Increase wireless strength

I am having a low or varied or no signal for internet connection. I just moved to a retreat center where we are to be able to share wireless connections across the center. What can I do in order to be able to increase a signal so I can do my school work over the internet with out loosing connection durring exams? thank you for any help with this matter.

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There are 3 antennas on the old TC.. around the 3 sides.. none in the front where the ports are.. Wireless is highly affected by location and how many antennas it directly sees.. if there is any material in the way of direct line between the two.. any metal wlll reflect signal.. that includes the metal frame inside the TC and the metal parts inside the mac mini.. so small orientation changes hugely affect wireless. !!
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