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BennyTB9 · 03-28-2009

SNR is not the value you want. SNR = Signal to Noise Ratio. This is only an accurate reading if your program and your wireless adapter show Noise. Noise is unwanted signal from Microwaves/Cordless Phones/Electrical interferrence etc.. Most wireless cards do not show noise. The important number is the Signal Strength. I know a negative number can be confusing but it is a ratio of dB/mV Decibles per millivolt. The closer to a positive number the better. Some wireless AP's will transmit a positive signal ratio directly out of the antenna. I hope this helps.

03-28-2009	#3 (permalink)
BennyTB9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	SNR is not what you want SNR is not the value you want. SNR = Signal to Noise Ratio. This is only an accurate reading if your program and your wireless adapter show Noise. Noise is unwanted signal from Microwaves/Cordless Phones/Electrical interferrence etc.. Most wireless cards do not show noise. The important number is the Signal Strength. I know a negative number can be confusing but it is a ratio of dB/mV Decibles per millivolt. The closer to a positive number the better. Some wireless AP's will transmit a positive signal ratio directly out of the antenna. I hope this helps.