Weak Signal with HomeHub 3

I've just switched to BT Infinity which entailed changing my Home Hub. The new one is much weaker than it's predecessor which is disappointing as coverage is now poor. However if I change the setting on the HH (eg switch channel)  it briefly ramps up the power so 2-3 more bars appear on wireless devices around the house, but only for a minute or two before dropping back to one bar again. Any clues as to how to keep it at the higher power?
Andy

Are you running wireless devices at different speeds, or are all your devices wireless "n" capable?
If there are no wireless "n" devices, then changing the HH3 to wireless "b/g only" will help.
There are more suggestions to do with wireless and networking on these two links from my help website.
Wireless connection problems
Network connection problems and possible solutions
There are some useful help pages here, for BT Broadband customers only, on my personal website.
BT Broadband customers - help with broadband, WiFi, networking, e-mail and phones.

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