Wifi signal

[MineIQ1701]

I live a floor above my wireless router (more or less overtop of it) and Im not getting the signal strenth I want, it's not HORRIBLE, but I get much more than 5.30 Mb/s download 16.57 Mb/s upload on the computer downstairs. Any suggestions on how I could improve this (new antenna, etc.)?

 

[MineIQ1701]

For referance, the computer I have wired in runs at 42.22 Mb/s download and 29.92 Mb/s Upload.

 

[johnb35]

What router do you have? Does it have external antenna's? Are you using a laptop or wireless adapter for your desktop? What adapter is it?

 

[MineIQ1701]

The one that FIOS gave us not sure of the model but it does have an external antenna, desktop adapter
http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DWA-55...WRFY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329009327&sr=8-3

 

[johnb35]

It could be the adapter, as I just replaced a dlink with a netgear because of bad signal strength and wouldn't connect to a secured router.

 

[MineIQ1701]

Ok then, any suggestions? (flexible budget ~50$)

 

[johnb35]

I said it could be, not saying it was. Can you try it at a different wireless location?

 

[MineIQ1701]

That depends, Is it possible for me to just plug it into ANY cable outlet in the house?

 

[johnb35]

Well, I was talking about the wireless adapter, not the router.

 

[MineIQ1701]

Oh, well since it's in my desktop, no.

 

[MineIQ1701]

But would moving the router work as well?

 

[johnb35]

I've used the trusted linksys series wrt54g routers for my clients. With the router right below them, its always been a full signal. You can try moving the router closer to you. Or try a different adapter.

 

[MineIQ1701]

Ok, well thanks

 

[MineIQ1701]

But do you think the router could benefit from a new antenna?

 

[johnb35]

You could try higher gain antennae's if its capable of being swithed out. Could be a few different reasons causing this.

 

[kurby]

I have had this same problem with many clients. It was resolved with a wireless extender from radio shack

 

[MineIQ1701]

Ouch thats expensive, any other recomendations?

 

[kurby]

they sell for 49$ on ebay

 

[Geoff]

Oh, well since it's in my desktop, no.

With cable internet, you can plug it into any cable port in your house. I'm not sure about FiOS.