Wireless network

Lester wrote:

> I am trying to install wireless network in the house.
>
> I bought D-Link router DI-614 and installed it on the main computer
> (2nd floor). For the another desktop computer on the floor below I
> bought another D-Link network adapter card (I don't know exactly which
> one right now, but not the cheapest). That desktop computer is showing
> me permanently "low signal" message, and even looses connection many
> time per day. When I put laptop beside it, laptop shows signal
> excellent, and can catch even two another wireless networks in the
> neighbourhood (desktop computer doesn't see those at all). I could use
> laptop even in the basement.
>
> What does this mean? I am assuming router is OK, because it has no
> problems to communicate with the laptop. Is this the problem with
> wireless network adapter and I should go and exchange it for another
> (same type)? Or could it be incompatible with the router, even though
> they are both D-Link and 54 MBbps?
>
> Or could this be fixed by some kind of receiving antenna and/or
> amplifier?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Lester

What happens when you fold the dipole on the downstairs pc into the
horizontal position?

Does signal strength improve?

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I am trying to install wireless network in the house.

I bought D-Link router DI-614 and installed it on the main computer
(2nd floor). For the another desktop computer on the floor below I
bought another D-Link network adapter card (I don't know exactly which
one right now, but not the cheapest). That desktop computer is showing
me permanently "low signal" message, and even looses connection many
time per day. When I put laptop beside it, laptop shows signal
excellent, and can catch even two another wireless networks in the
neighbourhood (desktop computer doesn't see those at all). I could use
laptop even in the basement.

What does this mean? I am assuming router is OK, because it has no
problems to communicate with the laptop. Is this the problem with
wireless network adapter and I should go and exchange it for another
(same type)? Or could it be incompatible with the router, even though
they are both D-Link and 54 MBbps?

Or could this be fixed by some kind of receiving antenna and/or
amplifier?

Thank you,

Lester

> What happens when you fold the dipole on the downstairs pc into the
> horizontal position?
>
> Does signal strength improve?


Lester could do the same for the router.

In article <1168218063.989198.296170@38g2000cwa.googlegroups. com>,
lkovac@gmail.com (known to some as Lester) scribed...

> I am trying to install wireless network in the house.
>
> I bought D-Link router DI-614 and installed it on the main computer

<snippety>

I've had horrible luck with all the D-Link products I've tried to
date. Netgear as well, though not as bad. I finally settled on LinkSys,
and haven't had a problem since.

> (2nd floor). For the another desktop computer on the floor below I
> bought another D-Link network adapter card (I don't know exactly which

Is there electrical wiring running through the floor? Are there any
fluorescent lights in the house, especially near your computers? If so,
both would have a detrimental effect (the lights more so) on wireless
range.

> one right now, but not the cheapest). That desktop computer is showing
> me permanently "low signal" message, and even looses connection many
> time per day. When I put laptop beside it, laptop shows signal

You may want to try a better antenna on the desktop system. I've
seen units that can sit on top of the computer, and use a skinny cable
to connect to the Wireless card. Hawking Technologies makes some good
ones.

Happy tweaking.

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Curly Bill wrote:

>
> > What happens when you fold the dipole on the downstairs pc into the
> > horizontal position?
> >
> > Does signal strength improve?
>
>
> Lester could do the same for the router.

Yes, he could/should.

Its an interesting point though the author made regarding the laptop
performance v's the PCI card.

My experience is the same. My faithful old HP 2200 laptop with inbuilt
antenna picks up stuff the standard PCI card (stock antenna) couldn't
hope to find.

The much maligned laptop antenna actually works pretty damn good
overall.

Of course, once the PCI card had a directional antenna fitted it was a
no contest - huge difference.

Cheers all

Rob

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I put both bouter & network adapter anthenas to horizontal position. I
seem to see bit more "Low signal" than "Very low signal" messages, but
that's about it.

Could this be malfunctioning network adapter? Would it be worth trying
to exchange it for a new one?

Thank you,

Lester

On Jan 7, 9:01 pm, "Curly Bill" <s...@anon.com> wrote:
> > What happens when you fold the dipole on the downstairs pc into the
> > horizontal position?
>
> > Does signal strength improve?Lester could do the same for the router.

Lester wrote:

> I put both bouter & network adapter anthenas to horizontal position. I
> seem to see bit more "Low signal" than "Very low signal" messages, but
> that's about it.
>
> Could this be malfunctioning network adapter? Would it be worth trying
> to exchange it for a new one?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Lester
>
> On Jan 7, 9:01 pm, "Curly Bill" <s...@anon.com> wrote:
> > > What happens when you fold the dipole on the downstairs pc into
> > > the horizontal position?
> >
> > > Does signal strength improve?Lester could do the same for the
> > > router.

Hi Lester,

Its more likely to be caused by the PCI antenna.

From my experiences these are not great.

The fact that the laptop works OK means interference is probably ruled
out, so that points to the antenna or the card.

If its not a huge job, I'd first try moving the PC to the same room as
the router to see if things improve. Should be 100% signal.

If not 100% then its possible the PCI card is faulty.

This type of problem seems to appear in news groups fairly frequently.

I put up some infomation on the poor wifi performance of PCI antennas
recently. Worth a read.


http://homepages.picknowl.com.au/glo...gnet/ant1.html
'
I got mine working very well, but its a pity the manufacturers dont
make more of an issue on this weakness.

Cheers

Rob



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