xyzabc Veteran 495 Posts user info edit post |
I have this wireless router, and in one area of the house the signal is really low. is there anything i can do to help this? like buy a new router ?
thanks 9/1/2005 4:19:50 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51911 Posts user info edit post |
Try adjusting the directions your antenna(s) are pointing. 9/1/2005 4:21:36 PM |
OmarBadu zidik 25071 Posts user info edit post |
wireless antennas in general produce a better signal horizontally 9/1/2005 4:23:14 PM |
IROLA_BLUNT All American 535 Posts user info edit post |
Tape a Pringles can to your laptop....or something like that.... 9/1/2005 4:28:02 PM |
tchenku midshipman 18586 Posts user info edit post |
i ran a 7' speaker wire jammed between the antenna and its mounting threads... no signal ---> very good signal
[Edited on September 1, 2005 at 4:31 PM. Reason : play with wire positioning] 9/1/2005 4:30:44 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51911 Posts user info edit post |
Your story intrigues me, tchenku. What kind of router? 9/1/2005 4:40:37 PM |
esgargs Suspended 97470 Posts user info edit post |
The type that operates on the 2.4Ghz frequency band 9/1/2005 4:54:08 PM |
tchenku midshipman 18586 Posts user info edit post |
netgear wgr614 9/1/2005 4:58:07 PM |