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Jakuza · 11-27-2009, 05:37 PM

So I had an older Wireless-G network router which was located in my living room. My dad moved his P.C into his room (about 2 medium-sized kitchens away) and since he said he was to lazy to wire some cable around the house... I bought a USB network adapter for him. After the install and what not, the signal strength was "very low". I thought the problem was either the router itself or the adapter. I realized the adapter was Wireless-N, so I thought that was the reason why the reception was so low. I then purchased a Wireless-N network router and after the install, the signal was the same.

The two peripherals are as followed...
a Linksys Wireless-N Router, model number - WRT160N
And a Linksys Wireless-N USB Adapter With Dual-Band and "Ultra RANGEPLUS", model number - WUSB600N

The access point is currently on the ground in the living room, and the USB adapter is about eye level.

Could it be the elevation the router is at that could be causing the problem? Or maybe even the range? It's about 50 feet from my dad's room to the living room.

TKkira · 11-27-2009, 06:31 PM

i wouldnt think it was the elevation . or the length away cause its not that far.but it might be that its kinda far away thats one possible problem another is how many twists and turns are they between the wireless and the router?

Jakuza · 11-27-2009, 08:59 PM

two twists and one turn.

Sakumo · 11-27-2009, 09:07 PM

My guess would be the router since your adapter is "ultra-range" and the router can only give internet off only about a 50ft radius, unless you buy one of those gaming routers meant for playing like 200ft away.

TKkira · 11-27-2009, 09:16 PM

i wouldnt say it was range considering i used to get a good singal from 180 ft away from a 2 wire router.....so yea not enough turns and twists to really matter. i dont really know what the problem is......maybe your Equipment isn't working right?

SnOwBunZz · 11-27-2009, 09:18 PM

Or a simple error like the walls weakening the signal.

TKkira · 11-27-2009, 09:21 PM

walls weaking the signal i never even thought of that....Does it have to go through anyways walls to get to you? if so how many that could very will be your problem?

zipykido · 11-27-2009, 09:30 PM

Also depends on what's in your wall. Lots of piping/electrical wires can lower reception. Also if you have lead in your walls.

Jakuza · 11-27-2009, 09:30 PM

Well if the signal has to go straight through the wall, I'd have to say 3 walls.

TKkira · 11-27-2009, 09:43 PM

see if you can find away to avoid some of those wallks i think that might be your problem,if you and it is still happening,tell us about it we will get to the bottom of this

11-27-2009, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	Wireless Connections. So I had an older Wireless-G network router which was located in my living room. My dad moved his P.C into his room (about 2 medium-sized kitchens away) and since he said he was to lazy to wire some cable around the house... I bought a USB network adapter for him. After the install and what not, the signal strength was "very low". I thought the problem was either the router itself or the adapter. I realized the adapter was Wireless-N, so I thought that was the reason why the reception was so low. I then purchased a Wireless-N network router and after the install, the signal was the same. The two peripherals are as followed... a Linksys Wireless-N Router, model number - WRT160N And a Linksys Wireless-N USB Adapter With Dual-Band and "Ultra RANGEPLUS", model number - WUSB600N The access point is currently on the ground in the living room, and the USB adapter is about eye level. Could it be the elevation the router is at that could be causing the problem? Or maybe even the range? It's about 50 feet from my dad's room to the living room. __________________

11-27-2009, 08:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	two twists and one turn. __________________

11-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
SnOwBunZz Nyan nyan ni hao nyan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Flanders Posts: 8,016 Reputation: 319	Or a simple error like the walls weakening the signal. __________________ [My Anime List] \| [last.fm] \| [xfire] \| [Steam] If anyone would like me to build a rig, I'd prefer it to be in a thread in the tech section rather than PM. Thank you.

11-27-2009, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
zipykido Eriond's Egotist Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,770 Reputation: 47	Also depends on what's in your wall. Lots of piping/electrical wires can lower reception. Also if you have lead in your walls. __________________

11-27-2009, 09:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	Well if the signal has to go straight through the wall, I'd have to say 3 walls. __________________

11-27-2009, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
TKkira 42 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newland,north carolina Posts: 921 Reputation: 20	i wouldnt think it was the elevation . or the length away cause its not that far.but it might be that its kinda far away thats one possible problem another is how many twists and turns are they between the wireless and the router?

11-27-2009, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
TKkira 42 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newland,north carolina Posts: 921 Reputation: 20	i wouldnt say it was range considering i used to get a good singal from 180 ft away from a 2 wire router.....so yea not enough turns and twists to really matter. i dont really know what the problem is......maybe your Equipment isn't working right?

11-27-2009, 09:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
TKkira 42 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newland,north carolina Posts: 921 Reputation: 20	walls weaking the signal i never even thought of that....Does it have to go through anyways walls to get to you? if so how many that could very will be your problem?

11-27-2009, 09:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
TKkira 42 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newland,north carolina Posts: 921 Reputation: 20	see if you can find away to avoid some of those wallks i think that might be your problem,if you and it is still happening,tell us about it we will get to the bottom of this __________________ my NEW rp: Mithril: Fantasy mithril Fantasys website: http://mithrilfantasy.webs.com/

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