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Imoroving wireless signal.

  • 20-08-2012 11:17AM
    #1
    MagicSean
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    Recently improved my computer upstairs and have been having trouble with the wireless signal. My router is downstairs. it is a Belkin N router. I expected a small decrease in signal but not to this extent. As well as a reduction it has become very erratic, going from 1mb down to 4mb frequently.

    I tried turning it on to broadcast N signal only but none of the devices in the house could connect to it. A new laptop, 2 iphones and my own computer. As far a sI know they are all capable of receiving N signal but still couldn't pick it up.

    I have Quality of Service turned on. I have it broadcasting on a different signal to the neighbours. I confined it to 20mhz too because I saw it suggested in a different thread. I've also upgraded the firmware.

    The only two things that I think would be between the router and my computer is a cctv box and a boiler tank, neither of which i would expect to interfere with the signal too much.

    Anyone got any suggestions on what i can do to ipmprove it or why the N signal would not work? It's currently broadcasting on B, G and N. Does that reduce the signal? Can I set my computer to receive only the N?

    Any suggestions for a new router or additional equipment would also be welcome.


Comments

  • #2
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Yes it will fall back onto G for everything if even one device uses that.

    Best bet is to get a second router for legacy devices, leave that running G. Then leave your main wifi running N ONLY.

    If you have problem with wifi N note that windows installs a buggy driver for atheros wifi cards (very common). Install driver manually to fix.


  • #3
    MagicSean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    I updated my network card driver and disabled AVG. It seems to have been the AVG that was blocking it.

    As to the N signal, I would have expected the iphone4 to be capable of receiving it but I know for a fact that the Pc and laptop cards should have yet no devices could connect to the network which makes me thing it was something on the routers end.


  • #4
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Sounds like your router isn't setup correctly. It should "just work" without you having to mess around with settings. Get a techy mate to take a look? Might be just faulty ofc.

    I have an edimax 7416Apn router and it's dirt cheap and works fine.


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