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Wireless Signal Dropping

Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Leon, Sep 7, 2008.

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Ugh. My wireless signal keeps on dropping even though I'm on a wireless-G network and only 30 feet away from the router. It works at times and is usually on 3 or 4 bars out of 5, but randomly, it would drop to zero bars all of a sudden. The only (temporary) fix for this was to unplug the adapter and plug it in again. This is all on a desktop with a Dell TrueMobile 1450 USB Adapter. I'm using Linux Mint and haven't installed any specific drivers.

What's the cause and how can I fix this?

Thanks,
Leon

Leon, Sep 7, 2008

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Interference can call this, try a different channel. It's best to survey the area and see what is being used. If XP use Netstumbler for the scan.

blue68f100, Sep 7, 2008

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... I'm using Linux Mint.

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Oops ...Not quite awake this morning. Use your built-in scanner tool to see if anyone else is near you. It should give you a channel and strength indication.

blue68f100, Sep 7, 2008

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