Well I am actually "borrowing" my neighbors wireless connection but regardless it goes from a great connection, to poor to disconnection. I am just curious why it would do this and if there is anything I can do on my end (aside from asking them to fix their router) to fix the problem.
2007-10-03 02:06:11 · 4 answers · asked by router 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A wireless router runs on a standard called 802.11a/b/g... and so on. The frequency is roughly 2.4 GHz. At that frequency, you are affected by range, anyone walking between you and the router, the walls, your location, and many other aspects. Open range tests show that you will only get about 100meters and be stable. Soon (2008) they will be coming out with new routers that will have good range up to 250meters but that will only help you if you buy a new machine capable of receiving the new standards.
Best thing you can do for yourself.... change location in the room where you use your computer until you find a spot that is the best for stability of signal.
Good luck,
Z
2007-10-03 02:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually you are not borrowing the connection, you are stealing it. Let's call it what it is.
Wireless signals have a limited distance. The signal strength is affected by weather, blockage from leaves, moisture, wall penetration, furniture in rooms, etc.
Your problem is a basic law of physics, i.e. absorption of the signal as it penetrates through matter.
They do not need to fix their router. It is doing its intended job. You need to either get your own or negotiate with them so they move the router closer to you.
As is, you are illegal. If caught you can be facing serious fines and even jail time. I doubt you will receive wireless signals from inside the "cross bar hotel" so why not be legal and honest and clean up your act!
2007-10-03 03:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
54mbps is the theretical maximum. A number of things affect WiFi such as Dect phones, Video Senders and Microwaves. Have you somehow selected to use Just the Wireless B protocol over Wireless G?
2016-04-07 01:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your neighbor is using the WIFI extensively (like download big files, see movies on-line) your connection drops.
2007-10-06 22:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Billgate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋