I just purchased the D-Link Xtreme N Desktop Wireless Network card that proclaims to have up to 6x the range and 14x the speed than 802.11g. It has 3 antennas. So far, my speed holds steady at 54.0 Mbps, and my signal strength varies between low and very low. I can browse/cruise the internet ok, but sometimes i have to wait a bit for a download.
I operate this computer in my room, which is in a downstairs daylight finished basement. My computer is approximately 30ft from the Linksys wireless router upstairs. My inner bedroom wall is the only wall between them. My computer
sits on the wood floor under my desk, which has in-floor heating, and is next to the tv in my room which also has the 2 vcrs and DVD player. Would the tv/players cause any interference to my reception? A friend of mine suggested I try putting tin foil on the back of my computer to shield the antennas from it for better reception. Another friend suggested i move my computer to the other side of my room against the inside wall placing it about 7ft closer to the router. Does anyone have any input or suggestions to how i can improve my wireless signal??