How can I improve wi-fi at rv parks?
Most, if not all, the rv parks I've stayed at have only intermitten wi-fi signals. These are private parks, KOA parks,and a FEW resort rv parks. How can I get better/more consistent reception? Woul...
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vandave wrote:Your device absolutely makes a difference. All internet traffic is a two way conversation. Even when streaming downloads your device needs to constantly communicate with the website that is streaming the content.
Thank you for all the quick replies. Does it make a difference by using an i-pad and not a laptop?
Apple is notorious for having de-powered the radio transmitters in their devices in order to increase battery life. Smaller devices have smaller antenna, smaller batteries and almost always less radio transmitter power. It is common for a laptop to work when a handheld device right next to it cannot communicate. Testing is easy, just move closer to the access point and you will notice your device will suddenly connect, your speeds will increase and everything will just plain work better. Another big problem is interference from other wireless devices. They are all transmitting on one of 11 frequencies available for wifi. In reality, there are only three non-overlapping frequencies. It is pretty easy for your signal to get overrun by others. Wifi is wrought with problems beyond the control of even the best systems.
