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    Wireless Signal Almost Dead

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Rpvsurfer, Aug 13, 2005.

  1. Rpvsurfer

    Rpvsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had gone a while without using my wireless router, now ive started using it again with my laptop and the signal is HORRIBLE. I can be 10 feet away and i have a very very low signal strengh, this was not a problem in the past. I attached a high-gain wireless antena, and It HURT the signal. My router is a D-link DI-624 and i have an Airlink 101 highgain antena, and i have a dell 1370 wireless card. However i seriously doubt its a problem with the computer as other wireless networks work alot better, anyone have any ideas or know of any programs that can analyse wireless.
     
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  2. Anubis

    Anubis Notebook Consultant

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    If you have neighbors in your area that are running networks, that can greatly interfere with your signal. There are a number of things that can cause trouble like cordless phone running on the same GHz, microwave etc. Though you did not mention if your other wifis were around your home my first thought would be to change the channel on your router to a less used number, channel 1 would be my choice, its far away from the default channels. Make sure your router is in a high as possible location away from interfering sources and set your antenna to a 45 degree angle. I do notice an occasional signal strength drop with mine but not much to speak of. Try switching channels first without the high gain and post back with your results.
     
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    Rpvsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Changing the channel didnt do anything
     
    Rpvsurfer, Aug 14, 2005
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    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    1. Try changing your Preamble Type (opposite to current).
    2. I'm gonna assume your WLAN is a B/G card, do you have any other wireless products connecting to it (802.11b)? If not, enable the 802.11G Only Mode option and disable the SuperG mode

    -Vb-
     
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    I noticed a previous post you made where you said you had lost your original antenna. So that makes a lot more sense as to why you're using a high gain. D-Link typically do very well with signal strength and reliability. Other than a bad router or a firmware update I would suggest you either attempt to get a original antenna from d-link or just opt for a new router for 40$ Probably not the answer you want but that seems to be the start of your trouble.
     
    Anubis, Aug 14, 2005
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