Wireless signal changes from strong to weak after connecting
- by gibberish
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?