Wireless woes. - Page 2

AboveTheSalt · 09-04-2009, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slinwagh

I have tried all of that ATS other than Netstumbler, there is a wired PC that has no issues at all with either router.

I have sat in the same room as the router with a direct line of sight so I can not believe it is a signal or range issue to to speak even though there is an issue with the signal if that makes sense!!!!

God alone knows then

Just as yet another suggestion, have you tried taking the routers off-site and repeating the exercise somewhere completely different?

If / when you eventually resolve this, do please post an explanation, because it sounds like a really, really weird issue - two routers, multiple laptops - same problem.

Slinwagh · 09-04-2009, 15:34

Right I am there now and I have managed to connect my Samsung NC10 to the WLAN with no wireless security and then WEP enabled, this is with the Netgear router.

I will now test the other laptops.

Mark · 09-04-2009, 15:40

You'd be well advised to use WPA if you can - WEP is crackable in minutes nowadays. It's more prone to incompatibilities though so trying WEP first is a good plan.

Slinwagh · 09-04-2009, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

You'd be well advised to use WPA if you can - WEP is crackable in minutes nowadays. It's more prone to incompatibilities though so trying WEP first is a good plan.

It was for the purposes of testing only,with WPA enabled if I leave the room the signal drops.

Mark · 09-04-2009, 15:57

The human body can amplify a wireless signal. I've had that happen myself. Dunno how, but it works.

Sounds like you need to identify and (if possible) remove the source of interference. Take the router and one laptop and move them elsewhere to see if that helps.

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09-04-2009, 15:34	#12
Slinwagh Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 107	Right I am there now and I have managed to connect my Samsung NC10 to the WLAN with no wireless security and then WEP enabled, this is with the Netgear router. I will now test the other laptops.

09-04-2009, 15:40	#13
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	You'd be well advised to use WPA if you can - WEP is crackable in minutes nowadays. It's more prone to incompatibilities though so trying WEP first is a good plan.

09-04-2009, 15:57	#15
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	The human body can amplify a wireless signal. I've had that happen myself. Dunno how, but it works. Sounds like you need to identify and (if possible) remove the source of interference. Take the router and one laptop and move them elsewhere to see if that helps.