Giving a wifi router a diagnostic...

I have a Linksys WRT54G router, it's been set up correctly and for the most
part works well. However there are times when I cannot 'see' the network
broadcast by the router. However, there are two other linksys routers
somewhere in my 'bubble' that are broadcasting and always available. One is
a low signal, the other is a good signal, and whenever mine connects, the
signal is excellent. (every so often a few other wireless networks are
visible, but they come and go).

So, is there a way to make sure the hardware of my router is working
properly. If my router is in my apartment, I don't understand why it would
fall away while other linksys signals are always recognizable.

My signal will drop when I am 10 ft away from the router in a direct
line-of-sight ... while the other linksys signals (I have no idea where they
are based) are always visible.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
John

try changing channels

"John ©" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have a Linksys WRT54G router, it's been set up correctly and for the most
>part works well. However there are times when I cannot 'see' the network
>broadcast by the router. However, there are two other linksys routers
>somewhere in my 'bubble' that are broadcasting and always available. One is
>a low signal, the other is a good signal, and whenever mine connects, the
>signal is excellent. (every so often a few other wireless networks are
>visible, but they come and go).
>
> So, is there a way to make sure the hardware of my router is working
> properly. If my router is in my apartment, I don't understand why it would
> fall away while other linksys signals are always recognizable.
>
> My signal will drop when I am 10 ft away from the router in a direct
> line-of-sight ... while the other linksys signals (I have no idea where
> they are based) are always visible.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> John
>

"BigJIm" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> try changing channels


I've been on 4 different channels... and so far I have never been on a
channel that another visible network is on.

wireless phones sometimes cause problems as do, and don't laugh, big fish
tanks.
the signal has a problem with water.
"John ©" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have a Linksys WRT54G router, it's been set up correctly and for the most
>part works well. However there are times when I cannot 'see' the network
>broadcast by the router. However, there are two other linksys routers
>somewhere in my 'bubble' that are broadcasting and always available. One is
>a low signal, the other is a good signal, and whenever mine connects, the
>signal is excellent. (every so often a few other wireless networks are
>visible, but they come and go).
>
> So, is there a way to make sure the hardware of my router is working
> properly. If my router is in my apartment, I don't understand why it would
> fall away while other linksys signals are always recognizable.
>
> My signal will drop when I am 10 ft away from the router in a direct
> line-of-sight ... while the other linksys signals (I have no idea where
> they are based) are always visible.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> John
>

"BigJIm" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>wireless phones sometimes cause problems

And microwave ovens, and anything that runs in the 2.4GHz band,
including any number of industrial processes.

How do I keep my clients connected to My Network, even when a Nearby Network
has a stronger Signal.

1. Double click on the wireless network connection in the system tray.
2. Click on properties
3. Click on Wireless Networks Tab
4. Create a profile for your network in the prefered networks box
5. Click on advanced
6. Uncheck the box that says Automatically connect to non-prefered
networks....


"John ©" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:QnQNd.266$(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a Linksys WRT54G router, it's been set up correctly and for the most
>part works well. However there are times when I cannot 'see' the network
>broadcast by the router. However, there are two other linksys routers
>somewhere in my 'bubble' that are broadcasting and always available. One is
>a low signal, the other is a good signal, and whenever mine connects, the
>signal is excellent. (every so often a few other wireless networks are
>visible, but they come and go).
>
> So, is there a way to make sure the hardware of my router is working
> properly. If my router is in my apartment, I don't understand why it would
> fall away while other linksys signals are always recognizable.
>
> My signal will drop when I am 10 ft away from the router in a direct
> line-of-sight ... while the other linksys signals (I have no idea where
> they are based) are always visible.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> John
>