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05-05-2008, 20:57

Hang on there a moment.....

Yes you might get better signals from a new router but have you tried changing the wireless channels. I know it's a long shot as you've already hit the nail on the head - 1930's house - good solid wall blocking signals etc, but TBH I don't think a new router would solve that one.

Not sure if a wireless extender would help to get a signal in the dead spots - I assume they would need a wired connection so that might defeat the object in the first instance!

BTW - I've ditched wireless for the reasons stated - wireless is bad if you want higher bandwidth for applications. In our study, everything is wired and we only use wireless for laptops when we are downstairs...2007 / 2008 new build house with paper mache walls!

05-05-2008, 20:57	#4
LSainsbury Guest Location: Near Hungerford, West Berkshire Services: TV: Sky HD, Landline: BT, Mobile: Orange, Internet: Quite Slow! Posts: n/a	Re: hi newby here Hang on there a moment..... Yes you might get better signals from a new router but have you tried changing the wireless channels. I know it's a long shot as you've already hit the nail on the head - 1930's house - good solid wall blocking signals etc, but TBH I don't think a new router would solve that one. Not sure if a wireless extender would help to get a signal in the dead spots - I assume they would need a wired connection so that might defeat the object in the first instance! BTW - I've ditched wireless for the reasons stated - wireless is bad if you want higher bandwidth for applications. In our study, everything is wired and we only use wireless for laptops when we are downstairs...2007 / 2008 new build house with paper mache walls!