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nimrod Yaffle
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Join date: 15 Nov 2004
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08-15-2006 17:48
Hey all, I've been having bad packet loss (~2.3%) problems since a few weeks ago. I have a linksys wireless router, and I'm using an Inspirion 9300 laptop, with built in wireless. I'm only 30ish feet from the router, with 1 wall between me and it.
I was just wondering what are some possible solutions, or things that would cause packet loss?
If you need more specs, just say so and I'll post them. ^^
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Tomas Hausdorff
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Join date: 11 Jun 2006
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08-15-2006 18:26
From: nimrod Yaffle Hey all, I've been having bad packet loss (~2.3%) problems since a few weeks ago. Wireless is subject to all sorts of odd interference, so I'd start there. Two things come immediately to mind: - Do you have a microwave oven? Microwave magnetrons operate in the 2.4-2.5 GHz range. Guess what? Your wireless network operates at 2.4 GHz...depending on positioning and other factors, running a microwave really mess with your connection
- Do you have a cordless phone? Most cordless phones operate at 2.4 GHz. Notice a pattern here? Newer cordless phones operate at 5.8 GHz, which doesn't interfere with wireless networks
If your Linksys router has any wired ports, try connecting your laptop temporarily using a cable. If your packet loss problems go away then the problem is something interfering with your wireless reception. If none of the above applies, it could be problems with your ISP. If you have a broadband cable, you are sharing bandwidth with your neighbors. If you live in "high density" housing (E.G.: apartment or condos), you could be sharing your bandwidth with a *lot* of people. That could be causing you difficulty. Whatever your connection technology, if you've eliminated your local network as the cause of the problem, your ISP should be able to help you further debug the problem. |
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nimrod Yaffle
Cavemen are people too...
Join date: 15 Nov 2004
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08-15-2006 18:30
From: Tomas Hausdorff Wireless is subject to all sorts of odd interference, so I'd start there. Two things come immediately to mind: - Do you have a microwave oven? Microwave magnetrons operate in the 2.4-2.5 GHz range. Guess what? Your wireless network operates at 2.4 GHz...depending on positioning and other factors, running a microwave really mess with your connection
- Do you have a cordless phone? Most cordless phones operate at 2.4 GHz. Notice a pattern here? Newer cordless phones operate at 5.8 GHz, which doesn't interfere with wireless networks
If your Linksys router has any wired ports, try connecting your laptop temporarily using a cable. If your packet loss problems go away then the problem is something interfering with your wireless reception. If none of the above applies, it could be problems with your ISP. If you have a broadband cable, you are sharing bandwidth with your neighbors. If you live in "high density" housing (E.G.: apartment or condos), you could be sharing your bandwidth with a *lot* of people. That could be causing you difficulty. Whatever your connection technology, if you've eliminated your local network as the cause of the problem, your ISP should be able to help you further debug the problem. Well, I do have a microwave, but the packet loss happens all the time. Also, it just randomly started (started=packet loss) for no reason, I didn't change anything. I have it so that only 3 mac addresses (the computers in my house) can access the wireless, so nobody else can get on (I live in a house). I don't know how to do that temporary cache thing you're talking about, but I'll look around on google for it.
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