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Router

cfc0708 · 2011-12-01 12:04:34

Hi lads, I have a 3 wireless modem and when i play online (xbox) i usually get bad connection. The connection between the modem and the 360 is 3/4 bar and im wondering would a router improve the connection? The broadband has full 3G coverage but when i connect the 360 it drops to 3 bar H. Would a router strengthen the…

01-12-2011 01:04PM

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cfc0708

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Hi lads, I have a 3 wireless modem and when i play online (xbox) i usually get bad connection. The connection between the modem and the 360 is 3/4 bar and im wondering would a router improve the connection? The broadband has full 3G coverage but when i connect the 360 it drops to 3 bar H. Would a router strengthen the connection ?
Thanks

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#2 01-12-2011 02:51PM

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Thread moved to midband.

A router will do nothing to improve your 3 connection. You already have a router anyway.

Also, bars of signal strength mean nothing, on the Wifi connection or the 3G connection. Gaming over 3G is going to be poor regardless of signal strength anyway.

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