Would changing to 802.11n router increase reliability and speed of 1mb connection

[moondoggie86]

Good day all,

I currently have a Duoplus 300WR router (I know...). I bought the Totolink N300UA Wireless USB adaptor (802.11n able) to use since I'm approximately 30 metres (and 4 walls) from the router. I'm quite astonished that I'm able to a receive 2 bar signal.

The problem is with the consistency of my connection. It would be fine for a few days (32 - 54mbps) and all of a sudden won't work unless I move the USB adaptor a half a millimetre, which only works most of the times.

I can download consistently at 104kb/s (when all is good) but as soon as I game online it will disconnect sporadically and my speed will fluctuate between 1mbps - 54mbps.

If I upgraded to a 802.11n router would my connection speed be more consistent and possibly increase the download speed?

Thanks

 

[antowan]

I doubt it unless the Access Point has got more power. I would opt for a cheap Universal Repeater.

http://www.engeniustech.com/index.p...300-mbps-wireless-n-range-expander&Itemid=114

Simply put it in a spot between the current Access Point and where you are (in such a position as for it to have proper connectivity with the current Access Point) and configure it according to its manual... You should be happy as a bee in spring! It used to be a massive issue to repeat different brands of equipment but most new repeaters can do the job very well without interoperability issues. It is however still a good idea to make sure before you purchase and if need be stick to the brand you have and find its related repeater product.

 

[moondoggie86]

Thanks for the response antowan. Unfortunately the router is at the closest point in the house facing towards my place. Between the router and my place is public road so I can't unfortunately use a repeater.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[walti72]

Also, do an scan of what wireless systems are in the area, and choose the cleanest channel (you might me getting interference).

If that does not work, maybe look into stronger usb dongle, like the ubique.

Hope it helps

 

[ShawnStar]

In case you are going to add a repeater, it will effectively half the connection speed, so if you were getting around 5Mbps throughput on a 802.11G network it will go down to about 2.5Mbps throughput... But they usually state that in the documentation off said repeater... especially the cheap ones...
Don't know if any of the more expensive repeaters will use one wireless interface to connect to the main SSID then broadcast the signal over another wireless interface... then the speed should not really drop to half...

 

[moondoggie86]

Thanks for all the replies.