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| Thread ID: 114501 | 2010-12-05 21:05:00 | Wireless Knowledge Required | Obelix (752) | Press F1 |
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| 1159150 | 2010-12-05 21:05:00 | So the flat I am living at has wireless capabilities. When I use my laptop, I always get a great signal, and never have a problem. However, have just setup the old desktop, and use a Linksys Wireless USB Adaptor (Model WUSB54GC). Using this method I hardly ever get a wireless connection, and if I do it only lasts for about 5 minutes and then losses the connection. They are both located in the same place when I have them on. As the leptop is works, and I would prefer to be using the desktop, larger screen etc., I need to know how to make the signal stronger. Is it the USB wirelss adaptor? Do I need to look at buying a new adaptor that has an inbuilt aerial? I need some recommendations as to how to improve the connectivity, and reliability! |
Obelix (752) | ||
| 1159151 | 2010-12-05 21:22:00 | Where is the USB adapter located physically? What sort of signal strength do you get when it dies? Depending on your AP, you could try replacing it with a bigger / better antenna, and bumping up the output power? |
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| 1159152 | 2010-12-05 21:29:00 | A quick google search shows a lot of low signal and drop out issues with the WUSB54GC, might be worth trying another make and/or model. | gcarmich (10068) | ||
| 1159153 | 2010-12-06 05:28:00 | Maybe these guys can advise http://www.gowifi.co.nz/ |
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| 1159154 | 2010-12-06 07:23:00 | Use a PCI card with 'proper' aerial? | linw (53) | ||
| 1159155 | 2010-12-06 07:28:00 | Update the firmware/driver for the card, thats the easiest place to start . If at all possible I'd run a cable from the router, thats the best solution if you're not planning to move stuff around too much . Although as someone said getting a new USB adapter would prob work too and won't be very expensive . |
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