Poor signal on Belkin notebook adapter

[Dave]

I'm using a Belkin router, with Belkin adapters for a
wireless connection. The router is model F5D6231-4, the
adapter (for a laptop) is F5D6020. I'm using a Toshiba
Satellite A115-S129. When I get the adapter installed, I
get a very poor and inconsistent signal strength, even if
I'm next to the router. However, if I use a Belkin USB
adapter (F5D6050), my signal strenth is excellent. Is
there something in XP that might not be set up right or
is this probably a compatibility issue? I've downloaded
all the latest drivers for the adapters and the router.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

 

[Bill Castner]

There might be some adapter configuration issues. If your Toshiba
uses the Intel wired/wireless adapter, be sure to disable the adapter
bonding feature.

Remember that the laptop likely has its antennas in a horizontal
plane, twist the AP/Router antennas so that one points parallel to the
floor, the other straight up.

Note too that even small movements of your laptop may make a
significant difference in signal strength. The adavantage of the USB
adapter is that its antenna and physical positioning can be more
easily adjusted. Do the same by re-orienting your laptop.

 

[Dave]

Good suggestions, but still didn't work. The signal
strength got as high as 60% but also completely dropped
out again.

Thanks anyway.

-----Original Message-----
There might be some adapter configuration issues. If your Toshiba
uses the Intel wired/wireless adapter, be sure to disable the adapter
bonding feature.

Remember that the laptop likely has its antennas in a horizontal
plane, twist the AP/Router antennas so that one points parallel to the
floor, the other straight up.

Note too that even small movements of your laptop may make a
significant difference in signal strength. The adavantage of the USB
adapter is that its antenna and physical positioning can be more
easily adjusted. Do the same by re-orienting your laptop.