Weak wireless signal

[dorky82]

Im using D-link 54g router and 54g pci card.
My router is set it at living room and my room is just right next to it.
My connection is only 11~36bmp and is always low.
I get alot of ping spikes playing game.
Is there way I can improve my wireless connection?
I didnt go 108g connection because my apartment is tiny and didnt think i need better than 54g

 

[Pabster]

Place the router at the highest point possible in the room where it is located.

Try to align the antennas for best performance. This takes some tinkering and trial/error.

 

[OdiN]

Try switching it to another channel. What channel is it on now...6 or 9 I think is D-Link's default if I remember right. Just change that to different ones.

The other problem is that you are using a PCI card which usually get a lot of interference from your computer...lots of metal in the case, etc. I recommend an external USB like the Linksys WUSB-54GP or getting an antenna that you can attach to your PCI card and run to the top of your desk or something.

 

[Thorny]

They also sell high dB attennas at Newegg for around $20. If all else fails, you can always use the old soup can trick

 

[zephyrprime]

I'm guessing the problem is that you live in an apartment. Probably lots of noise around you. Not much you can do unfortunately.

 

[w00t]

I heard if you turn off secruity features the signal goes further.

 

[l Xes l]

take the cover off the antenna.. attach a huge poll of foil onto the antenna...
something i learned in the hood...