I bought me a Linksys Wireless B notebook adapter. I just want to tell you guys that this thing has no range. you basically have to be right up on the wlan output to pick up any signal. think there may be any way to strengthen my signal? im using compaq presario 1688 notebook with windows ME.

Wireless B? That must be a used device. You probably got yourself a wireless lemon :p

Of course, you are using the latest drivers downloaded from the adapter maker's website, right?
And you have updated the access point's firmware to the latest version and all..