Signal Question

**Baldie559** · 04-07-2007, 08:25 PM

I have a linksys WRT54GC compact router and ti doesn't have an antenna. I live in a 3 bedroom apt and I have it is located in my living room with the desktop. I have 2 laptops in the bedrooms and at most they only get 2 bars sometimes 1. There are other networks located nearby and I get full bars when I do a network search. Can anyone tell me if I have a router issue???

**johnwill** · 04-08-2007, 08:02 AM

You probably need a router with a better wireless range.

skipidybebop · 06-22-2007, 10:16 PM

Check the router settings!

Higher end routers allow you to throttle the output signal power.

Failing that, you will need to look at external antennas and/or an ampliers.

~~kbd_usr~~ · 06-23-2007, 03:49 AM

Relocation is also a significant factor. Try to move the router around in an area of 5 or so feet radius, at various points. A little difference in signal source can make a big difference in reception. Also, try manipulating the antenna.

I've had good luck by adjusting the degree of rotation; ie, not perpendicular to the wall, but set at about an 20 degree angle to it, with the antenna at about 60 degrees from horizontal.

This can achieve penetration through the walls, and not bounce so much of of solid objects, such as furniture and doors.

**johnwill** · 06-23-2007, 12:11 PM

Hawking Tech has a number of products that will help you increase your wireless range. The root page is Hawking Hi-Gain™ WiFi Range Extending Products.

Some of the more interesting products are this Hawking [HSB2] Hi-Gain WiFi Signal Booster, which can be used on either end of a wireless connection to boost the signal power.

Another way to increase your signal strength is by the use of hi-gain antennas. You can choose from omni-directional or directional models, here are a couple of examples.

Hawking [HAI7SIP] Hi-Gain 7dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

Hawking [HAI15SC] Hi-Gain 15dBi Corner Antenna

04-07-2007, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Baldie559 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 654 OS: Xp and Vista	Signal Question I have a linksys WRT54GC compact router and ti doesn't have an antenna. I live in a 3 bedroom apt and I have it is located in my living room with the desktop. I have 2 laptops in the bedrooms and at most they only get 2 bars sometimes 1. There are other networks located nearby and I get full bars when I do a network search. Can anyone tell me if I have a router issue???

04-08-2007, 08:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Signal Question You probably need a router with a better wireless range. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-22-2007, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
skipidybebop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 46 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional +SP2	Re: Signal Question Check the router settings! Higher end routers allow you to throttle the output signal power. Failing that, you will need to look at external antennas and/or an ampliers.

06-23-2007, 03:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~kbd_usr~~ Register user Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 126 OS: Ubuntu Linux, 7.04	Re: Signal Question Relocation is also a significant factor. Try to move the router around in an area of 5 or so feet radius, at various points. A little difference in signal source can make a big difference in reception. Also, try manipulating the antenna. I've had good luck by adjusting the degree of rotation; ie, not perpendicular to the wall, but set at about an 20 degree angle to it, with the antenna at about 60 degrees from horizontal. This can achieve penetration through the walls, and not bounce so much of of solid objects, such as furniture and doors.

06-23-2007, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,607 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Signal Question Hawking Tech has a number of products that will help you increase your wireless range. The root page is Hawking Hi-Gain™ WiFi Range Extending Products. Some of the more interesting products are this Hawking [HSB2] Hi-Gain WiFi Signal Booster, which can be used on either end of a wireless connection to boost the signal power. Another way to increase your signal strength is by the use of hi-gain antennas. You can choose from omni-directional or directional models, here are a couple of examples. Hawking [HAI7SIP] Hi-Gain 7dBi Omni-Directional Antenna Hawking [HAI15SC] Hi-Gain 15dBi Corner Antenna __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience