On 11/1/05, Michael T. Dean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I did not know about USB extension cables - thanks for that.
You
reminded me of the problem (now solved) of the Remote Wonder failing
with no apparrant explanation. I would turn on the system and the
remote just would not work, even though it had worked the night
before. Then I noticed that the small RF antenna was lying on top
of the computer case - just flat, 100% contact. I moved it so
that it hung over the edge of the case, in mid-air. Everything
was back to normal. It appears that keeping the antenna as far as
possible from metal is required for signals to be received well.Note that you can also improve the range by adding a USB extension cable
to the receiver (to get it away from your computer). I have a 10'
extension, but would probably have better luck with a 6' extension (my
total cable length is slightly greater than the maximum length for
reliable USB connections).
I did not know about USB extension cables - thanks for that.
I'm not getting the kind of range I would like when working through
walls, but my house has steel studs. Also, when sitting on the
couch--which is full of metal coils/wires--I sometimes have to hold the
remote away from the couch to get a reliable signal. However, I would
also presume some of it may be my configuration. Unfortunately, it's a
low-priority fix because it works well enough.
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MM
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