airport extreme with 80211.b router

[gvsbdisco]

Hello
I just purchased a new G4 ibook with built in airport extreme (I am hoping to become a windows convert). I brought it home and attempted to connect to my home wireless network which is served by a SMC Barricade wireless router. The ibook will see the router but with a signal that is so weak it is practically unusable. If i am five feet away from the router the signal will be weak but usable. Once i move beyond that range the connection is lost. With my dell laptop i can connect to the same router from anywhere in the house, on my front porch and on the back deck. Looking for any guidance. Thanks in advance

 

[BenWakin]

You should try reconnecting the antenna to your Airport card. I had the same problem as you, and all did was lift the keyboard up and fidgeted with the antenna to the airport card a little bit. Voila, 100% signal!

 

[virividox]

yeah i second the above post its most likely a loose airport card atenea connection. if you try it and the signal is still poor look to replacing the airport card, but it is most likely just a loose connection goodluck and happy wifi surfing

 

[gvsbdisco]

Thanks to both of you. I reset the card and secured the antenna and i now have a strong signal. Thanks again.