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Create a WiFi signal strength map with NetSpot for Mac
05 Jan 2012 by Carl Natale
Finding the best spot for wifi access in your home or in a public place is pretty much trial and error. Turn on your laptop, and see what happens. NetSpot is a free wireless survey tool that makes it more of a treasure hunt. Once you install it on your Mac (OSX only), your laptop becomes a wifi sniffer. Before you start up the app, you’re going to need a floor plan with measurements. NetSpot...
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How to Use A Router as a Wireless Adapter
02 Sep 2009 by Dustin Patterson / 10 Comments
There may come a time where you have an extra wireless router on your hands (such as the Linksys WRT54GL) that you’re not sure what to do with. One thing that I have recently found useful is to use the router as a wireless adapter to connect to a wireless network. Using a router as a wireless adapter will not only provide you with wireless connectivity, but will also give you a multiple-po...
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How to Rebroadcast a Weak Wifi Signal
24 Jul 2009 by Evan Wondrasek / 21 Comments
There may be a time when you have access to a wireless network in one part of your house, but just can’t get it anywhere else. This isn’t a big deal if you own the network (you can buy another access point or wireless repeater), but if you don’t own the network, this guide will show you how to extend your free coverage. What’s the purpose of this, you might ask? In my case, I can c...
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