Router on 2nd floor, computer in basement, did the math its 45 feet but it has to travel through like 5 walls. Will the signal be sufficient to access the internet?
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Is an 802.11g wireless signal weakened when it travels through walls?3 comments to Is an 802.11g wireless signal weakened when it travels through walls? |
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wireless runs off radio waves. Radio waves lose their signal when traveling through dense material like walls. Most sheet rock walls affect it slightly but studs (wood in your walls), bricks, pipes have more of an effect so yes the signal is weakened when traveling through dense material. 45 feet isnt that far for wireless g but it should be sufficient for 5 walls. It might not be the strongest but it wont be that weak either. If you want a more powerful connection you can increase the wireless power through the interface but dont over do it as it might cause your router to fail prematurely. Or try switching to wireless n standard as it is stronger and travels further. You can also buy boosters that you can place on the 1st floor to boost the signal but overall you shouldnt have no problem connecting.
5 walls (45 ft) may work but very slowly.
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Additional signal may be lost by bookshelves, appliances, and clothes closets.
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Room contents, especially kitchens, increase signal loss.
Wood (studs) walls will reduce signal strength some, but metallic items, like pipes, and especially power cables, or other strong electro-magnetic fields will cause disruptions.
Nothing like turning it on and see what’s up.