Really low wifi signal!

[Hypno]

Appologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but ive trawled so many forums i forget where everything is! (noob)

I have my lovely new MDA vario on t-mobile, runs fast, everything works great, however, my wifi signal from my router (asus WL-500G) is really poor even in the same room as the router! forget about the room next door! I have set the device for "maxumim performance" (less battery) and have set my router power settings to maximum, but i still get very bad signal! im sure this is my MDA as my laptop connects to the router no problems from upstairs or garden! Im using the standard wifi software, thought about hitchhiker although user reviews seem to suggest that it "leeks" data and is unstable! Could anyone please suggest what i could do?

Many thanks,

Luke

[eva_d]

I have my lovely new MDA vario on t-mobile, runs fast, everything works great, however, my wifi signal from my router (asus WL-500G) is really poor even in the same room as the router! forget about the room next door! I have set the device for "maxumim performance" (less battery) and have set my router power settings to maximum, but i still get very bad signal! im sure this is my MDA as my laptop connects to the router no problems from upstairs or garden!

actually this is quite common problem with this device, some people complained about that already. same thing is with my wireless network - sometimes Wizard is completely 'blind' for WiFi signal, even if router is in the same room, and i need to invoke connection manually from network card manager. :( with iPAQ rx3715 which i used before Wizard i never had such problems and WiFi worked flawlessly...

[leeky]

well, you can increased the signal performance a bit better if you change the setting on your Wifi to best performance, but it will drain your battery...

[Hypno]

Is it worth taking my MDA back and getting a new one? i have already set the network adaper to maximum performance (less battery)! If its a general problem with alot of MDA's will a new handset fix this? or what about upgrading the radio? im using all the standard ROMs etc that came with the handset at the moment, im scared of messing it up/loosing access to my unlimeted browsing (that i pay £9.99 a month for:D ) Im happy with the menu speed and everything its just the wifi letting me down! If upgrading the Rom/radio is advisiable could someone please tell me what version works with the MDA?

My current versions are as follows: (this was bought brand new last week so im assuming i have the latest t-mobile rom?)

ROM: 2.21.2.6WWE
Radio: 02.19.11
Protocol: 4.1.13.09
Ex Rom: 2.21.2.109

Many thanks for everyones help.

[leeky]

try to tweak Wifi to used a G signal from the default B signal...if your Wifi network can accomodate G signal also....for further information look at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=38898 and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=53784

[knowsleyroader]

Cant say I have any trouble at all with the wifi. Can use it in any room in the house with no problems. I would first check out a new unit and if thats the same then maybe it doesnt like your router ?