BB 8530 Wifi Help.

[Lanshire]

Hey Guys..

I just want to say upfront that i know i am probably doing something wrong, So i am gonna give you all the information that i know.

I own the blackberry 8530 model ( bought it from Virgin mobile) and i really like it. However, my Charter cable modem at home has wireless on it..and for some reason i am only getting 1 bar ( sometimes none)..even when i am standing next to the modem itself i am only getting 1 bar.

I have tried everything that i know.. ( using the right ssid< and the right pre-shared key as well).. i have even tried the push button setup ( have one on my modem as well) and when i can connect..i am still only getting 1 bar.. i should be getting at least 4 bars in my house< since i am only 5 feet from my modem.. ( 20 max).

I have gotten into my modem properties ( not a linksys< its a Charter surfboard modem) and have tried it as well.
Logged in went to "wireless" tab and then to "Primary network"

and i am not sure if it is something in there i am supposed to be doing or not.

Ay help would be appreciated. I have a unlimited Data plan.

[Teknojnky]

you are in the 8350i forum, not the 8530.

[n.oswald]

From personal experience, I know that using WiFi, does not increase your wireless coverage/reception. You acquire a better connection, however it does not make the coverage bars go up. The only time I see my WiFi strength is when I go to Options->WiFi, or when I'm on BB App World v3.0. Blackberry's do not have a WiFi "signal strength" indicator. When your WiFi is turned on (not necessarily connected), there is an icon on the top right of the screen that is grayed-out. It may still be that gray color when you're connected to a network, however, when you have made a SOLID connection, that icon will be white. Another way to know if you're connected to a WiFi network or not, is to look at the top of the screen above the clock. I have Nextel, so above the clock it says "Nextel" when I have service. When I'm connected to my network at home, it says "Nextel-linksys".