Wireless signal booster

We have bt infinity and good network coverage in the home. Recently we converted the garage and cannot pick up the signal from that room. This is now my sons bedroom and he has an Xbox and iPad which he normally uses wirelessly but now cannot. Is there anything we can buy to improve the wireless signal. Ideally we do not want a wired connection. I have called the help desk but to no avail. Thanks

These pages should help.
Wireless connection problems
Network connection problems and possible solutions
Its a very common problem.
There are some useful help pages here, for BT Broadband customers only, on my personal website.
BT Broadband customers - help with broadband, WiFi, networking, e-mail and phones.

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OK, I am sorry that I did not get back to you sooner.
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TeddyK wrote:
Has anyone used the Amped Wireless SB1000 signal booster with the FIOS MI424WR?
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I did request information from Actiontec, but don't think they understood the question (see below)
Resolution:
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