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11-08-2012 1:50 PM
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Just got connected
how easy was that
I wonder if anyone would have any tips on how to extend the range of the technicolor router? The old talk talk D link one was much better and I could connect anywhere in the house or garden this new one seems a bit limited. It is in the same place using the same phone socket but cant get a signal unless i`m in the same room. I have tried shifting it around but dosent seem to get any better. I am a bit of a novice with router set up and stuff but would it be possible to use my old router with plusnet or maybe buy another with a better range?
I Must say it is so nice to speak to someone who can understand and speak english perfectly in the call centre
Think I will enjoy my time with Plusnet

I wonder if anyone would have any tips on how to extend the range of the technicolor router? The old talk talk D link one was much better and I could connect anywhere in the house or garden this new one seems a bit limited. It is in the same place using the same phone socket but cant get a signal unless i`m in the same room. I have tried shifting it around but dosent seem to get any better. I am a bit of a novice with router set up and stuff but would it be possible to use my old router with plusnet or maybe buy another with a better range?
I Must say it is so nice to speak to someone who can understand and speak english perfectly in the call centre

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Re: Simples
11-08-2012 10:38 PM
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Yes, the wireless signal of the Technicolour router is a bit rubbish. I'd like an answer to this too.
My (very) old Linksys router is far better providing a 5 bar signal anywhere in the house. The Technicolour thing struggles to supply 2 bars at a range of about 5 metre with no obstacles in between.
I think a change back is imminent and bin the new one.
My (very) old Linksys router is far better providing a 5 bar signal anywhere in the house. The Technicolour thing struggles to supply 2 bars at a range of about 5 metre with no obstacles in between.

I think a change back is imminent and bin the new one.
Re: Simples
13-08-2012 9:15 AM
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Hi all,
You might be able to improve it by using a program like InSSIDer on the PC (or I've had some luck with Wifi Analyzer on Android - it's handy having a scanner on something portable) to check there's no conflicting signals on the same channel? You can find out how to change the channel here: http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/hardware/technicolor-582n-wireless.shtml
We've a few more tips on our website on how to improve the wireless signal here: http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/wireless_broadband/wireless_signal.shtml/
Hope that helps.
You might be able to improve it by using a program like InSSIDer on the PC (or I've had some luck with Wifi Analyzer on Android - it's handy having a scanner on something portable) to check there's no conflicting signals on the same channel? You can find out how to change the channel here: http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/hardware/technicolor-582n-wireless.shtml
We've a few more tips on our website on how to improve the wireless signal here: http://www.plus.net/support/broadband/wireless_broadband/wireless_signal.shtml/
Hope that helps.
Re: Simples
13-08-2012 10:29 AM
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Thanks for that Matt. There's no way I'm going to start changing things in the router, fiddle around with programmes on my computers or sart re-positioning the router!
It's plugged into the master socket, just about the centre of the property and in exactly the same position as other wireless routers I've used, D-Link, Netgear, Linksys. They've all provided an excellent signal to inside and outside the house. Maybe because they all have/had a decent external aerial?
No, I'll ditch the Plusnet supplied thing and revert to the Linksys!
It's plugged into the master socket, just about the centre of the property and in exactly the same position as other wireless routers I've used, D-Link, Netgear, Linksys. They've all provided an excellent signal to inside and outside the house. Maybe because they all have/had a decent external aerial?
No, I'll ditch the Plusnet supplied thing and revert to the Linksys!

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