Wireless Internet: Wireless Router issues

Steve

I am not familiar with the SRX200, but am seeing very similar issues with mine. (much smaller - Linksys WRT54G V5) I am configured with both wireless and wired, back to back routers, with two desktops using the Linksys Wireless G PCI cards, and laptops with integrated Wi-Fi.

It seems over-all the integrated Wi-Fi on the laps tops are more reliable than Linksys equipment combined. I also tinker with the Netgear, which for SOHO I am a fan due to reliability. The Netgear seems does not seem to work well with LInksys. (or visa versa)

Saying that, a couple things that have worked better for me is switching the channel from 11 to 2. This is a variable. Because channel 1 works great on one desktop, while channel 3 works on another desktop. Two seems to be in the middle, anything but great though. You may find channel 9 is your majic channel. Try one until you see one to fit.

I have also adjusted the burst and fragmentation settings. Which these are adjusted on the interface card, in the control panel and in the router. Again, what works for one computer does not work well for others. Trial and error method working here.

I find the distance and interference a terrible issue. Especially if your in a house like mine. It has aluminum siding, which really sucks the power out of any wireless device. I would bet your signal strength is anywhere from 49%-65%, which is weak for the actual distance you are using.

Additional note....Try disabling UPnP on the router. I am running in to a ton of issues with address resolution through my gateways. I have better luck without this enabled.

Over-all, though I still drop I have limited how much time I drop and increased my wireless LAN speed.

Hope you can find something to help in the blurb about. Please post anything else you find to help us all.

ChuckM