Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

General discussion

Novice - I need assistance extending my wireless network

by liptoda Sep 10, 2005 10:24AM PDT

I bought and installed a Belkin 802.11g router in January and I still get dead spots in my 1600 square foot apartment. I think I need a range extender or expander, but those seem to cost more than the router I purchased a few months ago. Plus they all seem to have difficulty with the set up and being a novice, I dont think I could get it to work.
Any easier solutions, or are there expanders that are fairly simple to set up and use? or Get a newer - better router?

Thanks in advance.

Discussion is locked

3 Posts

- Collapse + Expand Details

- Collapse -

Have you tried simple......

by jimdad Sep 10, 2005 10:54AM PDT

things like moving the router to a central and/or open location? Sometimes just moving its location around can help.

Side note: If you use a wireless phone, many are on the same frequency (2.4 GHz) which will knock you off because of interference.

- Collapse -

Thanks - no phone issue

by liptoda Sep 10, 2005 12:38PM PDT

Thanks,

I bought 5.3GHz phones, so I dont think that is the problem.
Doesnt my router need to connect to my desktop via a cable?

- Collapse -

Yes and No

by Melati Hitam Sep 10, 2005 6:04PM PDT

Yes, your router need to connect to the desktop ... IF that desktop doesn't use wireless.

No, if your desktop use a wireless.

Place the Wifi Accesspoint somewhere in the middle of the room... preferably high..

Look out for any interference, such as Cordless phone, Microwave, baby monitor, etc... (including your neighbour's)

Try to make a better antenna--> freeantennas.com

Back to Networking & Wireless forum