Does 130 bucks seem a right amount to pay to boost your 802.11n Wi-Fi router's range? That's what US company QuickTek is charging for an add-on three-aerial high-gain antenna for Apple's latest AirPort Extreme Base Station.

QuickTek's Base Station booster: extra range for 802.11n?

The update involves hooking the antenna right into the Base Station - cleverly going through the router's Kensington lock hole, to save drilling through the casing.

The three-aerial antenna connects via a 4ft cable, allowing you to place it away from the Base Station in a location that gives you the best connectivity.

QuickTek rates the procedure 10 in on its difficulty scale, so it's not for the DIY-phobic - "it should not be attempted by someone without any prior upgrade experience", the company warns.

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Fortunately, QuickTek will do the modification for you if you're not up to the task. While the upgrade pack costs $149.95, you can send in your own 802.11n Base Station and get it modified for $179.95. Or you can just buy a new one off QuickTek for $349.95.

More details here.

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