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779051 2009-06-02 07:29:00 We have recently moved house and I find that the distance between the modem and the PC room may be effecting its performance. Is there a criteria for the distance from the router to PC or Lan to PC ?
All advice received most thankfully
Swampy (2426)
779052 2009-06-02 07:35:00 Depends what wireless youre using now (B,G, or N). And whats between the router / AP and the connected PC (ie: walls etc). On how far they'll go Speedy Gonzales (78)
779053 2009-06-02 08:38:00 Well....generally the closer you are the better connectivity therefore the higher speeds you get.

Its different with every router, and depends on what type of wireless you're using and if there are any walls + devices in the way of the signal.

Blam
Blam (54)
779054 2009-06-02 21:17:00 Please excuse my ignorance - What is B G or N mean ?
The new house has long corridor - about 10 m nad has about 8 walls
Is there anyway I can boos the signal from the router ?
Swampy (2426)
779055 2009-06-02 21:57:00 B / G /N are types of wireless standards:
en.wikipedia.org

You probably cannot boost the signal from your router, but you can buy a repeater, which will extend the wireless signal, or buy a cheaper router and convert to a repeater(DIY)

Blam
Blam (54)
779056 2009-06-02 23:26:00 Many Thanks for all the help from everyone. Swampy (2426)
779057 2009-06-02 23:43:00 the most reliable & cheapest way would be with ethernet cables instead of wireless connection of course Nictech (14748)
779058 2009-06-03 02:33:00 You could just try putting the router in a more central location in the house. ubergeek85 (131)
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