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Title: How to get more range out of Dir 655 and DWA 552 combo
Post by: mrschmitt on April 01, 2010, 01:49:40 PM

I need to get just a bit more range out of this combo. I can get a connection, but it frequently drops. I have already done everything I possibly can to get the router as close to the computer, but I can't get them any closer. Is there an extra antenna(s) that I can add to either the router or the wireless card? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: How to get more range out of Dir 655 and DWA 552 combo
Post by: davevt31 on April 01, 2010, 02:19:52 PM

I have this on one of my Computers that is upstairs from the router:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=545 (http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=545)

Title: Re: How to get more range out of Dir 655 and DWA 552 combo
Post by: DCIFRTHS on April 01, 2010, 10:04:46 PM

Quote from: davevt31 on April 01, 2010, 02:19:52 PM

I have this on one of my Computers that is upstairs from the router:

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=545 (http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=545)

Does this antenna help you? I disconnected mine, and my signal is the same.

Title: Re: How to get more range out of Dir 655 and DWA 552 combo
Post by: davevt31 on April 02, 2010, 05:45:57 AM

I use on kid's computer that is in far corner of the house.  Works very good for me, as the computer itself is down underneath a desk and the cards antenna were right against a wall.  With the extenstion I was able to put it up higher and get a much better signal.