jbuckley2004 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I'm trying to understand the meaning of the graphical indication of signal strength given by kwireless monitor in 2006 Free. I've been noticing the indication as I browse is two red bars for my own router in the other room, and consistantly one bar for both of my neighbors (one of whom I know is three doors down). But much to my surprise the other neighbor is suddenly coming in and the signal strength indication is five bars (!!!) and shown in green. Huh? Does anyone know what the green is all about? iwlist ath0 scan shows that he's using two frequencies (not adjacent to mine, fortunately) and the signal level was given as -1 dBm (my own is at -73 dBm). Again, huh? I understand that using two frequencies means he's got a late-generation router, but how is he/she/it blasting me with a 94/94 quality at such a high level? Am I reading kwirelessmonitor incorrectly? Is Eschelon after me? ;> Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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