Broadband Connection

MegFi

Wondering has anybody had any trouble in Charlesland with wireless broadband connection like me!? I can get a signal right beside the router, but not a meter away, then can again another meter away if I turn my laptop a certain direction, then I can upstairs in certain pockets of the house. The house is relively small and there is no concrete blocking connections. I haved been on to our broadband supplier numerous time sover the last few years. I have changed broadband supplier recently and still have the same trouble.. I have tried with 3 different laptops as my old broadband supplier siad it was my laptop. I have changed wireless router - one netopia, and another...to no avail...as then thought it was that, both brand new. I am beginning to think the signal in Charlesland is maybe weak as shared between so many houses...I just can't work it out and it drives me mad...has anyon else had the same trouble or any ideas? Thanks...:mad:

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MegFi wrote: »

Wondering has anybody had any trouble in Charlesland with wireless broadband connection like me!? I can get a signal right beside the router, but not a meter away, then can again another meter away if I turn my laptop a certain direction, then I can upstairs in certain pockets of the house. The house is relively small and there is no concrete blocking connections. I haved been on to our broadband supplier numerous time sover the last few years. I have changed broadband supplier recently and still have the same trouble.. I have tried with 3 different laptops as my old broadband supplier siad it was my laptop. I have changed wireless router - one netopia, and another...to no avail...as then thought it was that, both brand new. I am beginning to think the signal in Charlesland is maybe weak as shared between so many houses...I just can't work it out and it drives me mad...has anyon else had the same trouble or any ideas? Thanks...:mad:

You could try changing the channel that you are broadcasting on (done on the router). There are a number of things that could be interfereing. Channel 11 is the most common channel, so you could try changing to something like 3 or 8 (both good numbers ).
It sounds as though you have something running on the same frequency as your wireless. Do you have one of those TV broadcasting thingies, or anything electrical for that matter.
You could also try turning off everything electrical in your house, bar the router, and see if you can get a signal.

MegFi

Thank you so much for this....I will try all those suggestions.

Johnny K

have you got a cordless phone right beside the router?
alot of the time it's this interfering with the signal.

JanneG

The same goes for baby monitors etc... Can even be your neighbor causing you the issues... it's all part of the joy of dealing with wireless equipment...