Why does my wireless connection - which is excellent - go from being connected at 54 down to 2 back to 24 down to 1 & so on, it is making me nuts, please help!
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dbuttrfly05
ANSWERS: 3
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There are all sorts of factors which can affect the radio signal quality for a wireless system (or any radio-based system). It's possible, for example, that there is intermittent interference from some piece of equipment in your house, or even your neighbor's house. The list of possible causes is truly limitless. It's better to just focus on trying to improve your signal -- the easiest and best way is to reduce the distance and number of obstructions between the computer and the router: try moving the router to a different location. If all else fails, there are wireless "repeaters" available which will extend your range by acting as a mid-point intermediary between your computer and the router.
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Very well put by Stableboy, I just wanted to add that if you are on a true LAN, moving files from one of your computers to another one of your computers in the same site, then that speed counts. If you are on the internet, it does not matter because your speed will never evne reach 24mbps
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Stableboy is right. Radio interference from all of its sources can play havoc on wireless, even if the frequencies are different. Because in the real world, power and proximity trumps frequency. So do as he suggests - try moving things around and moving potential sources of interference away from both the wireless router / access point and the wireless interfaces on your desktop or laptop. Sources include wireless mouse / keyboard, cordless phones, cell phones, walkie talkies, microwave oven, bluetooth devices, CRT monitors, big screen TVs.......... This doesn't even begin to discuss obstacles like metal or other materials in floors and walls, etc. I wish the world was more aware of just how potentially unreliable (or at least affected) wireless communications were - they'd be more inclined to keep their home networks wired.
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