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helplesssoul
25-07-2009, 08:31 PM
Using the wireless usb adapter on my pc. When they first install the 2 Wire wireless modem cum router, the signal strength was 4 bars which was very good. But for the past 1 week, the signal strength keep flutuating and become very low (only 1 bar or 2 bars). However the signal strength shown on my laptop is excellent? So what could hv gone wrong? Is it SN problems? Or the Linksys by Cisco wireless adapter is not so good? Pls advise. Thank you.
helplesssoul
26-07-2009, 05:06 PM
Really needed some help & advise as could what happen and resolution to have better signal strength.

TIA
helplesssoul
26-07-2009, 06:43 PM
Below is the capture of my speedtest.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/525572211.png (http://www.speedtest.net)
MarineX
26-07-2009, 09:26 PM
Below is the capture of my speedtest.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/525572211.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

wireless issue never is Singnet problem provided you want to blame em for the sucky router given to you.

try calling malifax and or singtel to get your router replaced (if its from them - 2wire)

if after changing issue persists, try replacing your wireless card.
aaur4man
26-07-2009, 10:11 PM
place ur usb adapter in a clear area with less walls/doors
danxiaogui86
26-07-2009, 11:22 PM
hi buddy, please change your wireless channel see if it help.
helplesssoul
27-07-2009, 01:16 PM
Hi All,

Thanks for the help.

I just realized that since my cpu is hidden under my computer table, i slide out the cpu compartment out of the table and the signal strength got better. At least it is now more stable at 3 or 4 bars. Although it still fluatating a little and sometime go to 2 bars but it will quickly go up to 3 or 4 bars again. At least not drop to 1 bar and cannot surf or play games at all.

Since for the 2 Wire wireless modem cum router plus the wireless USB adapter just use for 1 month, so i hope it is not due to faulty of both?

And i hv done the speed test and the result also quite good. :)

http://www.speedtest.net/result/526050798.png (http://www.speedtest.net)
jarred1223
27-07-2009, 02:57 PM
Your ping still seems so high...

http://www.speedtest.net/result/526087741.png

Using DWA-110..
helplesssoul
27-07-2009, 03:10 PM
Your ping still seems so high...

http://www.speedtest.net/result/526087741.png

Using DWA-110..

Meaning no good? I thought if high ping still fast speed still ok? B'cos playing online games seem ok?

Maybe you can enlighten me more? Is it problem with the modem cum router or any ways to lower the ping?

Thanks!
chunlianghere
27-07-2009, 03:47 PM
u can try play wit the advanced setting under properties of yr wireless card.
aaur4man
27-07-2009, 03:54 PM
helplesssoul

go to Internet Explorer

Type Homeportal press enter

U see 2wire menu, go click connection status and advanced settings, anyhow click just look for Noise Margin / Attenuation / DSL Downstream Upstream speed

Pass the picture or all the numbers here
helplesssoul
29-07-2009, 01:46 PM
helplesssoul

go to Internet Explorer

Type Homeportal press enter

U see 2wire menu, go click connection status and advanced settings, anyhow click just look for Noise Margin / Attenuation / DSL Downstream Upstream speed

Pass the picture or all the numbers here


Noise Margin : 9.6db (DS) , 12.0db (US)

Downstream Rate : 20609kbps

Upstream Rate : 1022kbps

Attenuation : 11.3db (DS) , 1.9db (US)

Btw when i click on homeportal, there is a pop-up saying that intranet is disabled? what is that?

Thank you.