Comments on: How to Handle Wireless Networking Issues

By: Juuso

Juuso — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:12:47 +0000

Thanks for the tip Ricket. Will try this in case I’ll need to set up better wireless. Current thing works fine for web browsing (like happening right now ;)) and stuff but for PS3 gaming… the wire option just is somewhat more reliable.

By: Ricket

Ricket — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:59:44 +0000

Fun fact: wireless signal is best when the wireless emitter (router, etc.) is highest. Obviously you are all set now, but if you find a reason for it in the future, move your wireless router upstairs, get wireless devices for whatever was plugged into it downstairs, and enjoy the perfect signal.

I don’t know the technical details about this. I just know from experience, a router should be upstairs no matter what.

I guess it’s because half of a router’s downstairs signal is just being absorbed by the ground, but if you move it upstairs the “upper half” of the signal can get reflected off the roof/ceiling maybe?

By: Juuso

Juuso — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:29:45 +0000

Don: you sure like gadgets, don’t you? :)

By: The Don

The Don — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:36:34 +0000

I solved my problem using a combination via switches.

1 modem
2 switches with built in router (1 per floor)
2 wireless stations (1 per floor)

Upstairs is hardlinked to downstairs which is hardlinked to modem. Each switch has a wireless station attached for that floor along with each port going to a cabled connection in different rooms/areas as I needed.

Having the wireless still available allows for wireless only/preferred devices to also connect on each floor (iPhone/iPod Touch, PSP, Wii, ereaders, visiting laptops) or when all wired connections are in use.

By: Juuso

Juuso — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:46:04 +0000

The signal was fine for net surfing with laptop, but for online gaming… I’m bit of a perfectionist :)

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:44:27 +0000

I know someone who has done exactly what Andy Peill is suggesting and it’s made a total difference to the strength of the signal only 2 rooms away!

I think Wireless is a bigger problem in older houses with those thick walls – in my flimsy pre-fab like house I don’t get any problems…

By: Andy Peill

Andy Peill — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:47:45 +0000

With wireless i saw something on tv the other day where you can make a foil wall behind the router to direct the radio waves towards your required destination… still need to try it myself, but they said it worked…

By: Jake Birkett

Jake Birkett — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:10:40 +0000

My 360 is wired, cable not even nicely nailed. Hidden by rug in hall.

By: Pathogen David

Pathogen David — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:23:55 +0000

Wired is the only way to go! Although, I run them through the walls not the house.

By: hermitC

hermitC — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:54:35 +0000

I’m wondering that the standard wireless signal could not overcome one floor.

Some years ago my father used to connect its PC in the loft with an endless network cable like yours. He did not mind mounting it anywhere. He just opened windows in the loft and the first floor and threaded the cabled through them between PC and router. Surfing the internet in winter was not recommendable in those days.

Anyway, nice “keep it simple” post :)