Is there a way to boost wifi signal reception on a laptop?

[stephen4785]

I searched and didnt come up with any clear answers. Im wondering if there's a way that I can boost my wifi signal on my laptop. So I can access wifi's from farther away?

[5.0_CJ]

I searched and didnt come up with any clear answers. Im wondering if there's a way that I can boost my wifi signal on my laptop. So I can access wifi's from farther away?

An Antenna might help you, or a firmware upgrade.

[stephen4785]

An Antenna might help you, or a firmware upgrade.

What brand antenna?

[5.0_CJ]

What brand antenna?

any should work for you

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189159

heres one thats relatively cheap, just make sure you can add an antenna to your router.

[Mustangman_2000]

http://www.dfwstangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=385333