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I just bought a Zonet wireless 802.11g USB 2.0 adapter     http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130111   to use with a zyxel wireless router.Although my computer is only one floor above the router,I cant get more than 20-30% of a connection. Having that small of a  connection makes it impossible to do any gaming, or even go on the internet.Any suggestions on how to improve my connection?

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If it's shoved in the back of a corner, bring it out and set it as high as you can.

Otherwise, it could be that "one" floor means considerably more distance than you imagined. Get a better router or wireless adapter specifically designed for longer distances.

1.  Put as little in between the computer's antennas and the routers as possible...it already has to go through a floor.  Moving the computer around in your room may improve the signal strength and SNR.

2.  Make sure you are on the non-compeatingest channel available.

3.  Some routers can up their transmission power to 100%...this will heat them up.  Make sure both your computer's and the router's are set to max. transmission.

4.  Buy an external amplified antenna for your computer. 

Are there antennas for usb wireless adapters? I looked on newegg, and didnt see any.

Also,is it better to have the adapter up high, or down near the floor?The rounter is a floor below me.

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Thanks for telling me about the USB extension cables,it seems like those would help alot. I just have one question about the extension cables.I would need 10-15 feet of usb extension cable.With that much cable, would I need a "USB repeater cables"? I have no idea what it is, but I heard on some site that you would need one if you are going to use alot of USB cable.Would I need one of those as well as a extension cable?

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