I'm using a Netgear MR814v2 router and a Zonet ZEW2501 client and with Netstumbler I see numerous dropouts where the received signal level goes from -45 dB to -85 dB for a few seconds. This repeats, but not perfectly periodically, about every 5 to 10 seconds. However, the connection works fine when I connect wirelessly to the net and run a speed test on dslreports. I get 5 Mbps download speed without any apparent pauses.
I tried moving the client around while running Netstumbler. No difference. I also flashed the router to the latest firmware. No difference. I tried using another channel. No difference.
I have another identical Netgear MR814v2 router that doesn't show the dropouts. But both routers seem to work fine.
Anyone have an idea on why Netstumbler would show dropouts every few seconds for one router and not the other?
Thanks, Bruce