Airport Express audio cutout, even through ethernet.

Hi all,
I have my laptop wirelessly connected to my linksys router.
My airport express is wired to my stereo, and wired to my linksys router.
Music will very often cut out and give me a -3256 error. This is very irritating.
Help
Thanks,
Mark

What's more important than just the signal value it the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR).
Since you already downloaded iStumbler, try using its Inspector feature (select Edit > Inspector from iStumbler's menu) to determine the SNR. Within the Inspector's Properties, note the values for "signal" & "noise." Start with your MacBook near the Linksys, note the readings, and then, choose the locations where you will typically use your MacBook to stream iTunes.
SNR is the signal level (in dBm) minus the noise level (in dBm). For example, a signal level of -53dBm measured near an access point and typical noise level of -90dBm yields a SNR of 37dB, a healthy value for wireless LANs.
The SNR, as measured from the MacBook, decreases as the range to the base station increases because of applicable free space loss. Also an increase in RF interference from microwave ovens and cordless phones, which increases the noise level, also decreases SNR.
SNR Guideline
o 40dB+ SNR = Excellent signal
o 25dB to 40dB SNR = Very good signal
o 15dB to 25dB SNR = Low signal
o 10dB to 15dB SNR = Very low signal
o 5dB to 10dB SNR = No signal
If the SNR is 20dB+ at each of these locations, then you should be getting reasonable performance from your Linksys. If less, either try to locate the source of the Wi-Fi interference or try relocating either the router or your MacBook until they are within a 20dB SNR range of each other.

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