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Wireless signal at 0 (new NTL modem)

K.O.Kiki · 2009-04-10 09:37:05

Hi boardsies, NTL upgraded me to their 20mb service. It's pretty fast and all (get at least 1.5mB/s down), but my Asus WL-500g router has no signal strength whatsoever! I even tried with another router (same model), but still, the signal doesn't go beyond a few feet. The only difference is that NTL gave us a new modem. So,…

10-04-2009 9:37am

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K.O.Kiki

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Hi boardsies,
NTL upgraded me to their 20mb service.
It's pretty fast and all (get at least 1.5mB/s down), but my Asus WL-500g router has no signal strength whatsoever!
I even tried with another router (same model), but still, the signal doesn't go beyond a few feet.

The only difference is that NTL gave us a new modem.

So, do I need to get a new router?
If yes, what model should I get? I was thinking this is a good excuse for an Airport Express...

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#2 17-04-2009 11:16pm

eddhorse

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The new modem shouldnt affect your wireless signal from your router unless its interference of some sort.
Weird

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