Erratic Signal Strength: Laptop --> Router

[vauhay]

Hi,

I have a Telkom supplied ADSL 5102G wired / wireless router.

I connect my desktop PC to the router via a cable and it works beautifully. I am trying to connect my laptop to the same router via a wireless connection. The connection is there but the signal strength cycles from 54Mbps to 1 Mbps evry two or three seconds, making it unusable.

Can anyone tell me why this may be happening?

Many thanks,

Vaughn

 

[acidrain]

Are there any obstacles? ( i.e. walls etc ) It could be having problems picking up the signal. See what happens when it is next to your pc

 

[Kloon]

There is allot of factors, microwaves, walls, ellies video blasters.

 

[Ryder_JHB]

There is allot of factors, microwaves, walls, ellies video blasters.

You forgot WISPS dude!

Interference/Noise from Wisps, correctly applied, could raise the titanic (With ELVIS aboard)!!!!!

 

[ajax]

Check if there are other SSID's on the same channel as you. If so, change the channel. I would also, as previously suggested, move the laptop close to the router, no more than 2 meters, otherwise you may overload the receiver, and check if the irradic behaviour persists.

 

[Kloon]

You forgot WISPS dude!

Interference/Noise from Wisps, correctly applied, could raise the titanic (With ELVIS aboard)!!!!!

Well thats like a retorical answer, no need to say it, everybody knows it.

 

[marvos]

Not sure if your issue is the same but might help. My apologies in advance if it does not help.

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