How to Find the Best Wifi Routers
Wifi routers are great for someone on the go who needs to be constantly connected to the Internet. Unfortunately not all Wifi routers are the same, different routers will give you different signal strengths. If you have a router with a good signal then you should be able to connect to the Internet at a higher speed and with greater distances from network areas.
You will also have a more stable Internet connection; the erratic Internet connection is one of the downfalls of using Wifi. Luckily you can eliminate this problem by using strong Wifi routers. This way you can continue to use your laptop practically anywhere without problems.
Antenna Strength
The strength of Wifi routers signals depends largely on its antenna. Most Wifi routers offer an 802.11b range; this is the standard but not the best signal strength. You would do better to get a router with an 802.11g range. This is a much stronger signal and will give you a more reliable connection.
The 802.11b and 802.11g routers each have one radio and antenna. In this respect both routers are disadvantaged in comparison to wireless N units. Wireless N units are Wifi routers with a signal range of 802.11n. Such routers have two or three radios and will give you the maximum signal strength.
Increasing Power
You can increase the power of Wifi routers at home without too much trouble. First check what type of antenna your router has. If it is an omni directional antenna then it has a more limited range than one with a directional antenna. You can easily replace the omni directional antenna with a directional one and instantly get a greater signal range.
Sometimes directional antennas are marketed under the name aftermarket antennas. It's the same thing and some companies will offer to upgrade your router with such an antenna.
Other Things You Can Add
There are also other things you can do to increase the strength of your router signal. Using a wireless range extender can increase the signal strength without changing the antenna. Alternatively you may not have to do anything to your router. Simply changing to a different Wifi client may allow you to have greater signal range.
If your computer is in an area with relatively few walls and anything else that might block signals then you don't have to worry too much about your Wifi routers signal strength. A standard router will do just fine.
