Issues with WiFi Signal Strength in notification bar

This is my first sojourn into a high-end smart phone. Purchased RMHD 3 days ago and have had no issues except for one. The WiFi signal strength symbol in the notification bar consistently shows minimal signal even when standing next to the router. If I power the device down and then back again, it shows full strength for a few minutes then reverts to the minimal signal strength again. If I check the wifi connection in the settings menu it always shows "excellent" signal strength. Furthermore, I have had no issues with getting online regardless of what the signal strength meter shows. Has anyone else seen this issue or is it even something to be concerned about? Thanks for your responses.

Curious. Do you have the option to "Avoid Poor Connections" checked in the Advanced sub-menu within the WiFi settings menu? See my screen shots. I have turned my option off (unchecked the box) and that helped some of the problems I was having with the WiFi connection at work.



Sent from my Droid Razr MAXX HD.

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Sent from my Droid Razr MAXX HD.

I'll give the speed test a shot and see whats what. Thanks

Just found this thread after finding the same issue with my razr hd. You can see that the download speeds are fine, and everything works as it should but the wifi signal definitely shows that it's weak (you can see it in the screenshot). I also tried unchecking the "avoid poor connections" option, but it didn't work. This is a rooted razr hd running jelly bean, btw.