wireless problems

Switch channel.

bob garbutt hath wroth:

1. Change channels to 1, 6 or 11.
2. If your signal is weak, do something to make it stronger. I suggest playing with antennas on your wireless router.
3. Redirect your signal AWAY from the neighbors direction.
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   Reposition your router so that there's a wall or obstruction between you and the neighbor. Don't put it in a window. A slab of RF absorbent material (carbon foam, wet towel, pile of junk) positioned between you and the neighbors might help.
4. Discuss the matter with the neighbor and ask them to position their wireless router in the same manner as #3.
5. If your client radios are dual band (2.4/5.7GHz), then buy an

1. Give up and run CAT5 cables around the house.

Why rewire when there are HomePlug and HomePNA available?

I have to agree here. The technology is there, may as well use it.

"BillW50" hath wroth:

Because I forgot to mention those as suitable alternatives. Thanks. Given the choice between power or phone line networking, versus CAT5 cable, I'll always prefer CAT5. Also, if you're into HF ham radio, power and phone line networking is generally a bad idea due to the RF noise they generate.

It's also possible to share the CATV coax cable with data: