My wireless network at uni keeps cutting out do you know any reasons why?

Question

Basically at uni i share a wireless net connection with 3 other people. I updated my service pack to windows service pack 2, which helped as initially it found the connection (and had a wireless net work connection manager) and cut out for periods of several hours or more. Now it says the signal is 'very low' (i am using a usb network adapter, my friend said it is possibly due to the fact that a laptop card would pick up a wireless signal from a larger range), and cuts out but reconnects more often. Are there any compy buffs out there who can help me pls? Would be much appreciated...

Answer 1

Many factors will affect this. The main ones being:
- wireless adaptor's transmit power and receive sensitivity, which usually reflects the most their quality and price
- router's transmit power and receive sensitivity, like the adaptor
- it could be a software issue on computer although I doubt it in your case, just consider the option if you have other weird issues
- The router position and blocking objects also come into play. The router should always be as high as possible above the ground but also ensure it is as close as possible to all wireless access points, usually in the center of the house would be good. Also ensure it is not too close to a very massive object ((aquarium, filing cabinet, etc). Also try to avoid placing it close to other wireless devices (cordless phone base) and and big interference sources (washing machine, microwave oven, tv).

Answer 2

From what you're telling me your signal strength is low. There are only two things you can do to solve the problem; increase the signal strength or increase your ability to receive it. You can boost signal by moving the router away from electrical interference (even a few feet can make a difference), buying an SRX router (more powerful signal) or getting a range extender. You can boost signal reception by getting a better NIC card. The little antennas are a pain, but they do boost reception. Sometimes dramatically.

Answer 3

i might first attempt to run a diagnostic on the gadget. I truly have a under pressure & instant Cisco router and it has that function. that's a cord that replaced into no longer crimped to the plug precise (i.e. the cord replaced into no longer stripped sufficient). additionally examine with the provider and have them run a attempt on your line. I truly have the comparable project with Cox Cable and at nighttime I often won't be able to connect. Their matters may well be a line replaced into by probability decrease, they're doing paintings or working diagnostics at that factor, climate matters etc.

Answer 4

check for trojans & keyloggers &

TO STOP ALL THAT FROM GOING ON your network

you do make sure you call your (isp) or this will happen
is your pc still slow & your internet you have done a full system scan
with your anit virus /anti spyware you even defragmenter your hard drive
done a scan disk but your pc is still slow and your internet is not as good
then you need to check your router it dont mater what router you have

people in the vicinity is on your network

you call your (isp)
GET THIS SET TO DISABLED

(GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING )
it dont matter what router you have you need to get
(GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING ) set to disable

is your router safe?
you need to call your (isp) server
they have to get you in to your router home page
then from there ..copy & paste the router home page
into a notepad then save that to a back up cd

now from there they have to take you to the part
where (GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING ) is
then you click on ( GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING) icon
then at the top of the page on the right your see
configure.. you click on configure
then you .. UN-TICK .. the box ( GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING)
that is ticked there ...
then you click look down the page your see
<<<
if you have a wireless router
and then ask them where you set up a wpa-security key dont use a 128bit wep key ask to use a wpa- security that is your router security key and you pick the wpa-security key not your (isp)server . just ask them where you set one up they will say use a wep-key ..ignore them you say your going to use a wpa.key and want to know how to set one up and remember you pick the wpa-key not your (isp)server or they will use your network

now you close off the page
and clean out your internet address bar