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Vodafone Huawei HG658c wifi issues

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  • 06-11-2014 10:23pm
    #1
    thelonglad
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    I recently got Vodafone fibre broadband and am quite happy with it reliability-wise etc. My issue is with the wireless. When connected by ethernet, I get speed of about 83mbps. When connected by wifi, sitting right beside the router, with no other devices connected I get about 20mbps.
    I know if I call tech support, they'll just tell me to cycle the wireless channels, but I've done this and the best I've gotten is 25mbps from the wifi.
    Anyone have any advice? Is it worth shelling out for a better router or is there a way around this?


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    #2
    FSL
    Registered Users Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    Download InSSIDer it will show you all the wifi networks within reach of your router and the channels they are running on.

    Channels 1,6,11 have minimal overlap. If possible choose the least congested channel.


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    BArra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,034 ✭✭✭BArra


    you probably need to upgrade your wifi card in your laptop, however due to the hardware inside the vodafone router, i wouldnt bother

    get homeplugs, only option to max out your speed. you will never max out that speed with the vodafone router

    i bought these and i max out my connection which peaks at around 95mbps

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA6030KIT-Powerline-Multiple-Configuration/dp/B00K3FEC4C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415383166&sr=8-1&keywords=600mbps


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    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 13,122 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    I'm getting a similar problem with my sony smartphone,pings are erratic, download speeds are averaging around .5 Mbps and uploads can range anywhere really.
    Could someone show m how to "cycle the channels" please?


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