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    Wireless signal problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by sfo423, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. sfo423

    sfo423 Notebook Geek

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    I am trying to find out if I can increase the range between my Thinkpad T60 and WRT54GL. I cannot get a connection unless I am within 50 feet or so (meaning I need to be very close to router to be able to use T60).

    Are there router / T60 settings I can adjust to help increase the signal?

    As far as my PC, my card in an Intel Pro1000 PL. I also have a Pro Wireless 3945ABG, yet it is disabled in "devise usage."

    On the 1000PL, under advanced, the closest I have to "transmit power" is "transmit descriptors." Yet, on the 3945 I do have options for "transmit power" and its set to default.

    Should I enable the 3945 and up the "transmit Power?" See attached.

    If this is a fruitless effort, I'll just buy a new (more powerful) router. Can anyone suggest a good router that will outperform the existing router?

    Thanks in advance.
     

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    reb1 Notebook Evangelist

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    50ft sounds more like it is your wireless card not your router. I would first go into the wireless card settings and make sure it is setup correctly with the transmit power all the way up. Can you check out the situation with another computer. I do not know your situation but it is possible that you are getting interference from to many wireless signals on the same channel. If you suspect this you can down load Inssider and it will allow you to see if you have a crowded signal. inSSIDer Download | MetaGeek
     
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    "transmit power" is set to high.

    I can expense a new router; what is the most powerful consumer product available (under $300-ish)?
     
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Best router in terms of 2.4GHz range is Linksys E4200 but the fact that the router can reach your location doesn't mean that your Wi-Fi card can reach the router.
    This means that you will have to upgrade the Wi-Fi card anyway so maybe it would be a good idea to start with it as it's a fair bit cheaper that a router and may solve a problem to start with.
    Intel 6200 or 6300 would make a good upgrade.
     
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    You can get a powerful long range router for less than $200 in most cases.

    Also.. some routers/gateways have ability to increase range by increasing transmit power.
     
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