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Author Topic: Signal range  (Read 4019 times)

james5829

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Signal range
« on: August 04, 2009, 02:28:32 PM »
I have my DGL-4500 set on the 5ghz signal because I seem to get much faster connections but the range is terrible.  I have a 2 story house and the router is in the middle of the house off of the floor.  I get 3 bars right below the router at 240mbs but about 10 feet away the signal fades away.  Is there any way to increase the range of the signal or should I just go to the 2.4 signal?  Also, is the 5mgh signal really quicker?
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james5829

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Re: Signal range
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2009, 02:34:48 PM »
Also, is there a range extender that can be used with this router that might help?
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anon

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Re: Signal range
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2009, 04:57:25 PM »
Go with the one that gets you the best performance. 2.4GHz will penetrate surfaces better than 5GHz. Placement of the antennas will also help.
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NovaE

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Re: Signal range
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2009, 12:48:41 AM »
Also, silly thing here. Check to make sure you dont have anything that generates a HIGH energy frequency within 5-7 meters of the DGL. If there is, your signal will drop incredibly at 2.4 also
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