[overlytg]

I live in an apartment building where there is quite a few signals flying around. I have an original g4 powerbook. Unfortuanly the signals where I want to put my computer are not so good.

I was wondering what would be the best way for me to get a better signal. Does anyone know if those quickertek (sp?) antennas work? Would a new network card have a better signal?

As far as I know I can't bridge the signal, or can I? I have a router that does bridging, (Belkin) but I was under the impression that you needed like manufactures to bridge signals.

Any advice would be nice, Thanks!

[SSharon]

I don't think you need like manufacturers for bridging, but I have never done it myself so I really can't say for sure. You can try changing the channel that the router uses, I think the options are 1-11 at least thats what I see with my linksys. Have you tried moving the router away from other wireless devices, particularly 2.4 ghz phones? Some antennas are pricey, I would personally look into bridging another $30 router instead of buying an $80 antenna.

[overlytg]

Can someone give me a definative answer on the bridging issue? I have heard both ways. Would I need access to the other routers to set up a bridge regardless?

[ghporter]

Definitive: it depends. Really. Some manufacturers' products will only work with like manufacturer products. Others are "promiscuous" and will bridge with just about anything. Look at the product's web site and see what it says before you put down the money; you'll save yourself a lot of grief.

It also depends on what hardware you're using whether you'd need to change settings on the router for a distant box to bridge from it. If it's one of the products that needs the same manufacturer's boxes to bridge with, probably yes. Otherwise, probably no.

[overlytg]

Thanks everyone, I think my belkin is a somewhat puritan player. It doesn't want to be very promiscuous with my neighbors I will look around.