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    Sidebar wireless network gadgets almost always maxed at 99%

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Freelancer332, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. Freelancer332

    Freelancer332 Notebook Evangelist

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    For some reason, my wireless signal strength maxes at 99%...
    There have been a few rare occasions when 100% is displayed but that usually doesn't last and it is extremely rare

    Instead, it usually is at 99%

    I use the iStat Wireless (by iSlayer) and Wireless Network (by David Taraso) gadgets.

    I'm just wondering why this is the case.
    Thanks
     
    Freelancer332, Jan 28, 2008
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I wouldn't sweat. You may receive 100% signal right next to the router, but other than that, you probably won't be getting 100% signal strength.
     
    pixelot, Jan 28, 2008
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  3. Freelancer332

    Freelancer332 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok, just wondering, it's nothing really :p Internet is still really fast even down at 20%
     
    Freelancer332, Jan 29, 2008
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    ??

    do you mean your internet is still fast when your signal strength just shows 20% >> that normal, as the signal strength has little to do with the speed of your connection.....
     
    nobscot6, Jan 29, 2008
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    Freelancer332 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, the internet is still fast (I have cable) even when the signal is weak..so in the end, it doesn't really matter at all.
     
    Freelancer332, Jan 29, 2008
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