Re: Conjested Network - Need to push through

"eduncan911" <eduncan911.311xob@no-mx.wirelessforums.org> wrote in message
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>
> I live in downtown Dallas, in a building with dozens of 802.11g
> networks, and surrounded by apartment complexes that have dozens and
> dozens more.
>
> * WRT54G v3.1 running WRT-DD
> * I have the high-gain ANT as well
> * Been trying to switch channels, from 1-11 (and even the Japan
> channels 12-14) in attempts.
>
> I want to go 802.11n and move everything to 5Ghz (been eyeing that new
> dual-radio wrt600n linksys has), but just can't afford it at the moment
> with xmas coming.
>
> At times, the network screams. testmy.net shows speeds as I should get
> wired, but over wireless. But this is only at like 4am, standing on my
> head, all lights off, and freezing with no heat, etc etc. Anytime
> during the day, I can flip a coin and the odds are better with that then
> when I'd get a fast/stable connection.
>
> So tonight, I'm fed up with it. Started digging around my DD-WRT
> setup.
>
> Here's what I'm playing with tonight. Any help in helping my wifi
> network break through the surrounding interface would much be
> appreciated.
>
directional antenna or reflectors for both the router and the PC may reduce
the problem - or move the kit inside, so the walls shield you from other
WLAN sources.

>
> - Xmit Power: Trying not to go over 70mW, monitoring the SNR for
> optimum setting.
> - Beacon Interval: Trying to get it as low as possible, so the theory
> goes that more beacon pings means "hey, look at me!" to break
> through.
> - WMM or QoS Support: Trying to get this working with the default
> settings, but it's not impressing me much.
>
>
> Any tips for tweaking the network more would be helpful.

personally i think wireless is like 3G - ok it works, and when there is
nothing else you can make it work, but no way should it be the preferred way
to handle connectivity.

if you want reliability, then trash the wireless and use Cat5.

or bite the cost bullet and move to 802.11a (and hope that every one else
isnt doing the same)
>
> Thanks in advance!
> -E
>
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