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KX   02-16-2006 at 04:50:01 AM

Can signal strength effect acquiring an internet IP address? I average 45 to 50%. I have a Linksys WRT54GS-v4, with firmware v1.05.2. I can acquire the AP (it works much better when I don’t have WPA-PSK activated..), but cannot maintain a solid internet connection?

Thanks for any suggestions

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thiggins   02-16-2006 at 03:28:16 PM
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Yes. Sometimes it can. Try manually assigning IP information and then trying the connection.

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KX   02-17-2006 at 03:17:48 AM
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Thanks for the reply!. Great site BTW!!

Is 50% strenght just too low to be a reliable WLAN? Do I need a range expander?

If not, my other theory is that I need a driver update for the Wireless PCI card (linksys). Problem is I can't get an internet connect to download drivers...

Finally, how do I manually assignn the IP address? The Linksys software that came with the PCI card doesn't allow this?..

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thiggins   02-17-2006 at 05:32:44 PM
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Thanks for the reply!. Great site BTW!!

Is 50% strenght just too low to be a reliable WLAN? Do I need a range expander?


Depends. My experience is that the signal strength indicators aren't very reliable and sometimes bear no relationship to what's really going on with the adapter. The fact that you aren't getting a reliable connection is more dependable than any signal meter.

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If not, my other theory is that I need a driver update for the Wireless PCI card (linksys). Problem is I can't get an internet connect to download drivers...


Can't you temporarily connect the PC to your router via Ethernet and download what you need?

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Finally, how do I manually assignn the IP address? The Linksys software that came with the PCI card doesn't allow this?..


You don't do this in the utility, but in Windows. See the manual or quick start guide for the adapter, which should have a walk-through.

By the way, other possibilities are that you are getting interference from neighboring wireless LANs. Shut off your router and run a network scan from your wireless client and see what you find.

Two articles that may help you are:
Wireless LAN Performance Improvement Need To Know
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article47.php

and
How To: When Wireless LANs Collide!
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article75.php

Have fun!

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