Linksys wireless router reposition question

[Phil Tusa[_2_]]

Greetings to all ...

I have a older Linksys 2.4 ghz Wireless - G router that is connected
to my cable modem and my PC. As you can guess, the router is the
"central point" of access for both cable modem and my PC.

I also use a Dell D-610 laptop about 50 - 55 feet away. The Linksys
wireless-G router is in one side of the house, the Dell laptop is used
very regularly on the far side of the house.

About the last 6 months, I've been having ALOT of connectivity
problems. The Dell laptop 802.11g wireless module will display a
baloon in the system tray stating something about "an error in
connection...". At that point, I cannot stay connected to the
internet! It is an intermittant issue as well!

I cannot exactly tell if it is a distance issue, something wrong with
the Dell laptop or the Linksys router.

What I want to know is should I consider moving the Linksys wireless-G
router say to the center of the house - in the attic - for better
coverage? If this a likely solution, is the length of the ethernet
cables I am going to have to run from the cable modem and the PC to
the Linksys wireless-G router going to be an issue?


At this point, I will gladly accept any suggestions. Thanks!

--
Phil

p.s. Has anyone else out there had 802.11g connectivity issues
with their Dell Latitude D-610 laptop?

[R. McCarty]

Before moving, try using a different wireless channel. It's possible
you've got your router on a channel with other Wireless equipment
in your range using the same channel.

"Phil Tusa" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings to all ...
>
> I have a older Linksys 2.4 ghz Wireless - G router that is connected
> to my cable modem and my PC. As you can guess, the router is the
> "central point" of access for both cable modem and my PC.
>
> I also use a Dell D-610 laptop about 50 - 55 feet away. The Linksys
> wireless-G router is in one side of the house, the Dell laptop is used
> very regularly on the far side of the house.
>
> About the last 6 months, I've been having ALOT of connectivity
> problems. The Dell laptop 802.11g wireless module will display a
> baloon in the system tray stating something about "an error in
> connection...". At that point, I cannot stay connected to the
> internet! It is an intermittant issue as well!
>
> I cannot exactly tell if it is a distance issue, something wrong with
> the Dell laptop or the Linksys router.
>
> What I want to know is should I consider moving the Linksys wireless-G
> router say to the center of the house - in the attic - for better
> coverage? If this a likely solution, is the length of the ethernet
> cables I am going to have to run from the cable modem and the PC to
> the Linksys wireless-G router going to be an issue?
>
>
> At this point, I will gladly accept any suggestions. Thanks!
>
> --
> Phil
>
> p.s. Has anyone else out there had 802.11g connectivity issues
> with their Dell Latitude D-610 laptop?
>
>
>
>

[LVTravel]

"Phil Tusa" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings to all ...
>
> I have a older Linksys 2.4 ghz Wireless - G router that is connected
> to my cable modem and my PC. As you can guess, the router is the
> "central point" of access for both cable modem and my PC.
>
> I also use a Dell D-610 laptop about 50 - 55 feet away. The Linksys
> wireless-G router is in one side of the house, the Dell laptop is used
> very regularly on the far side of the house.
>
> About the last 6 months, I've been having ALOT of connectivity
> problems. The Dell laptop 802.11g wireless module will display a
> baloon in the system tray stating something about "an error in
> connection...". At that point, I cannot stay connected to the
> internet! It is an intermittant issue as well!
>
> I cannot exactly tell if it is a distance issue, something wrong with
> the Dell laptop or the Linksys router.
>
> What I want to know is should I consider moving the Linksys wireless-G
> router say to the center of the house - in the attic - for better
> coverage? If this a likely solution, is the length of the ethernet
> cables I am going to have to run from the cable modem and the PC to
> the Linksys wireless-G router going to be an issue?
>
>
> At this point, I will gladly accept any suggestions. Thanks!
>
> --
> Phil
>
> p.s. Has anyone else out there had 802.11g connectivity issues
> with their Dell Latitude D-610 laptop?
>
>
>
>

In addition to R.'s response you need to get the router as high as possible.
Centered in the house would be ideal but would running the Cat 5e cable to
hook it to the modem be worth it? The length of the Ethernet cable should
not be an issue for a 50-60 foot run.

I have a Linksys WRT54G model that I have on top of a bookshelf at one end
of my house. That model also had an available "extended range" antenna set
that I purchased. I have the desktop computer that I am writing this with
about 40 feet away and using a Linksys Wireless N USB adapter for my
connection (I haven't hooked up the N router yet.) My N adapter is also
mounted high on the wall (looks bad but works pretty good.) Great signal
strength for this Vista box. This may be an option for you also. Purchase
a USB wireless adapter with a 6-7 foot USB cable for the laptop when it is
used a great distance away from the router and see if that helps with signal
strength.

I also use laptops throughout the house at even greater distances and each
laptop's built-in wireless card has it's own properties and distances that
it will connect reliably. I had an old Dell 1000 (PCMCIA wireless) that
would only connect from 20 feet, an Averatec that would only connect at 30
feet but I have two HP's that can connect reliably more than 50 feet away.

[GbH]

R. McCarty wrote:
> Before moving, try using a different wireless channel. It's possible
> you've got your router on a channel with other Wireless equipment
> in your range using the same channel.

For Example: Cordless phones or Microwave Ovens.


>
> "Phil Tusa" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Greetings to all ...
>>
>> I have a older Linksys 2.4 ghz Wireless - G router that is connected
>> to my cable modem and my PC. As you can guess, the router is the
>> "central point" of access for both cable modem and my PC.
>>
>> I also use a Dell D-610 laptop about 50 - 55 feet away. The Linksys
>> wireless-G router is in one side of the house, the Dell laptop is
>> used very regularly on the far side of the house.
>>
>> About the last 6 months, I've been having ALOT of connectivity
>> problems. The Dell laptop 802.11g wireless module will display a
>> baloon in the system tray stating something about "an error in
>> connection...". At that point, I cannot stay connected to the
>> internet! It is an intermittant issue as well!
>>
>> I cannot exactly tell if it is a distance issue, something wrong with
>> the Dell laptop or the Linksys router.
>>
>> What I want to know is should I consider moving the Linksys
>> wireless-G router say to the center of the house - in the attic -
>> for better coverage? If this a likely solution, is the length of
>> the ethernet cables I am going to have to run from the cable modem
>> and the PC to the Linksys wireless-G router going to be an issue?
>>
>>
>> At this point, I will gladly accept any suggestions. Thanks!
>>
>> --
>> Phil
>>
>> p.s. Has anyone else out there had 802.11g connectivity issues
>> with their Dell Latitude D-610 laptop?



--
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Geoff
ExploitEd

Wisdom and experience come with age, they say, but I do wish I could
remember the darn question

[Phil Tusa[_2_]]

Greetings to all ...


Just wanted to that all who responded. I will try those ideas and
reply very soon.

Thanks!
--
Phil




On Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:09 -0600, Phil Tusa >
wrote:

>Greetings to all ...
>
>I have a older Linksys 2.4 ghz Wireless - G router that is connected
>to my cable modem and my PC. As you can guess, the router is the
>"central point" of access for both cable modem and my PC.
>
>I also use a Dell D-610 laptop about 50 - 55 feet away. The Linksys
>wireless-G router is in one side of the house, the Dell laptop is used
>very regularly on the far side of the house.
>
>About the last 6 months, I've been having ALOT of connectivity
>problems. The Dell laptop 802.11g wireless module will display a
>baloon in the system tray stating something about "an error in
>connection...". At that point, I cannot stay connected to the
>internet! It is an intermittant issue as well!
>
>I cannot exactly tell if it is a distance issue, something wrong with
>the Dell laptop or the Linksys router.
>
>What I want to know is should I consider moving the Linksys wireless-G
>router say to the center of the house - in the attic - for better
>coverage? If this a likely solution, is the length of the ethernet
>cables I am going to have to run from the cable modem and the PC to
>the Linksys wireless-G router going to be an issue?
>
>
>At this point, I will gladly accept any suggestions. Thanks!

[Phil Tusa[_2_]]

Greetings again ...

I raised the Linksys router AND changed the operating channel.
Presto! It appears the problem has been solved.

Thanks again for your assistance!

--
Phil

>Greetings to all ...
>
>I have a older Linksys 2.4 ghz Wireless - G router that is connected
>to my cable modem and my PC. As you can guess, the router is the
>"central point" of access for both cable modem and my PC.
>
>I also use a Dell D-610 laptop about 50 - 55 feet away. The Linksys
>wireless-G router is in one side of the house, the Dell laptop is used
>very regularly on the far side of the house.
>
>About the last 6 months, I've been having ALOT of connectivity
>problems. The Dell laptop 802.11g wireless module will display a
>baloon in the system tray stating something about "an error in
>connection...". At that point, I cannot stay connected to the
>internet! It is an intermittant issue as well!
>
>I cannot exactly tell if it is a distance issue, something wrong with
>the Dell laptop or the Linksys router.
>
>What I want to know is should I consider moving the Linksys wireless-G
>router say to the center of the house - in the attic - for better
>coverage? If this a likely solution, is the length of the ethernet
>cables I am going to have to run from the cable modem and the PC to
>the Linksys wireless-G router going to be an issue?
>
>
>At this point, I will gladly accept any suggestions. Thanks!

[LVTravel]

"Phil Tusa" > wrote in message
...
> Greetings again ...
>
> I raised the Linksys router AND changed the operating channel.
> Presto! It appears the problem has been solved.
>
> Thanks again for your assistance!
>
> --
> Phil
>
>>Greetings to all ...
>>
>>I have a older Linksys 2.4 ghz Wireless - G router that is connected
>>to my cable modem and my PC. As you can guess, the router is the
>>"central point" of access for both cable modem and my PC.
>>
>>I also use a Dell D-610 laptop about 50 - 55 feet away. The Linksys
>>wireless-G router is in one side of the house, the Dell laptop is used
>>very regularly on the far side of the house.
>>
>>About the last 6 months, I've been having ALOT of connectivity
>>problems. The Dell laptop 802.11g wireless module will display a
>>baloon in the system tray stating something about "an error in
>>connection...". At that point, I cannot stay connected to the
>>internet! It is an intermittant issue as well!
>>
>>I cannot exactly tell if it is a distance issue, something wrong with
>>the Dell laptop or the Linksys router.
>>
>>What I want to know is should I consider moving the Linksys wireless-G
>>router say to the center of the house - in the attic - for better
>>coverage? If this a likely solution, is the length of the ethernet
>>cables I am going to have to run from the cable modem and the PC to
>>the Linksys wireless-G router going to be an issue?
>>
>>
>>At this point, I will gladly accept any suggestions. Thanks!
>

We are all glad you got it working and thanks for posting back.