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Nick
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Low signal strenth - 9/10/2006 10:46:41
Hi folks,
I finally broke down and bought a laptop last weekend... Our 7 year old was hogging Dad's computer (OK, that was my excuse!) Toshiba Satellite A105-S4114.
I have found that our signal strength is not good in different parts of the house and am wondering if I should purchase a repeater to boost the strength? Is there another solution?
Thanks as always!
Nick
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caz
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RE: Low signal strenth - 9/10/2006 15:11:21
You could also consider using the house wiring to extend the range of the signal with these.
I haven't used them yet, but am certainly considering it for use in the summer house at the bottom of the garden.
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Nick
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RE: Low signal strenth - 9/11/2006 10:57:35
Hi Folks,
While I thought I was dealing with 'low signal' problems, when I moved the laptop into the office with an 'excellent signal' my web pages were still taking minutes to load if they would load at all.
Finally, I unplugged my 'Trendnet' router and plugged back in and I am back in the world of broadband. Go figure.
I will look at the options for increasing signal strength as my pool is about 110 feet from the house. It would be cool to be sucking on a Pepsi poolside with the laptop screaming. :)
Another question, in my investigation of the issue I was having, one of the things I read was the problems with a 2.4ghz phone system and the wireless since it also uses the same frequency. We love our old AT&T phone system (if it ain't broke, don't fix it), but has this caused problems for any of you?
Thanks as always!
Nick
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Nick
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RE: Low signal strenth - 9/11/2006 12:06:42
Jaybee,
I ain't feeling the love here... :)
Nick
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Nick
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RE: Low signal strenth - 9/12/2006 8:56:34
Hi Caz,
The main phone is in the kitchen, but I had one of the handsets and chargers in the office with the router. I went ahead and moved it out of the room just in case. Will monitor...
Nick
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