Comments on: How To Troubleshoot Weak Wireless Connections http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: IT tech http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-429539 IT tech Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:49:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-429539 Well I have had the same problem in my network since I have my wireless 2 month ago. I got tired of doing the same router/modem reset troubleshooting until I got the following message from w7 "your DNS server is not responding" So I went to wireless properties/adapter properties and found that by default you have "obtain a DNS server automatically" I don't know which server is but it doesn't work very well. So I went online I found that the solution is to change that and use a public DNS server. I change the adapter properties (internet protocol version 4/TCP ipv4) to use the server 208.67.222.222 and that's it. It worked for me since my wireless has not been dropped from that change. Well I have had the same problem in my network since I have my wireless 2 month ago. I got tired of doing the same router/modem reset troubleshooting until I got the following message from w7 “your DNS server is not responding”

So I went to wireless properties/adapter properties and found that by default you have “obtain a DNS server automatically” I don’t know which server is but it doesn’t work very well.

So I went online I found that the solution is to change that and use a public DNS server. I change the adapter properties (internet protocol version 4/TCP ipv4) to use the server 208.67.222.222 and that’s it. It worked for me since my wireless has not been dropped from that change.

]]> By: Alex http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-417360 Alex Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:47:14 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-417360 The first comment mentioned a tool shown on Hak5 (awesome show) to see what channels are in use. the tool is called inssider. it can be found at http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider this tool shows the signal strength of all of the wifi devices in the area and what channels they occupy. it can be really helpful in both wardriving and troubleshooting a congested connection. The first comment mentioned a tool shown on Hak5
(awesome show) to see what channels are in use. the tool is called inssider. it can be found at http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider this tool shows the signal strength of all of the wifi devices in the area and what channels they occupy. it can be really helpful in both wardriving and troubleshooting a congested connection.

]]> By: Ken Pasco http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-416487 Ken Pasco Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:31:07 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-416487 You should get an N router.....much faster than b or g You should get an N router…..much faster than b or g

]]> By: Webtraffic http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-416026 Webtraffic Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:59:49 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-416026 nice tutorial but the unfortunate part is that it's only useful for those with an intel wireless component. For most I don't think they'd have all those options. nice tutorial but the unfortunate part is that it’s only useful for those with an intel wireless component. For most I don’t think they’d have all those options.

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-416009 Guy McDowell Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:30:07 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-416009 Glad to hear that! Glad to hear that!

]]> By: Andrew L http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-415984 Andrew L Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:04:12 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-415984 I've used Network Stumbler for checking signal strengths, routers, channels, etc. It's simple and works very well. Thank you for the device tips! I have a Broadcom device, but using your principals got me a strong and stable connection all the way to the lazy-boy in the living room (at the far corner of the house from my wireless transmitter). Previously I was never able to keep a connection there for more than a minute. I've spent hours, without success, trying to tweak the output end (modes, seldom used channels, power settings, foil reflectors, etc.). This is great! Five minutes effort and I can now go anywhere around the house or yard. Whooohooo!!! I’ve used Network Stumbler for checking signal strengths, routers, channels, etc. It’s simple and works very well.

Thank you for the device tips! I have a Broadcom device, but using your principals got me a strong and stable connection all the way to the lazy-boy in the living room (at the far corner of the house from my wireless transmitter). Previously I was never able to keep a connection there for more than a minute. I’ve spent hours, without success, trying to tweak the output end (modes, seldom used channels, power settings, foil reflectors, etc.). This is great! Five minutes effort and I can now go anywhere around the house or yard. Whooohooo!!!

]]> By: Gav http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-415928 Gav Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:57:21 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-415928 Cheers! Will give it a go hopefully it improves the performance of my DivX Connected box too :-) Cheers! Will give it a go hopefully it improves the performance of my DivX Connected box too :-)

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-415920 Guy McDowell Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:24:37 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-415920 Heatmapper looks awesome, Jack. I'll be playing with that for certain. Heatmapper looks awesome, Jack. I’ll be playing with that for certain.

]]> By: Guy McDowell http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-415918 Guy McDowell Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:23:18 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-415918 That's the one! It made things better for us, but our real weak link is the router. If you have a good router, these tips should help significantly. That’s the one! It made things better for us, but our real weak link is the router. If you have a good router, these tips should help significantly.

]]> By: Gav http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-troubleshoot-weak-wireless-connections/#comment-415906 Gav Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:22:18 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=27904#comment-415906 Just wondered what of the DivX Connected device your using - it is the DSM330 - I've got the same one so this would be a great set of tips if they work that well. :-) Just wondered what of the DivX Connected device your using – it is the DSM330 – I’ve got the same one so this would be a great set of tips if they work that well. :-)

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