Wireless Broadband Failure

blondie88 · 04-17-2008, 09:30 AM

Hey,

I recently moved house and we installed the wireless router we had in our other house (modern, thin walls) but could get no signal upstairs in our new house (old, thick walls). I have been told that the signal can't get through the walls. However, the computer I want to connect to is on the opposite side of the house to the main connection line, and the next floor up and it would take a lot of drilling through walls to pass the wire through. Does anyone know of an alternative?

Thanks for your time.

**Cellus** · 04-17-2008, 01:08 PM

What is the make/model of your router, and the wireless adapter you have connected to the computer you wish to have wireless?

There are a couple things you can try:

First off, try to move the router to an area with the least obstruction with the most line of sight (do the best you can), and keep it away from areas which can interfere with the wireless signal, such as household appliances (especially microwave ovens) and other wireless devices.

Second would be to use a Hi-Gain Antenna to "boost" your wireless signal, such as the HAWKING HAI7SIP 2.4GHz Hi-Gain Omni-Directional 7dBi Antenna.

04-17-2008, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
blondie88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 2 OS: XP	Wireless Broadband Failure Hey, I recently moved house and we installed the wireless router we had in our other house (modern, thin walls) but could get no signal upstairs in our new house (old, thick walls). I have been told that the signal can't get through the walls. However, the computer I want to connect to is on the opposite side of the house to the main connection line, and the next floor up and it would take a lot of drilling through walls to pass the wire through. Does anyone know of an alternative? Thanks for your time.

04-17-2008, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,611 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: Wireless Broadband Failure What is the make/model of your router, and the wireless adapter you have connected to the computer you wish to have wireless? There are a couple things you can try: First off, try to move the router to an area with the least obstruction with the most line of sight (do the best you can), and keep it away from areas which can interfere with the wireless signal, such as household appliances (especially microwave ovens) and other wireless devices. Second would be to use a Hi-Gain Antenna to "boost" your wireless signal, such as the HAWKING HAI7SIP 2.4GHz Hi-Gain Omni-Directional 7dBi Antenna. __________________ TSF Networking Team HijackThis 5 Step Process Donate!