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October 7th, 2004 02:00
600m needs more signal strength!
If I get more than 15 feet away from the router, the signal strength drops off quickly. Is there a compatible WAP (wireless access point) or OTHER way to boost my signal? My laptop has integrated Centrino network card and my Dell TrueMobile 1184 Wireless Broadband Router is connected to a Linksys router (not wireless). Thanks!!
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mattcowger
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October 7th, 2004 04:00
jbradb
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October 7th, 2004 11:00
Matt,
Thank you for the advice. Now that you mention it, the router's antenna has always seemed a little wobbly. I hit the "reset" button on the router (no change in signal..still "excellent" in the room below the router, "very low" in other downstairs rooms) , but I can't see how to remove the cover to check on the internal status of the antenna. Do I just need to use a flathead screwdriver in the side grooves and ease it open?
Brad
jbradb
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October 7th, 2004 15:00
John,
Thanks. I thought that he may have referred to the laptop itself (after I posted the response), so I unscrewed the 2 smaller access panels on the back of my laptop: one was near the slot where I would use a wireless networking card if mine weren't integrated, and the second was near the battery. I couldn't determine the presence of an antenna, but I'm not sure what I'm looking for.
Any help finding the antenna is appreciated!
Brad
johnallg
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October 7th, 2004 15:00
Matt meant the antenna(s) on your internal wireless card.
mattcowger
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October 7th, 2004 17:00
Open that up, and you'll see your integrated wireless card. There will be a small white lead to it with a small connector. disconnect the lead from the card, then reconnect.
jbradb
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October 7th, 2004 17:00
You guys are great to get back to me so fast. TY! I'll try your advice the minute I get home and I'll let you know what happens.
Brad
jbradb
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October 7th, 2004 22:00
Mark,
I did what u said to both white and black connections...no change. Any other possibilities?
Brad
mattcowger
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October 8th, 2004 00:00
jbradb
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October 8th, 2004 02:00
Matt,
Any suggestions regarding the easiest way to improve my situation? Can I buy a WAP that acts as a booster that will be compatible with my Dell TrueMobile router? Or should I just get a new router that is stronger? If you can tell me a model number to buy or whom I should consult, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
Brad
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October 8th, 2004 02:00
mattcowger
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October 8th, 2004 03:00
If that doesn't work, the most powerful consumer router I know if this the Netgear WGT624. A little pricier than avergae, but it has a radio thats about 3x as powerful as anything else out there.
jbradb
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October 8th, 2004 11:00
John and Matt,
I don't know how to change the channel (on the router?). I'll be happy to try that and remove the phones, which are all 2.4 gHz (the desktop nearby isn't).
If I bought that router u suggest, will my system recognize it easily?
Many thanks helping a semi-literate Dell user!
Brad
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October 8th, 2004 17:00