Is there a set radius on my router?

kayasurf

I've a linksys wireless router set up down stairs in my house which i have my laptop set up on. The connection works grand down stairs and upstairs but when i try to connect up in the attic which is where i work from it wont connect, is there an easy way to fix this? Could it be whatever material my roof was built out of blocking the signal?

I know i'm probably leaving out alot of info here so if i've left anything out that could be of help to anyone who can help me let me know and i can get back to you with the relevent info.

thanks for anyones help in advance :rolleyes:

dub45

The unfortunate thing about wireless equipment is that every situation and every combination is unique so it is very difficult to comment from afar.

If the internet is essential in the attic have you considered the plug solution?

Just one example:

http://www.netgear.co.uk/home_powerline_adapters_performance.php

bonzodog2

I don't know if its true here, but in some places, for fire regs, an attic conversion has to have foil-backed plasterboard on the ceiling of the floor below. That would stop it!
If you don't want to run a CAT5 wire up to the attic, consider the 'homeplug' solution, transmits ethernet over house mains wiring.

kayasurf

just remembered that the houses were flat roofed until about twenty years ago until a pitched roof was put on it so god only know what material was used in the original roof, i'll look into the plug solution thanks for your help guys

eddhorse

depends on your antennas, obstructions and what these obstructions are made of, whcih was already mentioned.
Id recommend the powerline option.
Saw them for pretty cheap in Beltronics in Dublin, around €50