I just bought a Linksys WRT54G yesterday to replace a Netgear router (also recently bought) because of dropped connections and a few other problems but I'm really disappointed in the range of the thing. The router is in my room which is at the far east side of the apartment since its where the modem and cables are and I estimated it to be about 120ft long fron end to end. When you get to the kitchen the connection almost drops, its still existent but its about 4 times slower than say just outside my door.
I'm mostly wondering if this is normal or if not then what's causing it and how do I remedy the problem. There's a crapload of other wireless connections around my place so perhaps they could be intersecting. The connection is fine for the most part but it certainly could be better. I don't think I'm able to more it to a more central location in the apartment since all the wires converge in my room and I'd rather not have to buy a range extender unless I need one so if anyone has any other options please post them...
-Ani
I'm mostly wondering if this is normal or if not then what's causing it and how do I remedy the problem. There's a crapload of other wireless connections around my place so perhaps they could be intersecting. The connection is fine for the most part but it certainly could be better. I don't think I'm able to more it to a more central location in the apartment since all the wires converge in my room and I'd rather not have to buy a range extender unless I need one so if anyone has any other options please post them...
-Ani
