How to improve your wireless network and boost its signal

From Microsoft At Home

Good tips for improving the reach and reliability of your wireless network, whether you are a home user or a business user. Go to the site for the full information. I’ve reproduced just the tips below.

1. Position your wireless router, modem router, or access point in a central location
2. Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets)
3. Replace your router's antenna
4. Replace your laptop's wireless PC card-based network adapter
5. Add a wireless repeater
6. Change your wireless channel
7. Reduce wireless interference
8. Update your firmware or your network adapter driver
9. Pick equipment from a single vendor
10. Upgrade 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g devices to 802.11n

How to improve your wireless network and boost its signal