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Wireless B or G?

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  • 01-04-2008 6:18pm
    #1
    reidyg
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I have an eircom netopia router in the house and works great with my laptop. However when I'm working out in the garage which is a good distance from the router I get a very weak or no signal. When I enquired about an external antenna for the laptop at a local comp shop, the guy suggested switching the router to Wireless B as it has a wider signal. I was just wondering if this is true. Don't really want to get another card if this does the trick. I know the connection will be slower but It's just for general browsing and emails. I have an internal intel 3945 card and is at max power settings in case anyone suggests. Any help would be appreciated.


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    #2
    irlrobins
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Well easiest way is to set the router to b mode only and test! :rolleyes:


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    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    B and G have the same range

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.11

    Changing frequency channel may help avoid interference from other networks though.


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    Stky10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭Stky10


    Try the pre-n wireless network equipment. It has a greater range.


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    mayhem#
    Registered Users Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭mayhem#


    Spear wrote: »
    B and G have the same range

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.11

    Changing frequency channel may help avoid interference from other networks though.

    But G will give your a more consistent conenction and higher/better throughput..


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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,436 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Spear wrote: »
    Changing frequency channel may help avoid interference from other networks though.
    Yes, all Eircom Netopia routers come pre-configured on channel 7, so if you've a lot of near neighbours with wireless routers you might get some interference. Try it on one of the other 2 non-overlapping channels, i.e. 1 or 13.


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    reidyg
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭reidyg


    Thanks guys, there's not much wireless traffic in my area, and swithching to b didn't show any notable improvements. Looks like it's back to the drawing board.


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    mayhem#
    Registered Users Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭mayhem#


    If you're still stuck give me a call (if you haven't moved) I'm only down the road and can drop in to see if I can help you out...


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    leex
    Registered Users Posts: 1,219 ✭✭✭leex


    B should have better range. You could try changing the channel (freq) also. Other items in your house or even neighbours could affect signal, ie baby monitor, DECT phones etc.


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