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Signal Strength/Speed

  • 24-04-2008 01:01AM
    #1
    Joanamo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭


    I've a Smart 5mbps connection with a Micronet wireless router. I get a signal strenght of about 75% most of the time. Will a bigger aerial increase signal stength? and will that make any difference in download speeds?
    Right now I can download a ubuntu iso from HEAnet.ie at 550/600KBps

    Thanks

    J


Comments

  • #2
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Download rate sounds about right for your connection speed. Connect your PC to the router using a cable and see if there is any noticeable difference in download speed. If there isn't, little point in attempting to boost wireless signal.


  • #3
    Joanamo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭Joanamo


    irlrobins wrote: »
    Download rate sounds about right for your connection speed. Connect your PC to the router using a cable and see if there is any noticeable difference in download speed. If there isn't, little point in attempting to boost wireless signal.

    Compare download with cable connection, of course! didn't think of that... Thanks

    J


  • #4
    Joanamo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40 ✭Joanamo


    Download speed decreases from 7 mb to about 4 mb. with a signal strength of about 65%. That's from one room to another on the same floor. Not really worth it. I'll try the connection throught the electrical socket, though those modems are more expensive. Oh well.

    J


  • #5
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Joanamo wrote: »
    Download speed decreases from 7 mb to about 4 mb. with a signal strength of about 65%. That's from one room to another on the same floor. Not really worth it. I'll try the connection throught the electrical socket, though those modems are more expensive. Oh well.

    J

    Surely an ubuntu iso cant be that urgent?

    Have you checked to see if any other wireless networks are on the same channel as yourself? Netstumbler will do this for you.


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