Connection issues in 2 story home

swb1 · 01-28-2008, 09:23 PM

Hi,

I have a Netgear 802.11b wireless router and 1 desktop is connected directly to the router and my other desktop upstairs is connected wirelessly. The desktop upstairs loses the internet connection intermittently and I was wondering if I upgraded to a 802.11n router would it hold the connection better? Both desktops are running WinXP Pro SP2.

Thanks,

swb1

**johnwill** · 01-29-2008, 03:35 PM

If you also invest in an 802.11n adapter for the desktop, it should result in a better connection. You could also simply extend the range of the existing router.

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 some examples.

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

Hawking [HAI15SC] Hi-Gain 15dBi Corner Antenna

[HAO14SD] Outdoor Hi-Gain 14dBi Directional Antenna Kit

01-28-2008, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
swb1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 OS: winxp sp2	Connection issues in 2 story home Hi, I have a Netgear 802.11b wireless router and 1 desktop is connected directly to the router and my other desktop upstairs is connected wirelessly. The desktop upstairs loses the internet connection intermittently and I was wondering if I upgraded to a 802.11n router would it hold the connection better? Both desktops are running WinXP Pro SP2. Thanks, swb1

01-29-2008, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Connection issues in 2 story home If you also invest in an 802.11n adapter for the desktop, it should result in a better connection. You could also simply extend the range of the existing router. 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 some examples. Hawking [HAI7SIP] Hi-Gain 7dBi Omni-Directional Antenna Hawking [HAI15SC] Hi-Gain 15dBi Corner Antenna [HAO14SD] Outdoor Hi-Gain 14dBi Directional Antenna Kit __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience