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- 9/4/09 2:43 PM
Wireless network issues
by georgewaldron - 9/6/09 11:30 AM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Sometimes other wireless devices in the home or evan a neighbor's home can interfer with wireless network connections. Wireless cameras, wireless (cordless phones)or other devices can cancel out the signal. They all work in the 2.4 GHZ radio range. You can try to change the channel of your wireless Access Point or router to see if it solves your cut off issue. However beaware cordless phones with what they call securely features change channels each time you go off hook and can cycle through all eleven channels assigned to the 2.4 GHZ range. So as a way to test for this being the culpert turn the power off of the cordless phone.
Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connec
by faraaway - 9/6/09 8:54 PM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi cory from my experience this issue is related to OVERHEATING , please make ssure that the router disipator its clean of Dust,and that every hole is perfectly clear for air circulation,due to the fact of diferent temperatures/humidity from day to day, thats why some days will work fine and others may crash, once you have cleaned perfectly then reset the configuration and lets see if i was wrong, good luck!
I forgot about completely
by LionsMike - 9/6/09 9:48 PM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connec by faraawaySome routers have a small cooling fan (most do not) it would also be a good idea to make sue that if the manufacturer put a fan in, that it is running. Fans do draw more dust into the unit so if there is a fan open the case and make sure that it is not full of dust.
Home Wireless Issues
by techman12345 - 9/6/09 10:44 PM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi'
This might help.
Make sure someone did not put something in line from router to computer trying to access wireless or the router was moved.
Power surges can ruin the Wireless Antenna but hard wired will work
fine.
In that case you need to replace the router most of the time.
I've had the same problem and found it was the router so I replaced it and it worked fine.
I was still able to use the bad wireless router hard wired.
It also could be the USB if it was removed incorrectly.
Always use safe to remove when removing USB devices.
Some other things to check.
Power down wireless router then back on check signal.
Download the updated firmware from router manufactures site and install.
Reset router with hidden switch to factory settings.
Access router with IP address and they might have a test you can do to check connectivity and router configuration setup.
Hope This Helps
Tazz
Wireles home networking
by Rabo101 - 9/7/09 11:55 AM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When South Africa at last got ADSL recently, I opted for "the fastest" that came with a Mega 105 WR modem which can take five computers. I am too old and stupid to set up such a connection, so a friend kindly gave of his time and effort.
I was enthralled with the 'wireless" ability, but he used the cable that came with the equipment. I asked why not wireless? He said "because one cannot guarantee it's safety - cable will always give excellent connection anyway."
I have used cable ever since. The point is, if there is even a whisper of insecurity about wireless, why use it? Unless there is no other option of course. Interesting comments above folks!
How much limitation for security
by LionsMike - 9/7/09 8:45 PM In reply to: Wireles home networking by Rabo101If there has a been a robery within 20 miles of your home in the past 5 years, would you go outdoors with less than a twelve gauge and a 44 magnum? Some people just don't see the value in 500 pounds of security to protect against 1 ounce of threat. My daughter likes to sit with her legs crossed under her thighs to make a table for her laptop. She does it all over the house, and the yard. running dozens of 100 foot or more cat5 cables and keeping an extra long one to lay out if she moves around would just not be convenient.
Most of us are now into the 90's at least. IU would guess that probably one home in evry 3 in the USA has cordless phones or cell phones.
Type of Device being used
by justine10123 - 9/7/09 6:50 PM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If you are connecting to a 2 wire modem
I've only had good connections using Airlink and Belkin devices.
All of the other manufactures didn't have the range.
Also don't mix wireless G with wireless N modems.
Use G with G's and N with N's.
A few more things to consider
by BradJohnson2 - 9/7/09 9:37 PM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
There's been some great suggestions here, but there's also been some misinformation posted as well. Here's what I recommend.
1. Check router/PC antenna location/position. The antennas on your router and PC are likely an omni-directional type which has a donut-shaped coverage pattern perpendicular to the antenna. If the router and desktop are on the same floor, make sure the antennas are vertical. If not, try angling the antennas so their "donuts" are on the same plane.
2. Eliminate/minimize interference.
2a. If you use 2.4ghz cordless phones or baby monitors, be mindful of any wifi connection issues when they are in use. Possibly relocate the base units. If possible, make sure your microwave is not between the router and desktop. When in use, a microwave will obliterate wifi signals in the general vicinity.
2b. If you have neighbors with wifi try changing wifi channels in the router. There are 11 channel selections for just this reason. Remember, you can only see other routers if they are broadcasting their SSID, and turning that off is a measure of security some choose to utilitize (although not a great one). This may help with cordless phones as well.
3. Electronics do fail. The primary cause of electronic failure is excessive heat. Make sure your router and PC have sufficient clear space surrounding them for good air flow. You can try pointing a small fan at the router or PC wifi adapter (if it's external), but you are buying a little more time with this at best. If your laptop does not exhibit a connection-dropping issue, it's probably your desktop adapter.
As for upgrading to 3rd party firmware, while I doubt it would help your specific problem, there are many benefits. It's not for everyone as the installation and configuration can be confusing, but the added functionality can make it worth the while. And as for comments that "nobody knows the hardware as well as the manufacturer", that's just bunk. The time and effort put into many of the 3rd party firmware projects should make the manufacturers blush. Granted, the manufacturers make decisions based on cost/benefit, for the 3rd party groups it's a time/benefit decision, and somebody usually finds the time. I've been running DD-WRT on 3 of my routers for the last year or so and it is rock-solid. I've also enjoyed the added benefit of enhanced diagnostics and several other awesome features like a VPN server and Wireless Bridge mode.
Wireless connection problem
by James P Robbins - 10/10/09 6:58 PM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Start by making sure all the physical connections to your wireless router are tight. Check for possible damage to any cables going to or from your router, including the power cord. Record the date and time that the router fails or gives an error message. Check your computer's
HCL ( Hardware Compatibility List ) file to make sure that your router is compatible with your PC ( make, year, and model ) and operating system. If there are no compatibility issues and all the connections are tight, and you still have problems, contact your Internet Service Provider. Sometimes they can diagnose the problem remotely, sometimes they have to send a technician to your home or office.
I had the same problem...
by Pyrik - 10/17/09 11:52 AM In reply to: Home wireless network connection getting intermittent connections, help! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
and nobody could figure out what the cause was. Not tech support from my ISP (who blamed my PC), my router manufacturer (who blamed my ISP), nor my PC manufacturer (who blamed my router.)
In desperation, I unplugged and dismantled my network. Then, I plugged the modem directly to the PC. Bingo, worked great. Unplug the modem, connect to the router first with LAN cable, then wireless only. Both worked fine. Replaced the LAN cable between the modem and the router... Perfection. Didn't even have to reboot the PC for it to make any of these connections. Haven't had any dump-shock since.
A lesson in Occam's Razor, I guess. Not counting two hours wasted on the phone talking to useless techies who should know how to troubleshoot a network, instead of just pointing a finger at everything else? Took me about 15 minutes to fix.
Very effective 75% of the time...
by JCitizen - 10/17/09 12:18 PM In reply to: I had the same problem... by PyrikYes, that is similar to a network reset, except no equipment is replaced. I always do it in this order both in shutting down and turning it back on.
1. shut down modem
2. shut down router
3. shut down PC
Then turn it all back on again being careful to let every device complete its boot or post cycle. Same order:
1.modem
2.router
3.PC
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