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Greg Helledy on 26 Sep 2017 11:25:21 -0700
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[PLUG] odd wifi performance
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- From: Greg Helledy <gregsonh@gra-inc.com>
- To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
- Subject: [PLUG] odd wifi performance
- Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:25:27 -0400
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I have the miniature PC I posted about last week set up with PFSense as
recommended here. I have a lot to learn about how it works, but
everything is good so far except for wifi performance. It is running
with 802.11g, and standing near the device, using my phone as a
primitive signal meter, I get a signal strength of "very strong" and a
link speed of 54 Mbps. Two rooms away, where the TV and Amazon Fire
Stick are located, I get a signal strength of "good", but a link speed
of only 12 Mbps. Does it seem odd that speed drops off that quickly if
the signal is still "good"?
I haven't tested what speed the Tomato router delivers at the TV, but
it's clear that this new device is producing a weaker signal than the
old one. The wireless card is an AzureWave AW-NU706H, which is
apparently an ok unit, but the supplied antennas have no markings on
them...is it possible that these antennas are junk and replacing them
would make a big improvement? Anyone have any recommendations for
replacement antennas?
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Greg Helledy
GRA, Incorporated
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www.gra.aero
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