Wifi improvement?

[Vindictive]

Coming from a iphone 3GS. I notice that my connection with the my inspire drops from my bedroom which is about 40 feet away from my router. My 3GS didn't seem to have this issue and i don't recall dropping the connection. Anyone know a way to improve the wifi signal? Or maybe I will need to get a boaster or extender. Thanks.

 

[jruzzano]

I was just going to ask the same. I am coming from HTC Aria and often lose connection to wifi in the garage where I didn't with the Aria. I just hope I don't lose it by the pool in the summer!

 

[Vindictive]

It also appears to be happening to my cell signal. I always had a cell signal at my desk at work with my 3GS but right now it says no service

 

[jruzzano]

I might give this a try YouTube - How to make a Cheap WiFi Antenna Booster - Systm

But I am open to other suggestions, please!

 

[Blanco720]

From what I understand, the connection and speed is also related to the firmware settings of the router (i.e., WAP vs WAP2, etc). I don't have much knowledge in networking, but maybe someone who does could provide some ideal setting for your router that use minimal security settings to optimize the connection speed...

 

[velvetelvis]

if you want the minimum security, use wep.

 

[Blanco720]

and will that make the data faster? Im only getting 12 down on my Inspire standing in the same room as my router which is hardwired into a 100 mbps ethernet...

 

[velvetelvis]

no it wont make it faster. it will just make it easier for people to get into.

 

[fides7]

Try going to menu, wireless and networks, wi-fi settings, menu, advanced, best wi-fi performance. This may help

 

[grasstrout]

wifi on the Inspire is way better than on the N1...if that helps

 

[Vindictive]

This is getting old. I remove all the security settings on my router and I'm still getting drops. BTW I have two inspires and it happens on both. I also connect at work to a different brand router and I get the same dripping of the signal. I also notice that the gps signal goes in and out like others have posted about. I'm getting a wireless repeater on Monday and if that doesn't fix my wireless problem I'm going to return it. And get a Atrix.