- Jun 2, 2013
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I have an issue with wireless connectivity on my PC and unfortunately I have not been able to find an appropriate answer, so I am turning to you brilliant individuals to assist in my exigent circumstance.
Currently, the distance from my router to my PC is roughly 32+ feet, with limited walls separating the connection. However, the wireless connection is very poor and my supposed internet speed of 25 down 10 up is limited to 4 down 2 up. To contrast this, my work laptop works just fine with high connection speed. If I move my PC into the living room the connection is strong and the internet speed is appropriate, so I know it's not an issue with the nic (but I can be obtuse).
I researched this issue and most of what I've found on the internet tells me to purchase a "range extender" (repeater, imo), but again the issue isn't with the connection as all other devices work fine across the house. However, one possible solution I found included purchasing an aftermarket high gain wifi antenna to replace the stock antenna on my wireless nic.
My question to you wonderful people, is whether this is an appropriate solution or if I should purchase a completely new wireless nic to replace the one I have.
Components:
Motorola SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0
Netgear N300
Netgear WG311T 108Mbps Wireless Nic.
Once again, thank you for your assistance.
Currently, the distance from my router to my PC is roughly 32+ feet, with limited walls separating the connection. However, the wireless connection is very poor and my supposed internet speed of 25 down 10 up is limited to 4 down 2 up. To contrast this, my work laptop works just fine with high connection speed. If I move my PC into the living room the connection is strong and the internet speed is appropriate, so I know it's not an issue with the nic (but I can be obtuse).
I researched this issue and most of what I've found on the internet tells me to purchase a "range extender" (repeater, imo), but again the issue isn't with the connection as all other devices work fine across the house. However, one possible solution I found included purchasing an aftermarket high gain wifi antenna to replace the stock antenna on my wireless nic.
My question to you wonderful people, is whether this is an appropriate solution or if I should purchase a completely new wireless nic to replace the one I have.
Components:
Motorola SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0
Netgear N300
Netgear WG311T 108Mbps Wireless Nic.
Once again, thank you for your assistance.
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