Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio WIFI range is worse than Boom

2010-01-16 Thread eganders
As a technology, WiFi is very dependent on signal strength, hence antenna placement can be a big factor. The antennas for the Boom and the Radio are embedded in their respective products. The inexpensive and easy fix if it works - physically move, or re-orient, your Radio, wireless access point

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio WIFI range is worse than Boom

2010-01-16 Thread Apesbrain
I don't mean to pile on, but my Radio reception is about the same as OP. In the same room as the router (802.11g/WEP 128) it works fine. If I move it a few rooms over, it won't connect. In the same spot my wireless laptop has no problem. I am running the current firmware. There's nothing remar

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio WIFI range is worse than Boom

2010-01-14 Thread MickeyG
That's the latest firmware. That's not the problem. Can you list the contents of the Diagnostic screen? Mickey -- MickeyG Transporter > Classé Audio DR6 > Mark Levinson 23 > Wilson Watt 3/Puppy 1/Martin Logan Dynamo 700

Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio WIFI range is worse than Boom

2010-01-14 Thread MickeyG
The wireless chip is a different one than previously. However, you should not be seeing this. The Radio normally has pretty good range and is comparable to Boom. Can you confirm your firmware version? It's possible to see these issues with factory installed firmware, and you shouldn't see them wi