DG834PN vs DG834GT vs DGN2000 (Attenuation issue)

[bazzam]

yes it looks like you can set up 4 differnt settings with different sidd names and Security Options  for when you a have more then one divices with different  wifi modes

[Adrian]

I'm not sure multiple SSIDs work when WPA encryption is used.

[el-ahrairah]

Hi again guys.. Found another problem with my DGN2000, My RRSI is rediculously low, much lower then most other peoples connections near me, RSSI for those people who don't know is the Receive Signal Strength Indicator, it is the signal sent from the router to you computer/laptop...

Please for those who may be able to help, Take a look at the image below and tell me if you see the problem i'm having.. (remember the higher the RSSI the better the signal is travelling/being received).

[miken]

Notice the values on the axis, they are negative.

Your -30 is higher than the -80 of the other networks around you.

An RSSI of 0 would mean there was no loss of signal at all, -30 is fine

[el-ahrairah]

@miken

Thanks for that, I actually was under the impression it was the other way around, So mine being -29/30 is much better then if it was -80, giving much less loss?

Hmmm ok well if thats the case then i havent figured out my original post question about router connection modes 130mbps & 270mbps..

[Fastethernet]

Hi el-ahrairah,

Your singnal strength is good, -30 is great.

It looks like there are a bunch of other networks using channels close to yours. Looking at the graph I would recommend you jump to channel 6, it looks a lot less crowded.

[el-ahrairah]

@Fastethernet.

Thanks i didnt realise the lower RSSI reading was to show my signal strength was good up until 'miken' told me..

As for changing to another channel, Looking at the graph it does look like my channel is close with others, but if you look at the channel bit on the print screen i've put on, You will notice that the other connections in and around me are actually all set to 'channel 11', Whereas mine is set to channel 13... I may however try changing to channel 6 to increase range..

Just for future reference, The reason i'm looking for my signal to be very good is because i've been attempting to have my signal reach my sisters house, she lives just around the corner several houses away... Unfortunately the signal doesnt quite reach due to there being a few house inbetween mine and hers.. The only thing i can think of now is to put a wireless repeater in the back bedroom which would be much closer to her house, Currently the router i have is in the front of the house, furthest away, simply due to the fact i only have one telephone socket in the house (the master).

Regards
El

Edit:

Just realised i dont need to purchase a wireless repeater yet, I don't actually need a phone line to check to see if the signal would reach if i put the router in the back bedroom, As long as the router is plugged in and wireless enabled i should still at least be able to check to see if the signal will then reach, If it does then i would then consider the repeater..

[Adrian]

That would be a contravention of the Karoo T&Cs

[el-ahrairah]

Haha indeed.

Well done my test, unfortunately even in the back bedroom the signal now reaches my sisters house, and i can connect to the router (sometimes).. But the signal drops all the time so still not sending strong enough signal..

Just wondering now if i where to purchase a wireless repeater, Would there be any available that would perhaps send a better/stronger signal then my router is capable of... Hmmm lets get searching.

There is a method to my madness btw, Its to prevent my sister having to use Karoo's service and pay a monthly bill, and to put a bit of money in my back pocket, I'm on the £16.99 a month package so if she can receive internet to her home she is offering £10 a month to me 

[Fastethernet]

Hi el-ahrairah,

The wireless channels used within the 2.4Ghz range are not discreat, they overlap with one another.

Maybe you could try a directional antenna to focus the wireless signal, you might need to pop open your wireless access point and solider on a pig tail.

Let us know how you get on.