What makes a good router good? (I need help thread ^_^)

Hi guys,

I just bought an Linksys N750 to replace my ollllld 11g DLink router. I used to have problems with reception when I'm down stairs.

It was easy to set up and I got everything up and running in no time, but when I tested reception downstairs, it was slightly worse!

What makes the N750, which is allegedly one of the better routers out there, not doing as good as it should?

Is there some secret configuration that I overlooked? Also if you have any general tips to improve reception, I'm all ears!

Thanks!

 

Well, the new router might have lower transmitter power than your old, which can affect reception. Might also have a different antenna design?

The configuration of your house and router location can also have an effect (such as if you've moved your router to a new location, or have new, big pieces of furniture and whatnot).

 

Are you connecting from a Wireless-G or Wireless-N device?

 

Wireless N...

My problem is that the router is at one edge of the house at 2nd floor, and my room is on the other side on the first floor. I cannot move the router because the modem plug in socket thing is in that room --> the white tubey wire with the scren on connection.

Is there any way to change it? I would like to have it in the garage so it's good for both upstairs and downstairs.

 

You don't have to move the modem do you? Just put a longer Ethernet wire between the modem and a router so you could mode the router elsewhere to improve range.

It has to be said it's not always possible to get better range- especially id the router and a client are on different levels. Antennas are generally placed in such a manner that would improve the signal around the router rather than above or below it (which makes sense) so in worst case scenario you might be forced to thing about a repeater or a powerline adapter.

Also make sure that you are using 2.4GHz range- not 5GHz one for your far-far-away client.