Perky1106 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 For about three months my wireless internet has been completely ***** and I'm fed up of it. The thing is, the router is a downstairs and my (desktop) computer is in an upstairs room, but not far from the room where the router is. There is some concrete structure that's probably inhibiting it. However, it either works absolutely wonderfully, and I'm able to download at 1Mbps. Then suddenly it goes slow and struggles even to load up Google. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> No matter how fast or slow it still says the connection is "fair" and is at the same speed (27Mbps). Any idea what it is that's making it so inconsistent? Is it some kind of interference? I'm honestly stuck, and feel pretty stupid having to make this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 You definitely have poor signal quality/interference problems, "fair" isn't good enough really. The quickest, easiest thing to try is to change the wireless channel the router is using, it could be other routers near you on the same channel that are making the problem worse. You should be able to do this from it's admin pages if you know how. Just try trial and error until one helps (or not!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I've tried changing the channels and that hasn't worked. Neither has turning the router off and on again (before Boycie reads this 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />). Do you have any idea what could be the interference? Is it a mobile phone? A router from a nearby house? Because my Android phone also has WiFi and has the same inconsistency problems with connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 First step is move you're PC closer to the router - better reception? Problems gone? If so you're just unlucky that your house (or something in it) blocks the signal. You could try another router, some have much better signal strength than others (does it have an internal or external aerial for example). Other alternatives - get a long ethernet cable and run it up through the house; get some Powerline adapters and go through your electric sockets 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I did read somewhere a router doesn't work properly if its near TV's etc and in a corner of a room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Mines next to the TV and I never get less than excellent signal. Wireless phones can interfere. You can by Network adapters that run over the electrics - plug them junto sockets, and then Ethernet cable to router and one to your desktop. Great speeds from mine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Cordless phones sometimes can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'd suggest you try using the computer wired into the router for a while. If it still slows down, your problem is your broadband and not your wireless. Have all the devices in your phone sockets got filters on them (presuming it's ADSL, wouldn't know about cable)? You can get signal boosters that ride on your mains if it turns out that the building is interfering with the signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIB Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 You need to get one of these:- [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003UZFSDG/ref=asc_df_B003UZFSDG6086885?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B003UZFSDG]http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003UZFSDG/ref=asc_df_B003UZFSDG6086885?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B003UZFSDG or as another poster said use powerline adapters that run over the ring main [url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1326371466&sr=1-1]http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA211KIT-200Mbps-Powerline-Ethernet/dp/B004INVKP4/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1326371466&sr=1-1 There's not much else you can do. On some (custom) routers you can turn up the wireless output in the settings, but 99% are unchangeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Have you checked to see if a neighbour is tapping into your internet? We had times a few months back it used to crawl, found out somebody was using our connection probably downloading films/music/. Set a access list up now with the mac addresses of all our gadets that connect to the wi-fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIB Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Have you checked to see if a neighbour is tapping into your internet? We had times a few months back it used to crawl, found out somebody was using our connection probably downloading films/music/. Set a access list up now with the mac addresses of all our gadets that connect to the wi-fi. This is a good point, its defienetley worth checking. You should make sure that your wireless security is turned on. Many third party routers (not provided by your ISP) have not got security turned on by default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yes test for that, turn everything off that you know uses the router and if the Internet or wifi light still flashing then someone else is on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
networker1884 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 You need a high gain wireless adapter. Google will tell you what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 my sky router asks for a key password. this is the security isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 If it's WEP, it's broken encryption. Netstumbler is a free app download that will scan wireless internet points and reveal the WEP key. You need to use the more up to date encryption WPA to be anything close to secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Obi1Kenobi0 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Just musing as I had similar problems. Tried a few fixes such as changing wireless channel, but these sorts of things can be really hard to pinpoint. A lot of slowdown is attributed to your ISP through traffic shaping. You'd know if it was this if it happened at particular times namely 6-10pm. Out of interest what modem/router are you using? Cheapest option is can you rig a long ethernet cable to the computer? (only good if you can keep the cable tucked away like under a carpet) Get them on fleabay for a few quid. Another thing I was thinking was how many devices do you have connected through wireless? Another question. Do you get many disconnects? I'm no expert but these things are usually solvable with a bit of perseverance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Some ISPs kick in traffic shaping if you do a lot of downloading. Worth bearing in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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