Wireless Strength Tips

[[Gavo]]

Hey, I have a wireless desktop, and recently my connection has been going to shit. On good days, my signal is about 52-65 Mbps at best. Now, however, it usually is around 19.5 to 26 Mbps. The router (Xtreme N - D-Link) is through a couple walls, and my computer is in a desk.

I guess I should ask: Is it better to leave it as is, about 4 feet above the ground, maybe 20 feet from my computer, or 25 feet away from my computer, but 6 feet above the ground?

P.S.: I have a Wireless - N card

UPDATE: Problem solved. My phones (which run on a 2.4 GHz frequency) were interfering with my router, which also runs on a 2.4 GHz frequency. I moved 'em and now it's back up to 52 - 65.0 Mbps.

Gonna get 5 GHz phones soon so I don't have to deal with this again.

 

[RetiarySword]

Try one of those signal boosters/directors. It focus's the signal in one direction.

 

[[Gavo]]

Try one of those signal boosters/directors. It focus's the signal in one direction.

And where could I find one?

 

[sneak_copter]

I had a wireless internet connection.
It was utter sh*t so I took it and shot it.
I'm not joking.

 

[Megacherv]

Is your router N capable though?

 

[RetiarySword]

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Try one of those signal boosters/directors. It focus's the signal in one direction.

And where could I find one?

Hmm.. I'm not sure. Try local computer store.

 

[[Gavo]]

Is your router N capable though?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215&Tpk=DIR-655
Yes.

 

[Megacherv]

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Is your router N capable though?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215&Tpk=DIR-655
Yes.

Well I can't think of anything then. To be honest, 19.5 Mbps isn't all that bad, I manage just fine on a connection of 11Mbps (only B spec. card, 5.5 Mbps when I'm in my room which is too floors away from the router). If it does start to get really bad, all I can think is to get a new router or card.

 

[nekolux]

did it use to work fine through said walls and distance?

 

[Berethond]

Alright, this is what you do. Line up a straight shot from your card to your router.

Then get a powerdrill and make a hole, in each of the walls, for the signal to go through.

You can't move your laptop, though.
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But, seriously, do what I did and get a sixty-foot Cat5e cable.
And I got it for free.

 

[nekolux]

If it used to work then you want to check your router or your network card. Most likely it's your end. If the router's fried it's fried it wont even turn on. Things just wear down when they get old. I strongly suggest getting a network adapter if you want to use highspeed wifi. Network cards are for laptops, desktops are bulky enough already, why would you want to save that little space that an adapter takes up

 

[Calobi]

Why don't you use an Ethernet cable if it's a desktop? The only reason I can think of to use wireless is if you plan on moving your computer a lot, like if it's a laptop.

If you really like having a wireless connection (which will always be slower than a cabled one, at least for the time being), I would say just try and get the router and computer as close together as possible, and put as few walls between them as possible.

 

[[Gavo]]

Why don't you use an Ethernet cable if it's a desktop? The only reason I can think of to use wireless is if you plan on moving your computer a lot, like if it's a laptop.

If you really like having a wireless connection (which will always be slower than a cabled one, at least for the time being), I would say just try and get the router and computer as close together as possible, and put as few walls between them as possible.

My plan was originally to have a wired connection, but my parents didn't want me to drill up the house.

Anyways, problem solved...look at the OP