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    Can't connect to networks with 2/5 signal strength or less

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Meateater33, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. Meateater33

    Meateater33 Newbie

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    Hi, i can't connect to networks with a signal strength at 2/5 or less. My computer can pick up the signal but i cannot connect. I'm using a Ralink 802.11.n wireless card in a Zepto 6625WD.

    Please help
     
    Meateater33, Nov 25, 2008
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Make sure you have the latest drivers. These kind of tells me your in a high noise area. But with 11n it's probably the drivers. 11n requires a clean signal to get it speeds as well as using 2 channels. Try switching your NB to 11g only and see if you can connect. With weak signals there is no gain with 11n. It loose speed a lot faster than 11g does when it comes to distance.

    Since 11n is still draft expect problems. Besides mfg have yet to get 11g to play well with each other, and you expect 11n to work flawlessly. Only in a perfect world.
     
    blue68f100, Nov 25, 2008
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  3. Meateater33

    Meateater33 Newbie

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    How do i cange my card to .11g?
    And where can i find Ralink driver because their site does not have any.
     
    Meateater33, Nov 26, 2008
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