[PLUG] odd wifi performance

[Greg Helledy <gregsonh@gra-inc.com>]

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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