Need to increase my wifi range....
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Need to increase my wifi range....
Can anyone provide any suggestions on how to effectively expand the range of your wireless network? I have a 3 computer network (2 pc and 1 ibook) with one pc in a separate room with a wireless G card installed. the connection is always showing to be low. I still get a decent connection however I was curious to see if my internet speed be enhanced if I added a repeater for example to get me a stronger connection to the network. is this even feasible?
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A wired network is always more reliable and faster than a wireless network. You should always hard wire if you can. Many factors effect wireless networks. Distance and materials in the way are the main factors.
How many rooms separate the wireless router from the PC. Is the PC oriented such that it's case or monitor are in the way of the signal? Are these on different levels of the house? Do yo use cordless telephones? If so, what frequency range are they in?
How many rooms separate the wireless router from the PC. Is the PC oriented such that it's case or monitor are in the way of the signal? Are these on different levels of the house? Do yo use cordless telephones? If so, what frequency range are they in?
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you don't say what router you are using or the location but a newer generation router with multi antenna may help or just a high gain ant for the router you have. routers now are cheap$$ and as always, tech changes daily
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Dual antenna has really no effect. I've had dual antenna routers and got worse reception then my current single antenna. It's all about router placement. If you have all wireless computers, you can place the router/cable modem somewhere centrally located within your home. It does not need to be connect to a computer to work. Just a few more suggestions.
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I have 1 desktop and a laptop on wireless.. All others are wired.. The one desktop with a PCI wireless card always shows low signal.. Even if it's right next to the router.. It works well in the garage,so I don't worry about it..
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Originally Posted by AxlMyk
I have 1 desktop and a laptop on wireless.. All others are wired.. The one desktop with a PCI wireless card always shows low signal.. Even if it's right next to the router.. It works well in the garage,so I don't worry about it..
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I believe it's always a safe bet to go with the same manufacturer. However, I've never had an issue using a repeater from different manufacturer than that of the AP (not that it can't happen).
When using a repeater you have to be sure that the SSID matches that of the AP. All the repeater does is receives signals (802.11 frames) from an access point, end user device or another repeater and retransmits the frame. As long as the SSIDs are the same, and the repeater can use a compatible freq. as the AP you shouldn't have any issues.
When using a repeater you have to be sure that the SSID matches that of the AP. All the repeater does is receives signals (802.11 frames) from an access point, end user device or another repeater and retransmits the frame. As long as the SSIDs are the same, and the repeater can use a compatible freq. as the AP you shouldn't have any issues.
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Originally Posted by HotinOKC
What gHz router do you have? Have you gone into your router settings and make sure your antenna strength is all the way up?