Netgear dg834gv2 issues :(

[GreenMint]

Hey all, just a quick query, I bought this router a few years ago, soon after moved to cable and my gf has been using it with her home AOL connection for 2+ years, in the last few months they have had issues with the wireless, it's signal has gone to weak even if the laptop is on top of the router, literally, and my N95 used to be able to get a perfect signal, now nothing at all, nothing has been changed on the router, we updated the firmware about 7 months ago, to the latest one (Checked today, and still is latest). If anyone has any idea on what would be a good way to try and sort this, or any third party firmwares to try before we contact AOL for another (They'll give a free one, but want to extend the contract by 12 months) or scour the MM.

Thanks for any opinions

 

[Bane]

Have you tried removing the arial and reconnecting it? I doubt it will make any difference, but worth a try. Has a black plastic tightening sleeve at base of arial.

There is the DGTeam firmware if it includes any wireless options.

 

[GreenMint]

I'll definitely give that a looksee, thanks.

As for the ariel, i've removed it, tightened the copper nut that it screws against and done all manner of things like that, all of which have had no effect.