'One bar' as a matter of fact. The building does have an elevator in it, which I hear can diminish a signal (however, I'm in the exact same building on the same floor as last semester and further away from the elevator and it has actually worsened.) What do you recommend I buy to improve my signal? 

Thank you.

link · Accepted Answer

Try this site.

http://www.radiolabs.com/Articles/wifi-antenna.html

You'll need to have a line of sight between your dorm room and the campus receiver/transmitter. It would be best if you can get the antenna outdoors.

But if your college is deploying wi-fi. I'm surprised that THEY haven't implemented a narrow band antenna. You should check with your campus IT department.

malara · Answer

Its not the quantity, however the variety, I put in somewhat some netgear antennas the dimensions of a matchbox and that they might cover a house with 6 flooring and 14 rooms, lowest is 40%. additionally put in some to hyperlink business enterprise in diverse buildingsa in simple terms approximately a million/2 mile aside.

Anonymous · Answer

a router sends signal and an antenna receives the signal.

I believe you can get a signal booster. Not sure on that part.  You could check at Radio Shack.

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