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4romseyavenue · 05-11-2005, 14:33

I have just set up a linksys HR200 wireless router from tescos(with the help of linksys help desk).

The problem I have is that the signal gets too low if further than about 10 metres.

When within 2 metres signal strength is Excellent
at about 5 metres very good
at about 10 metres good to low.

Even if I turn the router in another direction (away from my wireless laptop) the signal can change from excellent to very good.

Also sometimes even when within 5 metres the signal becomes low and I am unable to open web pages.

The router has an internal aerial.

Is this usual for wireless routers? Can I doanything for this? Or should I change the router for a belkin?

Any help to this inexperienced wireless user would be most helpful.

05-11-2005, 14:33	#1
4romseyavenue Inactive Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 48	Novice to wireless. Help Required please I have just set up a linksys HR200 wireless router from tescos(with the help of linksys help desk). The problem I have is that the signal gets too low if further than about 10 metres. When within 2 metres signal strength is Excellent at about 5 metres very good at about 10 metres good to low. Even if I turn the router in another direction (away from my wireless laptop) the signal can change from excellent to very good. Also sometimes even when within 5 metres the signal becomes low and I am unable to open web pages. The router has an internal aerial. Is this usual for wireless routers? Can I doanything for this? Or should I change the router for a belkin? Any help to this inexperienced wireless user would be most helpful.