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How to Boost a PS3 Wireless Signal

The PlayStation 3 gaming console has a Wi-Fi transmitter built in for connecting to a wireless home network. The placement of the Wi-Fi transmitter inside the PS3, however, inhibits the effectiveness of the wireless signal but can be boosted. Boosting the PS3̵7;s wireless signal can be done with some common household items and does not require opening or altering the Wi-Fi transmitter. The boosted wireless signal will let your PS3 connect more efficiently to the home network.

Things You'll Need

Wireless home network router
Empty soda can
Metal snips

Instructions

- 1
  Position the PS3 so that there is a direct line between the PS3 and the wireless home network router that receives the PS3's wireless signal. Avoid as many obstacles coming between the PS3 and the wireless home network router as possible in the positioning.
  
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- 2
  Position the PS3 upright on its left side so that it is standing vertically.
- 3
  Wash out a soda can with tap water and let it dry. Use the metal snips to cut off the top of the soda can. Cut down the can vertically with the metal snips. Separate the cuts so that the can looks like an unfolded flower. Cut out a hole in the bottom of the can using the metal snips.
- 4
  Place the soda can over the wireless router's antenna. Aim the can at the PS3.
- 5
  Turn on the PS3 and enjoy using the more efficient wireless signal.

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