Wireless signal changes from strong to weak after connecting

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Published on 2012-05-28T21:36:56Z Indexed on 2012/05/31 22:44 UTC
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Router (primary AP) is a WRVS4400N, WAP (signal booster) is a WAP4410N.

Problem: User is physically located within ten feet of WAP (>200 feet from main wireless router). Signal is at 5 bars as user connects to wireless network. Within seconds, signal is at or below two bars and connection is poor.

Background: Trying to solve problem of weak wireless signal in back offices. Desired result is for client laptops to automatically switch to the stronger signal.

  • WAP is connected to network via Ethernet cable.
  • WAP is set to AP mode (instead of Wireless Repeater mode)
  • WAP does appear to boost signal. Using Windows 7 sys tray Connect To A Network applet, can observe signal boost as laptop approaches the WAP.
  • Above-described problem happens to users located near or beyond the WAP. It does not happen to users in close proximity to the router.

Secondary Question: If using WAP in AP Mode, do WAP and Router (primary AP) need to be on the same channel?

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