Wireless signal

ERR3056 · 07-16-2008, 08:26 AM

I have a wireless router attached to a cable modem. Normally I have a good signal for the laptop anywhere in the house but sometimes the signal is low or maybe interrupted. I have 4 wireless pnones and a wireless thermometer with a remote outside. I'm thinking that the frequency of the thermometer and phones might be interfering wiht the router signal? I don't really want to install an access point on the second level of my house. Is there a device that will boost the wireless signal of my router or should I get rid of some of the other wireless devices in my house?

**johnwill** · 07-16-2008, 08:43 AM

You can try changing the router's channel first, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US.

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

This is just a sample of available products, many people have hi-gain antennas with similar specifications, but I haven't seen any other suppliers of signal boosters.

kim924 · 07-16-2008, 08:43 AM

I have a similar problem. Just today I was working with my laptop in a room using wireless for 1 hour and from 1 second to the other the internet connection was gone. Now I am sitting in the next room - probably just 2 meters away from my last location and everything works.
What can be wrong here?

ERR3056 · 07-16-2008, 10:36 AM

Maybe you have an older router. Could it be a 'G' router. I purchased a wireless-N router. It has a far better range and signal than the G. I will post a reply once I try it out.

**johnwill** · 07-16-2008, 11:32 AM

kim924, please start a new thread if you want to discuss your issue.

07-16-2008, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
ERR3056 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista	Wireless signal I have a wireless router attached to a cable modem. Normally I have a good signal for the laptop anywhere in the house but sometimes the signal is low or maybe interrupted. I have 4 wireless pnones and a wireless thermometer with a remote outside. I'm thinking that the frequency of the thermometer and phones might be interfering wiht the router signal? I don't really want to install an access point on the second level of my house. Is there a device that will boost the wireless signal of my router or should I get rid of some of the other wireless devices in my house?

07-16-2008, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Wireless signal You can try changing the router's channel first, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US. 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 This is just a sample of available products, many people have hi-gain antennas with similar specifications, but I haven't seen any other suppliers of signal boosters. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-16-2008, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
kim924 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Re: Wireless signal I have a similar problem. Just today I was working with my laptop in a room using wireless for 1 hour and from 1 second to the other the internet connection was gone. Now I am sitting in the next room - probably just 2 meters away from my last location and everything works. What can be wrong here? __________________ Computers are like bikinis. They save people a lot of guesswork. Edwing

07-16-2008, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
ERR3056 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista	Re: Wireless signal Maybe you have an older router. Could it be a 'G' router. I purchased a wireless-N router. It has a far better range and signal than the G. I will post a reply once I try it out.

07-16-2008, 11:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,623 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Wireless signal kim924, please start a new thread if you want to discuss your issue. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience