spinny_vinnie
Newbie  Posts: 1 Registered: 13/10/07 Status: Offline |
 posted on 13/10/07 at 12:07
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Hi guys, I'm basically trying to improve the signal to my study where my
360 is now based. Ive got a NetgearDG834G wireless router and an xbox 360
about 15 meters away. Ive made a quick diagram below so you can get the
picture. When i put the router in the concervatory I can just get a signal.
Im guessing this is because there are no walls to inturupt it. However when
its moved to the main house I pretty much lose it. I'm wondering if theres
anyone with a similar situation who knows what to do. maybe a new aerial?
booster? bridge or repeater? any help will be extremely aprieciated. 9/10
people have told me its too far and dont waste your money just get it wired
but Id really rather stay wireless as there are issues in getting a wire to
the study.
[Edited on 30/8/2008 by festprint]
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Fellsider
Full Member  Posts: 72 Registered: 11/11/04 Status: Offline |
posted on 18/10/07 at 07:18 |
Take it you’ve tried the obvious, lifting/moving both aerial(s)/units as
far as you can given limitations of reach?
Directional aerials can improve signal, but would need to be experimented
with. Depends on the thickness/type/number of walls, and also signal path.
No guarantee of success.
You could use a repeater, but this would halve your available bandwidth
(again), and increase latency, - if you use the x-box for on-line
gaming.
I agree with the 90% of people, wired is the best option. Remember you have
the option of external cat 5, to run around the outside of the house.
Mick
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Fellsider
Full Member Posts: 72 Registered: 11/11/04 Status: Offline |
posted on 20/10/07 at 04:57 |
Forgot to mention another option which could help you avoid cabling -
Homeplug which uses the ring main wireing of your home. The link below
seems to explain how to set it up in some detail.
http://www.solwiseforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=40451#post40
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shopforcomponents.com
Newbie Posts: 8 Registered: 5/3/07 Status: Offline |
 posted on 13/11/07 at 07:41 |
Wireless Networks always depend on the Operating environment, what will
work for one might not work for another. the Router that you are using is
perfect when it comes to connect ADSL but it falls short in more demanding
environmnts. One that I would recommend is the DG834N- wireless connection
with router is crazy be it in the artic or basement it has worked
wonders.
Fellsider has brought up another option which I always recommend for
gamers or laptop users that of Powerline Wireless Range Extender kits
something like the Netgear WGXB102, good piece of kit, one is permantly
hardwired to the router the other you can move about as you please
depending on what room you ar in.
shopforcomponents
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