Networking & wireless: wireless G routers
wireless G routers
by mahansc - 5/21/08 7:22 AMI have a pretty good signal in certain portions of my house. the issue is if I move 10 foot to the kitchen table the signal drops in and out all the time, if im sitting on the sofa doing homework the signal is ok but it will still drop out. My question is will a wireless N router do the same thing? I've tried a booster on the G router still the same issues. thanks.
scott
Try post 17 in our forum sticky.
by R. Proffitt
- 5/21/08 8:20 AM
In reply to: wireless G routers by mahansc
Using a second router as a WAP could fill in the dead spots.
how to do it
by mahansc - 5/21/08 8:33 AM In reply to: Try post 17 in our forum sticky. by R. Proffitt
how would I go about setting up a second router as a WAP. Would I just plug it into the wireless router and are we talking another wireless router or just a router (I would imagine a wireless)?
thanks
scott
(NT) That's in the post I noted.
by R. Proffitt - 5/21/08 8:53 AM
In reply to: how to do it by mahansc
Microwave, Adapter, Routers
by hamerhead_12 - 5/21/08 6:26 PM In reply to: wireless G routers by mahanscSignal dropping out near the kitchen? Maybe its your microwave. However, it probably isn't.
My suggestions, Either:
A. Get a new wireless adapter that receives a stronger signal, like the ones at www.hawkingtech.com. If it is built in to your laptop already, it is unnecessary. However, the right adapter WILL boost your signal.
B. Get a new router, or upgrade your old one. Some wireless routers do in fact have greater range, like wireless N. Thus the connection should be better.
If you are willing to meddle with your router, and it is LINKSYS, you might be able to upgrade the router using DD-WRT (www.dd-wrt.com/wiki) It boosts the power output of some routers 4 fold SAFELY (and 13 fold UNSAFELY). Just follow the instructions. (SLIGHTLY INTENSIVE)
You can also get a new antenna... maybe. I am not entirely sure. However, it might be a standard connection type. If so, check out a high-gain antenna website like www.hawkingtech.com
In my opinion it is best to buy a new adapter. No matter what the ad companies tell you, it DOES make a dramatic difference. I had the same problem you did, except my dead area was in a room. After getting frustrated at my constant signal drops, I purchased a wireless adapter MONSTROSITY with a DISH (HWU8DD, granted, its for my desktop). That said, lag never bothered me ever again. (Great for stealing connections from neighvbors as well, just don't be EVIL)
Final suggestion: do your homework somewhere else 
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