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Wondering what your current wireless signal strength is? Here is a current signal chart to better explain the strength and what each sigal allows.
To check your current wireless strength you can download a wifi analyzer from the App Store or from Google Play.
| dBm |
Description |
| 30 |
Maximum signal strength, you are probably standing right next to the access point. |
| 50 |
Anything down to this level can be considered excellent signal strength. |
| 60 |
Good, reliable signal strength |
| 67 |
A reliable connection and signal strength, such as voice over Wi-Fi and non-HD video streaming. |
| 70 |
Not a strong signal. Light browsing and email. |
| 80 |
Unreliable signal strength, will not suffice for most services. |
| 90 |
The chances of even connecting are very low at this level. |
| dB |
Description |
| >40dB SNR |
Excellent signal (5 bars); always associated; lightening fast. |
| 25-40 |
Excellent signal (5 bars); always associated; lightening fast. |
| 15-25 |
Low signal (2 bars); always associated; usually fast. |
| 10-15 |
Very low signal (1 bar); mostly associated; mostly slow. |
| 5-10 |
No signal; not associated; no go. |