I am in a network of about 10 people, yet my signal is listed as low or good, at 48 to 54mbs. It is a linksys router, and I have a standard basic wireless internet card, how do I strengthen my signal, and prevent loss of connection?
2006-08-02 03:55:04 · 9 answers · asked by selidus 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The router is positioned on the 2nd Floor, on top of a doorway. My computer is on the first floor, at a down diagonal angle at about 30-35 feet from the router. There are 8 users on the 2nd floor, and only two on the first.
2006-08-02 04:12:35 · update #1
If your card supports has an external antenna then you can get better reception by replacing the standard antenna with a high gain antenna. Linksys, Belkin and many others sell these.
Or you could upgrade to a MIMO-capable card for better range and reliability.
2006-08-02 04:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by David B 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
are you in the same room as the location of the wireless AP/router? if so, then make sure you have a direct line of sight to the antenna of the wireless AP. You can even consider buying a small antenna to connect to your wireless internet card (there should be a small plug on the card for you to connect your new antenna to, try to buy a directional antenna rather than an omni and then point the antenna towards the wireless AP)
If you are not in the same room as the location of the wireless AP/router, then it makes life a little bit more difficult, 2 methods, buy a bridge AP, or buy a pair of "power LAN" which essentially uses your electricity socket and lines to extend your LAN. The former can sometimes be a pain to setup, the latter is just expensive.
Third scenario, and if you are allow to change the linksys or allow/afford to buy a new one, then buy one of the MIMO type.
2006-08-02 04:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by A K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I have a Linksys Wireless Router in my home for me and my mother so she can work at home. Where is the Router at between you and your uh Co-workers?my connection is always excellent unless I go outside. update your Q. that would help us.
2006-08-02 04:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by jaf_f14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get an antenna for wireless internet, they sell these at walmart, apple, target or more. the vest routers are netgear
2006-08-02 03:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bigger antenna on the router or a signal booster.
2006-08-02 03:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by knightofsappho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a Db Gain antenna to boost the signal you are receiving.
Add another WAP is another suggestion.
2006-08-02 04:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by ŚţΰāŔţ ● Ŧ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a signal booster from your local computer store...
2006-08-02 03:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get abetter router ,or a wireless booster,
hook up the cord to your antenne
2006-08-02 04:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by wcnghj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-02 04:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by kenhallonthenet 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋