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Author Topic: Constant 2 Bars  (Read 6985 times)

Victim

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Constant 2 Bars
« on: August 29, 2011, 03:50:04 PM »
I have a problem with my router constantly giving me 2 bars on Xbox Live. Can anyone help me correctly setup my stuff? I need this done asap as I have matches to run later tonight :(
Thanks!

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LookIntoMyEyees

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 04:15:26 PM »
Well the wireless power is dependent on distance and interference, how many walls or wireless devices are around your routers and how far is your Xbox live to your router? Also FurryNutz advises to try wireless G mode it tends to work at farther distances. But nonetheless I would only recommend you to go wired for gaming it is the best method, but I understand not everyone is able to.

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Victim

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 04:20:03 PM »
I live in a Barracks room, so my devices are no more than 15 feet away from my router at all times.. I play my xbox wired (but everything else is wireless)

I just need my settings done correctly.. thats all pretty much

Its annoying when I get 16mbs but still 2 bar constantly on my xbox :(
I know FurryNutz said that he could help via teamviewer
That would be great! I'll pm him :)
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LookIntoMyEyees

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 04:40:40 PM »
Yea PM him, and you were talking about 2 bars in Game play not wireless signal strength. He sure will help you out just PM him and you will be set.

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« Last Edit: August 29, 2011, 04:44:17 PM by LookIntoMyEyees »
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Victim

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2011, 04:43:32 PM »
Yes it is gameplay, not wireless strength.. So its my settings
I'll see if he can help me out with that :)
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XS

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2011, 10:57:19 AM »
What is your download, upload speed and what do you ping at?  The bars are supposed to be a representation of your ping.  If you only have a 2 bar you are probably pinging at over 150ms and there is nothing any router can do to improve this, even this router.
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Victim

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2011, 07:04:27 PM »
my f***ing roommate does nothing but watch f***ing netflix and youtube ALL DAY LONG.. in return, I PAY THE GOD DAMN INTERNET BILL AND I STILL TWO f***ING BAR THE ENTIRE TIME! AHHHH

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anyways, so I was wondering how I am supposed to setup this "gamefuel" thing to work correctly.. Since I am OBVIOUSLY not getting the majority of bandwidth..

Can ANYONE help me with this problem!?
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XS

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2011, 09:20:35 PM »
Use the XBL sticky on this forum and look at my thread about questions on the sticky.  You may have the same ones!
Make sure you add a rule for the PC!

Tell your room mate to get of the internet! Killing newbs takes priority!!!!

What are you pinging at on pingtest.net to your local servers?
« Last Edit: September 01, 2011, 07:42:27 AM by XS »
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DVS27t

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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 11:13:33 PM »
Quote from: Victim on August 31, 2011, 07:04:27 PM
my ****ing roommate does nothing but watch ****ing netflix and youtube ALL DAY LONG.. in return, I PAY THE GOD DAMN INTERNET BILL AND I STILL TWO ****ING BAR THE ENTIRE TIME! AHHHH

/vent

anyways, so I was wondering how I am supposed to setup this "gamefuel" thing to work correctly.. Since I am OBVIOUSLY not getting the majority of bandwidth..

Can ANYONE help me with this problem!?

you need to set top priority to your console (after setting up a DHCP reservation for it).  Then do the same for your roommate's console or PC or whatever he uses to watch that stuff and set it at a VERY low priority. 
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Re: Constant 2 Bars
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 07:12:02 AM »
Lets have someone help you with your router by remoting in and check your router out with you if your interested using teamviewer.com
« Last Edit: September 07, 2011, 02:07:36 PM by FurryNutz »
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