[clue-tech] wrt54g v3 problem

[Mike Staver]

One thing to keep in mind is that the wireless card makes a difference. 
I've been in a situation where I had problems like you, and replaced 
some $10 generic wireless card with a brand new Linksys card, and 
everything improved.  It surprised me that the type and chipset on the 
wireless card makes that big of a difference.

Richard Knechtel wrote:
> 
> It sounds like maybe I should try and get some better antenas.
> I guess I'll try that and see if that helps.
> 
> Thanks all for your feedback, this has gotten me severely frustrated.
> 
> 
> At 07:20 PM 3/9/2007, Ken MacFerrin wrote:
>> Richard Knechtel wrote:
>> >
>> > I don't know about anyone else but I'm done with wireless. I think it's
>> > WAY over rated. I can't get my computer upstairs to keep a 
>> connection to
>> > save my life. I have the Linksys WRT54G1 (Firmware version 4.20.6) 
>> and a
>> > Linksys WMP54GS wireless network card (in upstairs PC). My internet
>> > connection (cable modem via Charter) comes in downstairs where it comes
>> > into the house. I have my PC downstairs hardwired to the WRT54G1 via
>> > Ethernet cable and it has no problems. The PC upstairs sees the network
>> > (at a 50% connection rate) but it just won't keep a connection to the
>> > wireless network much less the Internet - as soon as you try to connect
>> > - BAM lost connection. Time to hardwire Ethernet. I don't think I want
>> > to dump anymore money into this money pit called wireless! Anyone else
>> > had these problems too?
>>
>> My experience is that I've notice a huge difference based on building
>> materials.  With a new (aka: cheap, big builder construction) home I've
>> been able to cover 3 levels and 3500+ sq ft using 1 AP without any
>> issues..  On an older home with foil backed wall insulation I've had to
>> use 3 APs running WDS to cover even less sq ft..
>>
>> If you run a custom firmware you can often turn up your signal output,
>> but the better solution is to get some of the aftermarket extended range
>> antenna.
>> -Ken
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