I have a Linksys WRT54G that should go up to 150 feet per thier specs. I am at 65 feet and recieve a "very low" signal all the time. How can I get this to work better? Should I exchange routers for a better one?
2006-08-09 08:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by mkostelnik@sbcglobal.net 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
My card is b/g compatible
2006-08-09 08:31:20 · update #1
The previous answers may affect your signaling, but you should also consider that following. Where you place and point the antennas will affect your signal because since they are usually omnidirectional, the signal propagates away from the antenna like a wave caused by throwing a rock in the water. And because of this, you'll have dead spots below the base and above the top of the antennas, so you'll need to adjust their direction. Like the previous answers have suggested, the construction of your house such as concrete, vegitation and metal don't allow the signal to spread out as well, so don't expect to get to much signal in a bunker. Before you go out and buy a new router, consider in upgrading the antennas with a stronger gain antenna or buying a range booster, that strengthens weak signals and repeats them to increase range. It would probably be a cheaper route, but if that doesn't work and you exchange for better routers consider the newer ones that offer MIMO (Multiple In Multiple Out) so that your signal is boosted by multiple antennas.
2006-08-14 03:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by Elliot K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure there is nothing in the way to block the signal. Electronic devices, metal, ect. Linksys makes very good products but sometimes if a tv or microwave or some kind of metal is in the way it can interfere with a good signal. Also try rotating the antanae to get the signal to improve.
2006-08-17 13:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by jerofjungle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming your inside your only option is to remove walls. Outside vegetation is often quite a problem.
I live in a house made of concrete. In this house it's pretty much line of site only.
2006-08-09 16:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by ranger beethoven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the structures inside your house, or whereever you are. They could be interrupting the signal.
2006-08-09 15:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by Erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very simple
just make it like a dish
and then u can increase its range
2006-08-17 13:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by manu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋