Help a nigga out. Wireless network. - GoFuckYourself.com

AaronM · 08-27-2005, 10:58 PM

I currently have Linksys products. My first floor has metal studs and so forth. That happens to be where my home office is and the incoming connection.

Because of the metal studs, the signal is weak on the second floor and non-existent on the 3rd. I bought an antenna booster for the wireless router then added a Wireless Access Point box on the second floor. I set the WAP to act as a repeater and put it at the top of the stairs in line of sight to the router downstairs.

The WAP has a strong signal but when I connect to it, it performs like shit and loses the connection. I'm about 12 feet away from it.

I can connect to the main router downstairs and maintain a better connection than I can with the WAP. It makes no fucking sense.

Out on the 2nd floor balcony I can not connect to the router at all and the WAP acts pretty much the same as it does when I am in the living room.

I've spent a lot of time with tech support on these issues and they are useless as usual.

So......I'm thinking that I need another brand of wireless router. Something stronger? What kind of equipment do Starbucks, airports, and all the others use that allow them to transmit such clean signals?

One minute I'm connected at 54kbps and the next I'm down to 1kbps without moving anything.

Any suggestions?

FYI, I already tried format c:

Pete-KT · 08-27-2005, 11:01 PM

Move the main router to the second floor and that should cover both floors if your still having a problems contact me and I have a product I have used with metal shell buildings that works very well

MontrealPimp · 08-27-2005, 11:01 PM

buy a cantenna , it will solve that problem in an instant.

jwerd · 08-27-2005, 11:01 PM

I had this similiar issue, but I found out my card was just defective... replaced it and there was no problems with signal loss again. Have you been able to try it on another computer connected to your network? If not, try that.

Solution: Hm... I hear Pre-N's the way to go... not sure, I still have G so I can't help ya there

Spankys Teens · 08-27-2005, 11:03 PM

Heya chief....

I have a linksys as well - 54g

What do u have connected in your pc?
Is it a pcmcia, usb?
It could have to do with that and not the router

MontrealPimp · 08-27-2005, 11:06 PM

a cantenna is only 30 bucks, it will solve your problem. No need for anymore tech complication. It is plug and play.

AaronM · 08-27-2005, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NichePay_PeteKT

Move the main router to the second floor and that should cover both floors if your still having a problems contact me and I have a product I have used with metal shell buildings that works very well

Perhaps you missed the part where the router is in my home office, downstairs? Obviously moving the router upstairs would solve the upstairs connection but it's not quite that simple.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankys Teens

Heya chief....

I have a linksys as well - 54g

What do u have connected in your pc?
Is it a pcmcia, usb?
It could have to do with that and not the router

It's a brand new laptop with built in Intel wireless.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontrealPimp

buy a cantenna , it will solve that problem in an instant.

Never heard of it. I'll search it out but if you happen to have a link handy.....

Alvaro · 08-27-2005, 11:18 PM

http://www.cantenna.com/

$$$ · 08-27-2005, 11:21 PM

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Spankys Teens · 08-27-2005, 11:25 PM

Ok,

One more question: Did you configure the routers security based on MAC address and on WEP 128bit?

Another suggestion would be to buy a usb receiver and try it instead of the built in wifi. It's a cheap solution and if that doesn't work you can get your money back.

Maybe you have a PDA with built in WIFI have u tried that. The Intel WIFI may not be functioning properly.

ps it would be easier if you would hit me up on ICQ if you need more help
256664696

AaronM · 08-27-2005, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvaro

http://www.cantenna.com/

Thanks. Looks like a piece of shit but hell, if it works....

I'll pick one up tomorrow and try it out.

3M TA3 · 08-27-2005, 11:30 PM

I use these all the time for clients. NEVER had a complaint.

As long as you share the power outlets share the same ground it'll work. It's not wireless, instead it transmits the signal over the ac line and gets picked up by the other unit. rj45 connection on each. you might need a crossover cable going into the device tho.

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...091&pfp=BROWSE

AaronM · 08-27-2005, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankys Teens

Ok,

One more question: Did you configure the routers security based on MAC address and on WEP 128bit?

Another suggestion would be to buy a usb receiver and try it instead of the built in wifi. It's a cheap solution and if that doesn't work you can get your money back.

Maybe you have a PDA with built in WIFI have u tried that. The Intel WIFI may not be functioning properly.

ps it would be easier if you would hit me up on ICQ if you need more help
256664696

At this point, the network is totally open. No WEP encryption or address filters are turned on. I will lock it down once it;s actually working correctly. And yes, I did properly clone the MAC addy from the main router.

The Intel adapter works perfectly. I've used it on multiple networks coast to coast over the last 2 months.

bringer · 08-27-2005, 11:30 PM

what type of booster are you using?
this one seems to work well in my location and has options too boost it to your liking

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...578&pfp=BROWSE

AaronM · 08-27-2005, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMoon

I use these all the time for clients. NEVER had a complaint.

As long as you share the power outlets share the same ground it'll work. It's not wireless, instead it transmits the signal over the ac line and gets picked up by the other unit. rj45 connection on each. you might need a crossover cable going into the device tho.

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...091&pfp=BROWSE

Thanks....But that kinda defeats the whole "wireless" part of it.

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...5787&pfp=srch1

Spankys Teens · 08-27-2005, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronM

At this point, the network is totally open. No WEP encryption or address filters are turned on.

What's your IP???

AaronM · 08-27-2005, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spankys Teens

What's your IP???

LOL...The wireless network may be open but all the computers are locked down pretty tight.

Dagwolf · 08-27-2005, 11:44 PM

I'm sticking with my wires.

3M TA3 · 08-27-2005, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronM

Thanks....But that kinda defeats the whole "wireless" part of it.

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...5787&pfp=srch1

instead of using repeater you can config it to be an access point

don't know what brand the repeater is but most can be either a repeater or an access point.

config the device as an access point, enable dhcp on it (if it has it) and see if you can hold a signal from it better. goto your comand prompt and ping the access point "ping 192.168.0.1 -t" and walk around.

if it works better as an access point then using those IP over AC devices would work tit

just plug your modem into one device and plug it in the wall, then go upstairs to the 2nd floor and plug your router into the other and plug that into the wall.

bada boom bada bing.

I have one client running up 5 floors from the telcom basement and they have never had an issue with them. i was scared as shit first time i used them thinking they would never work. but i was happily proven wrong.

Spankys Teens · 08-27-2005, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronM

LOL...The wireless network may be open but all the computers are locked down pretty tight.

aha, something like this?

Matt M · 08-27-2005, 11:58 PM

Hey Aaron, you might want to check to make sure that you are not getting outside interference from anouther source like like a neighbors WiFi or cordless phone. I know when I put in my wirless network one of my WAPs had some interference from a cordless base unit being to close to it. It was a real pain in the ass to figure out too. cause it would do just what you are describing, one min everthing is 54Mps the next nothing...

emthree · 08-28-2005, 12:51 AM

format d:
then buy a cantenna or an antenna. I have a 7DB one that works pretty good, paid $30 I think? They also sell antennas that fit your current router and boosts the signal.

Tat2Jr · 08-28-2005, 02:42 AM

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bringer · 08-28-2005, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tat2Jr

Come on! That's just a Pringles can with the label taken off of it!

so?

MontrealPimp · 08-28-2005, 03:03 AM

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Help a nigga out. Wireless network. I currently have Linksys products. My first floor has metal studs and so forth. That happens to be where my home office is and the incoming connection. Because of the metal studs, the signal is weak on the second floor and non-existent on the 3rd. I bought an antenna booster for the wireless router then added a Wireless Access Point box on the second floor. I set the WAP to act as a repeater and put it at the top of the stairs in line of sight to the router downstairs. The WAP has a strong signal but when I connect to it, it performs like shit and loses the connection. I'm about 12 feet away from it. I can connect to the main router downstairs and maintain a better connection than I can with the WAP. It makes no fucking sense. Out on the 2nd floor balcony I can not connect to the router at all and the WAP acts pretty much the same as it does when I am in the living room. I've spent a lot of time with tech support on these issues and they are useless as usual. So......I'm thinking that I need another brand of wireless router. Something stronger? What kind of equipment do Starbucks, airports, and all the others use that allow them to transmit such clean signals? One minute I'm connected at 54kbps and the next I'm down to 1kbps without moving anything. Any suggestions? FYI, I already tried format c:

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Spankys Teens Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Porn Land Posts: 1,414	Ok, One more question: Did you configure the routers security based on MAC address and on WEP 128bit? Another suggestion would be to buy a usb receiver and try it instead of the built in wifi. It's a cheap solution and if that doesn't work you can get your money back. Maybe you have a PDA with built in WIFI have u tried that. The Intel WIFI may not be functioning properly. ps it would be easier if you would hit me up on ICQ if you need more help 256664696 __________________ Banners - Design - TGP & more Trade: Teenies In Action icq: 256664696

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Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	Move the main router to the second floor and that should cover both floors if your still having a problems contact me and I have a product I have used with metal shell buildings that works very well

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3M TA3 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,972	I use these all the time for clients. NEVER had a complaint. As long as you share the power outlets share the same ground it'll work. It's not wireless, instead it transmits the signal over the ac line and gets picked up by the other unit. rj45 connection on each. you might need a crossover cable going into the device tho. http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...091&pfp=BROWSE __________________ Dedicated and colo hosting: ICQ 291313057 "A problem cannot be solved from the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew." - Albert Einstein

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Matt M Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Beach Posts: 738	Hey Aaron, you might want to check to make sure that you are not getting outside interference from anouther source like like a neighbors WiFi or cordless phone. I know when I put in my wirless network one of my WAPs had some interference from a cordless base unit being to close to it. It was a real pain in the ass to figure out too. cause it would do just what you are describing, one min everthing is 54Mps the next nothing... __________________ No Thanks, I have my own...... ICQ: 156837862

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