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Wireless Internet: I think I need another access point
I think I need another access point
by Patrick Hahl - 10/25/05 1:51 AMThis is what I need to do. I have cable modem and linksys wireless, 4 port router in basement, with one of the wired ports going to 5 port hub on second floor. Signal in basement is great, ok on first floor, but not too good on second floor, where 2 daughters want to go wireless. Can I install an access point? on 5 port hub on second floor to get better signal for daughters? If so, recommendations on which one would be greatky appreciated, as well as any hints and points on how to make it all work.
Thanks, Pat Hahl
some access point options
by linkit - 10/25/05 7:59 AM In reply to: I think I need another access point by Patrick HahlA simple solution may be to move your wireless router to the first or second floor. If you think of the broadcast range of the router as a big spherical bubble with the router in the center, it will make sense. With this analogy, having the router in the basement is like having the lover half of the bubble broadcasting its signal below the basement floor (no computers trying to access it from there).
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If you can't try the router on a different floor, I would replace the hub with a wireless access point or another wireless router. Stick with Linksys to ensure maximum compatibility with your router and one-stop customer support. Another option would be do keep the hub and by a Linksys Wirless Range Expander.
OPTION: Replace hub with Linksys Wireless Access point = WAP54G
Will do a great job. Only drawback is that it doesn't have any ports to allow computers to make a wired connection.
OPTION: Replace hub with another Linksys router
Gives you a wireless access point with 3 wired ports.
Info for Connecting Two WRT54G Routers Together.
OPTION: Linksys WRE54G (Wireless Range Expander) can be a royal PITA to configure. It doesn't have a port to make a wired connection for initial configuration, but it will do the job if you can get it configured properly.
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You might want to consider just buying a new Netgear Rangemax Wireless Router with MIMO technology (WPN824) to replace your old router if you are going to spend some money. Here's why:
1. It will work with your existing wireless-b,g adapters.
2. It will improve your range with your EXISTING ADAPTERS
3. Price dropped to $100 ($89 after rebate at CompUSA this week)
4. Current promotion: buy a WPN824, trade in an old wireless router or access point, and get a free Rangemax Wireless Adapter. http://www.netgear.com/promotions/2005/tradeup.php
This was a great help.
by hankbates - 11/11/05 8:36 AM In reply to: some access point options by linkitI am doing the same thing with a couple of SMC routers, and had done everything you suggest except that I had connected a numbered port on the first router to the WAN port on the second. Moving to a numbered port on the second router fixed the problem and gave me connectivity.
Thanks!
(NT) good to hear! Nice job on your part.
by linkit - 11/11/05 7:54 PM In reply to: This was a great help. by hankbatessetting up wireless in office
by irene thompson - 10/26/05 10:48 AM In reply to: I think I need another access point by Patrick HahlOur office has 10 staff and have lan networking and we have a server. We are moving to a new location and will would like to also have wireless capability. We also have 3 outside sales who will be in the new office periodically and when they bring their notebooks would like to be able to connect to the our internet. Their notebooks have wireless too.
What do you recommend and can we have wireless also.
thank you.
Just a point of order please.
by R. Proffitt
- 10/26/05 11:41 AM
In reply to: setting up wireless in office by irene thompson
When you reply to a person's post, you are in effect answering their question or in some cases writing "me too".
Did you check the reply to your other posting?
Bob
Pre-n solution
by publish1 - 11/10/05 1:29 PM In reply to: I think I need another access point by Patrick HahlIf you haven't already gotten one, the Belkin Pre-N MIMO is astounding. I had the same problem you describe with Linksys and now with the Pre-N I can even get a strong signal out in the detached workshop.
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