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Katie Tam
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 Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 11:27 pm Post subject: Low signal wireless |
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My laptop barely catching the signal from my wireless hub. It is only
around 10 meters away from the hub. Is there anyway to boost it
stronger?
Katie Tam
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Chris Hill
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:49 am Post subject: Re: Low signal wireless |
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On 30 May 2007 11:27:30 -0700, Katie Tam <katietam@gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | My laptop barely catching the signal from my wireless hub. It is only
around 10 meters away from the hub. Is there anyway to boost it
stronger?
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No. Try a different channel, remembering that g uses four of them at
a time so there are really only three choices of channel. The signal
is likely strong enough, but some neighbor has a cordless phone or
wi-fi interfering. If the problem is really a signal problem rather
than an interference issue, replace the adapter or router, whichever
isn't transmitting like it should. |
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Val
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 8:07 am Post subject: Re: Low signal wireless |
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"g uses four of them at a time" HUH????
No, it uses one. However, due to width of the channel, only three of them
are non-interfering (1, 6 and 11 in the USA). OP may still find relief
changing channel, even to one of the other 8.
Also, consider a higher gain anntena(s) for the base unit. Maybe this
"booster" could help: http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/104/C10612/
Val
"Chris Hill" <chill_mapsfree_000@centurytel.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On 30 May 2007 11:27:30 -0700, Katie Tam <katietam@gmail.com> wrote:
My laptop barely catching the signal from my wireless hub. It is only
around 10 meters away from the hub. Is there anyway to boost it
stronger?
No. Try a different channel, remembering that g uses four of them at
a time so there are really only three choices of channel. The signal
is likely strong enough, but some neighbor has a cordless phone or
wi-fi interfering. If the problem is really a signal problem rather
than an interference issue, replace the adapter or router, whichever
isn't transmitting like it should. |
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dg
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: Low signal wireless |
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| Quote: | No, it uses one. However, due to width of the channel, only three of them
are non-interfering (1, 6 and 11 in the USA). OP may still find relief
changing channel, even to one of the other 8.
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I remember a Linux-based spectrum analyzer program for WiFi, it was on
a SuSE 9.1 Pro DVD I used to have. If the app is still available on a
bootable "Live" GNU/Linux CD/DVD, this could be used to map spectrum
useage in her vicinity--thus telling her what channels are most and
least congested/contested. Remember, besides WiFi-G, she's competing
with microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, flaky TV sets, and cordless
phones. SSMA helps reduce data corruption, and well-written software
in the router should automatically map the vicinity for competing
wavelength use. But well-written software isn't the rule.
| Quote: | Also, consider a higher gain anntena(s) for the base unit. Maybe this
"booster" could help:http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/104/C10612/
Val
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Ah, how many times have I heard the cry, "I need more power!"
DG
| Quote: | "Chris Hill" <chill_mapsfree_...@centurytel.net> wrote in message
news:nt6s531bhist9033fjgtb3kl5ik88l5sdq@4ax.com...
On 30 May 2007 11:27:30 -0700, Katie Tam <katie...@gmail.com> wrote:
My laptop barely catching the signal from my wireless hub. It is only
around 10 meters away from the hub. Is there anyway to boost it
stronger?
No. Try a different channel, remembering that g uses four of them at
a time so there are really only three choices of channel. The signal
is likely strong enough, but some neighbor has a cordless phone or
wi-fi interfering. If the problem is really a signal problem rather
than an interference issue, replace the adapter or router, whichever
isn't transmitting like it should. |
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