It goes to 3 bars now and then for a minute but 90% of the time it's only at 2 bars. I'm sitting right next to the router also. My laptop picks up the signal with full bars. What could be the issue? It's an old linksys router, but if it works for my laptop it should give my iphone full connection. Thanks.
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Only 2 Wi-Fi bars when sitting right next to router
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There isn't anything between you and the router, or close by right?
See if you can find a different router and test it.
But, i am an expert, and i used to set up wireless networks. It shouldn't be an issue, since the iPhone is getting a 66% signal, and as long as the signal strength is stronger than your internet speed, there is no issue, unless you are transferring files from your iPhone to computer on WiFi, which you can't.
See if you can find a different router and test it.
But, i am an expert, and i used to set up wireless networks. It shouldn't be an issue, since the iPhone is getting a 66% signal, and as long as the signal strength is stronger than your internet speed, there is no issue, unless you are transferring files from your iPhone to computer on WiFi, which you can't.
On my desk I have my monitor (desktop), my laptop sitting in front of the router (router is pushed back and under a wood platform that my monitor sits on
Also, in the options on the iphone, should I set it to static, or one of the other 3 options there? What's the difference?
Another reason why it could be on and off is because of a cordless phone. I noticed this when using my wireless N. If I am talking, the wireless plummets. Hope that helps 
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I was planning on asking this question as well. Mine jumps from all bars to one all over the house. I wondered about the firmware on the router. It as well is about three or four years old. I worry that is not as easy as I think. I thought maybe the phone becuase it is like this at other places. Just wierd like now when I started typing it was on but been full for tv rest.
I was planning on asking this question as well. Mine jumps from all bars to one all over the house. I wondered about the firmware on the router. It as well is about three or four years old. I worry that is not as easy as I think. I thought maybe the phone becuase it is like this at other places. Just wierd like now when I started typing it was on but been full for tv rest.
Are you running 1.1.3?
I've noticed that since the update, I have a similar issue.
I am 10 feet away from my router and only get 1 or 2 bars in Wi-Fi.
1.1.2 showed it at full strength even out in the yard.
I've noticed that since the update, I have a similar issue.
I am 10 feet away from my router and only get 1 or 2 bars in Wi-Fi.
1.1.2 showed it at full strength even out in the yard.
Anything that is metal or some sort of substance can have an effect on WiFi. Things that operate on the same frequency (especially 2.4GHz cordless phones), TV's, Kitchen Appliances ETC.
And although that obviously isn't the issue in this case, i would just wait and see until the next firmware update. I have a Linksys router that i can get signal all the way across my neighborhood, so it just depends.
And although that obviously isn't the issue in this case, i would just wait and see until the next firmware update. I have a Linksys router that i can get signal all the way across my neighborhood, so it just depends.