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    ASUS RT-AC66U Signal Problem and Slow Speeds

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Crazysah, Jul 17, 2014.

  1. Crazysah

    Crazysah Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    I have an ASUS RT-AC66U. When I go into the router page, it says:
    Internet status: Connected
    WAN IP: 192.168.1.2
    DDNS: GO

    So I assume that means that it is working fine. But my signal keeps dropping for like a second or so on my phone multiple times a day and it isn't showing full bars on my laptop. I did a speed test and am getting only half the promised speed or even less.

    I've attached a picture of inSSIDer as well.

    Anyone know what the problem is? It can't just be the placement of my router can it?

    Thanks,
    Crazysah
     

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    cbautis2 Notebook Consultant

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    -72 dbm is too far to get a good throughput. Keep it at least -60 dbm or better so that you don't get drops and get good speeds.
     
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  3. Crazysah

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    And how do I keep it at least -60 dbm or better?
     
    Crazysah, Jul 18, 2014
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    Basically you are too far from the router.
     
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    Or OP's wifi adapter is crappy ~~
     
    baii, Jul 18, 2014
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    Or that, indeed...
     
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    I'm not too far. That can't be the problem. And wifi adapter is crappy? :O
     
    Crazysah, Jul 21, 2014
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    What wifi card is it?
     
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