I have 2wire dsl hooked up to 1 computer and the other computer in another room that has a wireless card can not pick up the signal. I was told I needed a booster of some sort. what is it that I need to help it pick up the wireless signal?
2006-12-28 12:03:50 · 6 answers · asked by wsanick 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I have 2 computers 1 in a bedroom 1 in den the one in bedroom is a pc with wireless card the other is hooked up to a 2 wire dsl modem. The wirless computer will not pick up the signal unless the modem is in same room but not hooked up to that computer. I want both computers to get internet.
2006-12-28 12:13:16 · update #1
I was told by the provider that something could be interfering with the signal and I could get something to make it stronger but I am unsure what they mean by this.
2006-12-28 12:20:14 · update #2
I thought My 2 wire dsl modem was a wireless modem and the other computer should pick it up. So if I just get a booster it should help?
2006-12-28 12:45:46 · update #3
Yep, you probably just need a booster (assuming you do have a wireless router in addition to your DSL modem). Many wireless routers are actually pretty weak signal-wise. I have one in my office, a Buffalo Air Station Turbo G "High Power" that only reaches about fifty feet. It's pathetic. My Belkin Pre-N wireless router at home broadcasts up to 900 feet. Just depends on your equipment and the structure of the building. What are the walls made of? Are there heavy appliances between the router and the computer? That sort of thing.
One thing to consider though is that you can buy a new long-range wireless router for the price of a booster. Go to Amazon.com and search for a "wireless router". They have a bunch to choose from.
It's not unusual though so don't throw in the towel.
2006-12-28 12:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by AK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you really need something to TRANSMIT the signal - like a DSL wireless router. Then the wireless computer can get the signal from that, and the other computer can either plug in directly or you could get a second wireless card for it too.
2006-12-28 12:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You lost me here! You have a PC with a wireless nic card connected to a modem? Do you have a router? Give some details on how your PC connects to the net!
2006-12-28 12:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is only in the next room, it probably is not actually a signal strength issue.
2006-12-28 12:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by Danno_D_Manno 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm truly wondered. You question says "with out on the spot" yet your remark then says "with out wires." that is one way or the different. both you purchase a on the spot router to cover your finished residing house or you bodily connect each and each computing gadget with an ethernet cord to a stressed out router.
2016-12-01 06:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has it ever picked up? if not try callin ur provider and makin sure you have set the 2wire to wireless settings also
2006-12-28 12:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by babyboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋