LAN and Telecom Cabling Problem with Access Point wiring

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Problem with Access Point wiring The Chairman 11-24-04
Posted by Bruce Lane on November 25, 2004, 2:01 am
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monster@earthlink.net says...

> Hi all,
>
> I am kind of new to this, so bear with me. Anyway, the problem that I am
> having:
>
> I have a Linksys Wireless G Router that I have hooked on the bottom
> floor of my friend's 3 story house. Reception on the top floor is poor

        <snippety>

        That's a BIG part of the problem right there. With ANY RF
transceiver, it's best to have the antenna in the highest physical point
possible.

        Try relocating your first access point.

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Posted by The Chairman on November 25, 2004, 10:46 am
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> monster@earthlink.net says...
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am kind of new to this, so bear with me. Anyway, the problem that I
>> am having:
>>
>> I have a Linksys Wireless G Router that I have hooked on the bottom
>> floor of my friend's 3 story house. Reception on the top floor is
>> poor
>
> <snippety>
>
> That's a BIG part of the problem right there. With ANY RF
> transceiver, it's best to have the antenna in the highest physical
> point possible.
>
> Try relocating your first access point.
>

Yeah, don't I know it, but it was the only option that we had. Oh well.


Posted by James Knott on November 25, 2004, 11:12 am
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Bruce Lane wrote:

> That's a BIG part of the problem right there. With ANY RF
> transceiver, it's best to have the antenna in the highest physical point
> possible.
>

Not necessarily. Considering the distance involved, it's more likely
something's blocking the signal. Perhaps an air duct or large appliance is
in the way?


Posted by Robert Redelmeier on November 26, 2004, 9:41 am
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> Not necessarily. Considering the distance involved, it's
> more likely something's blocking the signal. Perhaps an
> air duct or large appliance is in the way?

Floor joists can be a real problem if they run the wrong
direction and the direct line runs through many of them.
You might be trying to push signal through 8" or more of
wood and nails.

-- Robert


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