Router as midpoint??

Need answer to my question please

I am connected to a uni wireless network however the signal is really low (shows 1mb connection speed in network properties) however i get good signal like 10 steps from my desk.

Any chance I can use a router in the middle to help with signal as surely the router's arial will be able to get a better range at connecting to the network than my laptop

Then can i connect my laptop to the router and use the internet as normal?
If so, will any router do this.. as i need to find the cheapest if so...


Wireless Uni network >>> Router connected to wireless network >>> Laptop connected to router (wirelessly or cable)

im sure iv read somewhere this can be done..?

I´ve been trying to find out how to do the exact same thing. Let me know if you figure it out.

Isnt there an ethernet port you can plug into?

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nope its wireless here. I can pay to access the 'decent' signal wireless service except i can just about receive signal from the general service that is available in the library. So if i can only increase the connection speed i cont have to pay £180odd for the year.

you'd want a wireless extender/signal booster i would imagine, such as this one

[www.hawkingtech.com]

Sim

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