Re: [SLE] Linksys WMP54G & SuSE 9.3 Pro problems (was: Bombproof...)



--- bernd <suse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Basically, the problem is that my signal drops between my machines
> and
> the router (Linksys WRT54G v.3). Signal drops and then it picks it
> back up again after 5-90 seconds. After a series of these drops, the
>
> ap is lost altogether. After an active scan, I may or may not find
> the ap, and even if the ap is found and I connect "successfully", I'm
> not able to find the name servers again.

Sounds like a physical environment problem more than anything to do
with software. Bring the machines close together for a while and see if
that makes it work more reliably.

Generally, wireless doesn't go through concrete, or metal reinforced,
walls all that well, it's pretty much line of sight and a deliberately
fairly weak--read short-range unless you tamper with it or the
antennae--signal. It won't like a lot of wood/plasterboard walls
either.

iwconfig will tell you something about Link Quality, that is, the
signal to noise ratio, which will give you an idea if the system is
working with strong or weak signals. The same command appears to offer
some chance to alter the transmit power of the card, (but not of your
router/ap, unless that too is a Linux system). That might help some.

I was hoping the thread would return to its original meaning as I'm
looking for a "card that works well with Linux, is robust and reliable
in installation, and for which the drivers are particularly well
tested" (read "bombproof" too ;) In a recent thread, someone suggested
the DLink DWL-650+ if memory serves, but that was only a single
recommendation.

Did you check the hardware compatibility lists for other ideas?

Good luck,
Cheers,
Simon


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