Would it be beneficial for me to get a Wireless 'N' router instead of 'G' on Comcast internet?

Q. Right now, I get about 15mbps if I have a wired connection to my internet. When I put my computer in the other room over wireless, it drops down to 3mbps. My computer is capable of 302.11n, so would I have a faster connection using an 'N' router? I heard that using n can possibly allow for greater distances and better connectivity.

A. N has a wider range comparing to G

N also capable of running on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio spectrum. If possible, go with the 5GHz because of less interferences (your cordless phone,baby monitor,microwave runs on the 2.4GHz)

Also N is capable up to 100 + Mbps, while G is around 54 Mbps but i don't think your internet connection is anything close to 100 Mbps.

better connectivity has more to do with your wi-fi adapter

and also i think you mean 802.11n instead of 302.11n

Conclusion: if you have an N compatible wi-fi adapter and would like to benefit from the above, and money is not an issue (well, N router is pretty affordable nowadays). I'd say go for it

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How to increase wifi signal?

Q. So I have a netgear wireless router connecting to my PS3. It gets like a 40-50% signal and wont always connect. How can I increase this signal? I dont really want to buy anything but will getting a cheap antenna for the PS3 do much? Should i aim the router antenna at the playstation? Making a sheet out of aluminium foil and placing it behind the router didnt seem to do much. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

A. There are several things you can do; To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [in your case your PS3] that you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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What is the frequency transmission of wifi ?

Q.

A. There are two different frequencies. The 2.4GHZ and the more modern less well supported 5GHZ.
All routers and mobiles etc can use the 13/14 channels available on the older 2.4GHZ frequency whilst some newer devices that support IEEE 802.11n specification can also use the 5GHZ frequency. In many built aup areas where there are a lot of wifi enabled computers using the more widely supported 2.4GHZ frequency you can get signal problems, also cross over interference from other wifi devices that use the same frequency range, eg baby monitors.
Some, but not all, of the latest IEEE 802.11n capable routers can use both frequencies simultaneously and as the 5GHZ frequency is less crowded, a better signal can be acheived.
2.4GHZ does have a longer range though.

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wifi not working till technician is baffled?

Q. it's ok if i connect it with cabel, but the wifi has a problem.. i called the operator but she said everything is alright.. so i changed the modem, but it still won't work.. so i hired a technician to handle the settings.. it went well at first, but the problem came back.. even my technician is confused.. even the troubleshooter won't work.. what's going on? are there external wave frequencies disturbing my wifi?

A. There are several things that can affect wifi signal and things you can do to try and improve things

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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wifi not working till technician is baffled?

Q. it's ok if i connect it with cabel, but the wifi has a problem.. i called the operator but she said everything is alright.. so i changed the modem, but it still won't work.. so i hired a technician to handle the settings.. it went well at first, but the problem came back.. even my technician is confused.. even the troubleshooter won't work.. what's going on? are there external wave frequencies disturbing my wifi?

A. There are several things that can affect wifi signal and things you can do to try and improve things

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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Does weather effect wireless connections?

Q. Just curious... becuase i have a 2 Wire router and it is connected to my computer and is USUALLY wireless on my laptop but for some reason today it just wont stay connected- and its been rainy all day and the past few days it has been fine with only a few minor internet loses.

A. Lots of things can interfere with WiFi connections. Consider that most are running on the 2.5Ghz band that's shared by wireless phones, baby monitors and more. On a rainy day, your DSL line might also be getting wet so it might not have anything to do with the wireless part of the connection. It might have to do with the number of people that try to use it while it's raining...

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How is 802.11n able to communicate further than 802.11b/g?

Q.

A. Think of 802.11n like the high hat of a symbol from a drum set. When its struck with a drum stick the sound is high pitch can be heard from quite a distance. Like the 802.11n frequency operates at both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. Without getting to technical the 802.11n operates in the 5Ghz range and the capabilities allow for faster connection (transmission rate) and further distance due to the high frequency. However the draw back is that since the 5Ghz frequency is thin and can be easily weakened by obstructions like walls, glass, metallic objects, even carpet.

The 802.11 2.4Ghz operates at a lower frequency and has a slower transmission rate and goes shorter distances. The upside to this is that the 2.4Ghz can penetrate to obstructions better than the 5Ghz range. A nice reference is the sounds of bass. A car drives by playing music but all you hear is the deep thumbing from the bass. Bass = lower frequency but has a strong impact on penetrating through walls and objects.

Hope this helps.
Also consider electronic interference with your wireless network such a cordless phones that operate in 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz, also microwave ovens, baby monitors, even refrigerators.

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Why is it slow to use net . Is there any problem who can tell me?

Q. kgmjpw

A. You don't really give very much information to help us help you, do you? Nothing about your hardware or your network configuration/method of accessing the internet. Nothing about the speed your ISP says you should get or what speed you are getting.

If you are using a wifi router there are several things you can do to try and maximise speed:

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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Which is the best source for connecting internet throught computer or laptop?

Q. Wired Or Wireless?

A. Wired [ethernet] will give you the most reliable connection at a consistent speed. Actual speed will depend on the package you have signed up to with your ISP an d what speed your phone line can support [if you have ADSL]. However you obviously cannot move the PC or laptop around much if it is hard wired.

If you choose to connect via wifi [wireless] for portability then although you can move the device around the signal will not be as consistent as other other factors affect the connection speed that do not apply to wired ethernet connections.
Such as: the number of competing wireless signals from neighbours etc that may have their own wireless netowrks. The use of other equipment that utilizes the 2.4GHz frequency range [used by all wireless routers, although some newer draft n devices can also access 5GHz frequency range].
Common things that also use the 2.4GHz frequency are baby monitors and microwave ovens.

Positioning of the router [best to position it as high and centrally as poosible for wifi] also affects wireless signal strength [and therefore internet and network speed].
The more walls and floors between the router sand the device connecting by wifi will also degrade and slow the signal.

Basically, a desktop PC should be always connected by ethernet cable [hard wired] to the router/modem, as it is not portable there is no purpose in using wifi.
With a laptop [which is portable and often used in different rooms or even in the garden] a wifi [wireless] connection is best. You can hard wire it but then you can't move it about and use it in different loctions [whole point of a laptop over a desktop]

For getting the best wifi signal strength and range, go for a router/modem that supports the latest draft n standard [IEEE 802.11n]. These devices can utilize the 5GHZ frequency [which is less cluttered by other signals] as well as the 2.4GHz range used by older wifi standards. Some draft n wireless routers can use both these frequencies at the same time, but they are more expensive than normal draft n routers.
To get the best speed and throughput over wireless you will need to have a wireless adapter that supports the draft n standard as well as a router that supports it. most modern laptops have draft n wifi adapter built in but if yours doesn't you can buy a USB dongle to use instead.

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How to increase wifi signal?

Q. So I have a netgear wireless router connecting to my PS3. It gets like a 40-50% signal and wont always connect. How can I increase this signal? I dont really want to buy anything but will getting a cheap antenna for the PS3 do much? Should i aim the router antenna at the playstation? Making a sheet out of aluminium foil and placing it behind the router didnt seem to do much. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

A. There are several things you can do; To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [in your case your PS3] that you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

Original Question

What is the frequency transmission of wifi ?

Q.

A. There are two different frequencies. The 2.4GHZ and the more modern less well supported 5GHZ.
All routers and mobiles etc can use the 13/14 channels available on the older 2.4GHZ frequency whilst some newer devices that support IEEE 802.11n specification can also use the 5GHZ frequency. In many built aup areas where there are a lot of wifi enabled computers using the more widely supported 2.4GHZ frequency you can get signal problems, also cross over interference from other wifi devices that use the same frequency range, eg baby monitors.
Some, but not all, of the latest IEEE 802.11n capable routers can use both frequencies simultaneously and as the 5GHZ frequency is less crowded, a better signal can be acheived.
2.4GHZ does have a longer range though.

Original Question

wifi not working till technician is baffled?

Q. it's ok if i connect it with cabel, but the wifi has a problem.. i called the operator but she said everything is alright.. so i changed the modem, but it still won't work.. so i hired a technician to handle the settings.. it went well at first, but the problem came back.. even my technician is confused.. even the troubleshooter won't work.. what's going on? are there external wave frequencies disturbing my wifi?

A. There are several things that can affect wifi signal and things you can do to try and improve things

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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Does weather effect wireless connections?

Q. Just curious... becuase i have a 2 Wire router and it is connected to my computer and is USUALLY wireless on my laptop but for some reason today it just wont stay connected- and its been rainy all day and the past few days it has been fine with only a few minor internet loses.

A. Lots of things can interfere with WiFi connections. Consider that most are running on the 2.5Ghz band that's shared by wireless phones, baby monitors and more. On a rainy day, your DSL line might also be getting wet so it might not have anything to do with the wireless part of the connection. It might have to do with the number of people that try to use it while it's raining...

Original Question

How is 802.11n able to communicate further than 802.11b/g?

Q.

A. Think of 802.11n like the high hat of a symbol from a drum set. When its struck with a drum stick the sound is high pitch can be heard from quite a distance. Like the 802.11n frequency operates at both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. Without getting to technical the 802.11n operates in the 5Ghz range and the capabilities allow for faster connection (transmission rate) and further distance due to the high frequency. However the draw back is that since the 5Ghz frequency is thin and can be easily weakened by obstructions like walls, glass, metallic objects, even carpet.

The 802.11 2.4Ghz operates at a lower frequency and has a slower transmission rate and goes shorter distances. The upside to this is that the 2.4Ghz can penetrate to obstructions better than the 5Ghz range. A nice reference is the sounds of bass. A car drives by playing music but all you hear is the deep thumbing from the bass. Bass = lower frequency but has a strong impact on penetrating through walls and objects.

Hope this helps.
Also consider electronic interference with your wireless network such a cordless phones that operate in 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz, also microwave ovens, baby monitors, even refrigerators.

Original Question

Why is it slow to use net . Is there any problem who can tell me?

Q. kgmjpw

A. You don't really give very much information to help us help you, do you? Nothing about your hardware or your network configuration/method of accessing the internet. Nothing about the speed your ISP says you should get or what speed you are getting.

If you are using a wifi router there are several things you can do to try and maximise speed:

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

Original Question

my home wireless connection is very poor. what can i get to give it boost?

Q.

A. There are several things you can do; To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/change-your-wi-fi-router-channel-to-optimize-your-wireless-signal/

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5mYXJwcm9jLndpZmkuYW5hbHl6ZXIiXQ..


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_view.html

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-Wireless-Router-Technology/dp/B005OPO63S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323867281&sr=8-2
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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How to increase wifi signal?

Q. So I have a netgear wireless router connecting to my PS3. It gets like a 40-50% signal and wont always connect. How can I increase this signal? I dont really want to buy anything but will getting a cheap antenna for the PS3 do much? Should i aim the router antenna at the playstation? Making a sheet out of aluminium foil and placing it behind the router didnt seem to do much. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

A. There are several things you can do; To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [in your case your PS3] that you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

Original Question

What is the frequency transmission of wifi ?

Q.

A. There are two different frequencies. The 2.4GHZ and the more modern less well supported 5GHZ.
All routers and mobiles etc can use the 13/14 channels available on the older 2.4GHZ frequency whilst some newer devices that support IEEE 802.11n specification can also use the 5GHZ frequency. In many built aup areas where there are a lot of wifi enabled computers using the more widely supported 2.4GHZ frequency you can get signal problems, also cross over interference from other wifi devices that use the same frequency range, eg baby monitors.
Some, but not all, of the latest IEEE 802.11n capable routers can use both frequencies simultaneously and as the 5GHZ frequency is less crowded, a better signal can be acheived.
2.4GHZ does have a longer range though.

Original Question

wifi not working till technician is baffled?

Q. it's ok if i connect it with cabel, but the wifi has a problem.. i called the operator but she said everything is alright.. so i changed the modem, but it still won't work.. so i hired a technician to handle the settings.. it went well at first, but the problem came back.. even my technician is confused.. even the troubleshooter won't work.. what's going on? are there external wave frequencies disturbing my wifi?

A. There are several things that can affect wifi signal and things you can do to try and improve things

To start with the basic rule is to position the router as high and as centrally as possible in your house.

1] Try changing the broadcast channel from the wireless setup interface for your router/modem.You can normally access this by typing "http://192.168.0.1/" into your browsers search bar and then look for the wireless settings menu.
You don't say if your router can use the 5GHz frequency or just the 2.4GHz. The best channels in the 2.5GHz spectrum are 1,6, 11, or 13 as they have less overlap with the other channels.

There is a useful article here about how to get the best performance by selecting the best channel.: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21132/cha�

If you have an android smarthphone, or a friend does, then install the Wifi Analyzer app free from android market and use it to scan for the best channel and change your routers broadcast channel accordingly. This app will aslo show you all the wifi signals in range that your neighbours are using, so you can select a different channel to them, making a stronger signal for you. https://market.android.com/details?id=co�


2] You can use a tool like Nirsofts totally free WirelessNet View to look at all the local wireless signals that are within range and may be competing with your own router and interfering with reception. from here: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_ne�

3] You can buy a Wi-Fi booster like D-Link 645 Smartbeam, here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-DIR-645-W�
Devices such as these can actually boost the wifi signal by using multiple beams that bounce of the walls and are intelligently directed toward whatever device [smarhphone, laptop, tablet] you are using on wifi.

4] If your using the 2.4GHz frequency and not the 5GHz then other devices that use this frequency band can alsso interfere with your reception [eg baby monitors and microwave ovens use 2.4GHz]. Try and make sure that none of these devices are situated between your router and your wifi receiver eg laptop, tablet, smarthphone etc

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Does weather effect wireless connections?

Q. Just curious... becuase i have a 2 Wire router and it is connected to my computer and is USUALLY wireless on my laptop but for some reason today it just wont stay connected- and its been rainy all day and the past few days it has been fine with only a few minor internet loses.

A. Lots of things can interfere with WiFi connections. Consider that most are running on the 2.5Ghz band that's shared by wireless phones, baby monitors and more. On a rainy day, your DSL line might also be getting wet so it might not have anything to do with the wireless part of the connection. It might have to do with the number of people that try to use it while it's raining...

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