Title: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 15 September, 2013, 01:35:53 PM
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 15 September, 2013, 01:35:53 PM
Is there a device that can monitor the strength & consistency of WiFi signals? I ask because I might be given a laptop some time in the future but it will be only partly useful if I can't find a consistent signal....
Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: Frank on 15 September, 2013, 01:47:49 PM
Post by: Frank on 15 September, 2013, 01:47:49 PM
Quote from: The Doctor Alt 8 on 15 September, 2013, 01:35:53 PM
Is there a device that can monitor the strength & consistency of WiFi signals? I ask because I might be given a laptop some time in the future but it will be only partly useful if I can't find a consistent signal....
If you're thinking of using a USB dongle for mobile internet access, whichever service provider you opt for will let you check coverage with something like this on their own website:
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/mobile-broadband/coverage-checker/
Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 15 September, 2013, 05:19:31 PM
Post by: The Enigmatic Dr X on 15 September, 2013, 05:19:31 PM
If the lap top is free are you not looking a gift horse in the mouth?
It's like asking where to get cheap petrol as someone is giving you a car.
It's like asking where to get cheap petrol as someone is giving you a car.
Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 15 September, 2013, 08:13:31 PM
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 15 September, 2013, 08:13:31 PM
Of course not!
I am simply wondering if there was a way of testing signal strength & consistency before I went wandering round the flat like an idiot, laptop in hand trying to find a sweet spot! Would save embarrassment and time ... You see the person has BT infinity package which means apparently that. They have WiFi access ...
I am simply wondering if there was a way of testing signal strength & consistency before I went wandering round the flat like an idiot, laptop in hand trying to find a sweet spot! Would save embarrassment and time ... You see the person has BT infinity package which means apparently that. They have WiFi access ...
Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: Frank on 15 September, 2013, 08:41:46 PM
Post by: Frank on 15 September, 2013, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: The Doctor Alt 8 on 15 September, 2013, 08:13:31 PM
Of course not!
I am simply wondering if there was a way of testing signal strength & consistency before I went wandering round the flat like an idiot, laptop in hand trying to find a sweet spot! Would save embarrassment and time ... You see the person has BT infinity package which means apparently that. They have WiFi access ...
Try http://www.broadband.bt.com/ppc/affiliates/lightbox.html#freeWifi
or http://maps.fon.com/
... but obviously your ability to access BT hotspots will only last as long as the laptop's owner keeps paying his monthly BT bill, Doc.
Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: vzzbux on 17 September, 2013, 11:12:09 PM
Post by: vzzbux on 17 September, 2013, 11:12:09 PM
At the moment Virgin Media has the new Super hub 2 for 60meg and above customers only. The hub is virtually omni directional. It has a great range and had great penertration through walls etc. Even BT were impressed with it.
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Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: Banners on 18 September, 2013, 07:50:27 AM
Post by: Banners on 18 September, 2013, 07:50:27 AM
Quote from: The Doctor Alt 8Is there a device that can monitor the strength & consistency of WiFi signals?
Yes - if you have an Android smartphone.
Wifi Analyzer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&hl=en)
(I expect there's an iOS version too if you're that way inclined).
Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: TordelBack on 18 September, 2013, 08:08:13 AM
Post by: TordelBack on 18 September, 2013, 08:08:13 AM
Quote from: Banners on 18 September, 2013, 07:50:27 AM
Yes - if you have an Android smartphone.
It's a long-shot, but I'm guessing the answer is... 'no'. Life in the technological underclass.
Title: Re: Another stupid question from me...
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 18 September, 2013, 05:56:25 PM
Post by: The Doctor Alt 8 on 18 September, 2013, 05:56:25 PM
And you would be right.