Wireless connection help

Mike · 14th October 2007, 12:31

We run a LAN network at home with four machines on it. One machine is plugged directly into the router with the other 3 picking the signal up via wireless.

I sometimes have difficulties in getting my Notebook to connect to the wireless network, even though the signal strength displayed in the 'view available networks' window on my notebook is shown as very strong (i.e. full 5 bars).

Would appreciate guidance on what I can do to solve the problem of strong signal displayed yet still getting 'unable to connect'.

tvm

Mike

GreyGhost · 14th October 2007, 13:02

Would usually indicate the router is busy and cannot accept the connection. The fact that it isn't busy does present a problem. In such circumstances I would usually swap the router for one a known good one for a few days and see how it gets on. If that is not possible then try rebooting the router when this problem occurs. Switch off router and wait full 10 seconds before switch on. If the problem does not re-occur after this test on a few occasions then the fault could be with the router.

That's that end. If the problem is on the PC end then you will need someone that knows that stuff to give you some hints.

Best of luck

Mike · 14th October 2007, 13:43

Cheers GG

Will check the router out.

Tatts · 14th October 2007, 16:26

Been getting the exact same problem with SWMBOs laptop.

Sorted it by changing the wireless channel in the routers options and in the options on the laptop. Change it from whatever it is, to say Ch 11 & try that.

JohnDotCom · 14th October 2007, 16:45

Sometimes signal strength is not the same as Signal Quality.
I can get decent connection sometimes on 1 Bar in our static Caravan in garden but other times even with 4 bars not a Dicky Bird.

14th October 2007, 12:31	#1
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Wireless connection help We run a LAN network at home with four machines on it. One machine is plugged directly into the router with the other 3 picking the signal up via wireless. I sometimes have difficulties in getting my Notebook to connect to the wireless network, even though the signal strength displayed in the 'view available networks' window on my notebook is shown as very strong (i.e. full 5 bars). Would appreciate guidance on what I can do to solve the problem of strong signal displayed yet still getting 'unable to connect'. tvm Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14th October 2007, 13:43	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Cheers GG Will check the router out. __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14th October 2007, 13:02	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Would usually indicate the router is busy and cannot accept the connection. The fact that it isn't busy does present a problem. In such circumstances I would usually swap the router for one a known good one for a few days and see how it gets on. If that is not possible then try rebooting the router when this problem occurs. Switch off router and wait full 10 seconds before switch on. If the problem does not re-occur after this test on a few occasions then the fault could be with the router. That's that end. If the problem is on the PC end then you will need someone that knows that stuff to give you some hints. Best of luck

14th October 2007, 16:26	#4
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Been getting the exact same problem with SWMBOs laptop. Sorted it by changing the wireless channel in the routers options and in the options on the laptop. Change it from whatever it is, to say Ch 11 & try that.

14th October 2007, 16:45	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Sometimes signal strength is not the same as Signal Quality. I can get decent connection sometimes on 1 Bar in our static Caravan in garden but other times even with 4 bars not a Dicky Bird.