Wireless Internet forum: Wifi signal and speed

Would you recommend it or any other set ups?

As of right now I have 2 laptops, 3 dvd, 1 tablet, and 2 phones that usually use the wifi.

So just so I know correctly, 65 is pretty normal for wifi speed? I am just curious because I notice when I first restart my router 150 will stay on for awhile then will drop down to 65 and it'll just start there until I restart my router again.

Any more suggestions, ideas, etc..

Anything that will help is greatly appreciated!!

802.11g speed. Even a second router as a WAP could double the available WiFi bandwidth. Just select different channels (about 4 or more channels apart) and it will ease the congestion.
Bob

Umm.. Never thought about that. I am currently running N instead of G or mixed. It the speed be pulled back by interface with neighbors wifi? I just checked and 2 of my neighbors decided to run on the same channel as mine. So I am going to change it to see if it helps.

Also you mention you did or current use router --> powerline bridge ---> powerline ->router(AP). How is that running? I am trying to decided on which powerline bridge to get and start with 2 to see how well it works before getting more or even if I need more.

There's not much to write except folk seem to want long discussions about it. I hope you understand it's a classic solution that's been around for years but you don't see it often because of the cost and the ONE THING that can trip it up. Ready? The bridge units have to be on the same AC circuit or 'side'. I can't teach electronics in this space but in short, this is a great solution.

My bet is if the units are connecting to what you have, the second router as a WAP may be all you need to get some relief.
bob

Thanks for the information and suggestions. I will most likely get another router and play around with it and see how it goes. Maybe get powerline bridges too.


Thank you!