Rio RV Park

Brownsville, Texas

WiFi Computer Reception Varies

Enjoy the freedom of Wireless Highspeed Computing.

WiFi computers vary in quality and speed as much as WiFi systems do.

This was a surprise to me as no or very little comparison is on the Internet about the quality of connections for different computers. I had a person within 150 feet of an antenna who complained about low signal strength. It could be the antenna shooting high over the computer, metal on the roof or side walls, or maybe something else. I got my trusty HP Pavilion with wireless built in and paid them a visit. The two computers set side by side had drastically different reception levels. My HP Pavilion had a constant signal strength of 4 of 5 rating. Theirs was at a 2 at best and sometimes dropped to 1. My HP remained connected to the internet the whole time while theirs dropped on and off. They suggested me increasing the signal strength for the weak computers. This is very do-able but then you risk creating bounces off metal objects that knock other users off the internet. Plus amplifiers put noise on the system seriously reducing the quality of signal. These customers through a better understanding are now very happy and used the park highspeed computer hookup the rest of their stay.

Go to Rio Signal Strengths for a more complete understanding of real signal strengths. This was not written by the park owner or staff, but a professional document from a study you can also see.

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Rio RV Park
8801 Boca Chica Blvd.
Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone: 956-831-4653 or 866-279-1775
Fax: 956-831-0147