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Network Question
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Network Question
OK, I have a combo net work at my home. Wired/Wireless
Enters upstairs, via Westel DSL modem
Exit modem, and enters a Linksys WRT54G (RE-UP)
1 cable exits that into a 8 port EZXS88W
So the WRT54G acts as the router for the entire system. The system includes numerous desktops, 4 or 5 wireless laptops. RE-Dual, RE-JC, RE-N, RE-OUT and RE-DOWN (all encrypted). All of the RE's are wireless access points located somewhere on the property.
What Im running into sometimes is slow throughput, and then sometimes no connectivity at all. Normally it is temprature dependant, as the upstairs is on a set back thermostat and it rises to 85 degrees during the day. Is it possible the RE-UP unit is shutting down, based on overheating? You unplug it and 20 minutes later everything is fine.
Should I separate the router wireless functions with perhaps a BEFSR41 between the Modem and RE-UP?
Thoughts
Ron
Enters upstairs, via Westel DSL modem
Exit modem, and enters a Linksys WRT54G (RE-UP)
1 cable exits that into a 8 port EZXS88W
So the WRT54G acts as the router for the entire system. The system includes numerous desktops, 4 or 5 wireless laptops. RE-Dual, RE-JC, RE-N, RE-OUT and RE-DOWN (all encrypted). All of the RE's are wireless access points located somewhere on the property.
What Im running into sometimes is slow throughput, and then sometimes no connectivity at all. Normally it is temprature dependant, as the upstairs is on a set back thermostat and it rises to 85 degrees during the day. Is it possible the RE-UP unit is shutting down, based on overheating? You unplug it and 20 minutes later everything is fine.
Should I separate the router wireless functions with perhaps a BEFSR41 between the Modem and RE-UP?
Thoughts
Ron
I see in my son's eyes, each day, the wonders I have squandered fortunes to possess and have sought my entire lifetime to attain. jrr 09/2011
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Re: Network Question
Westel sucks. Big time. Wasn't always like that, but..anyways, let's start with the basics:
Who's your ISP and what speeds are you getting?
Who's your ISP and what speeds are you getting?
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George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Re: Network Question
You have multiple access points?
Have you tried getting high powered antenna's to increase coverage and signal strength?
I also 2nd what ajkula asked.
Have you tried getting high powered antenna's to increase coverage and signal strength?
I also 2nd what ajkula asked.
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Re: Network Question
Centurylink and 10mb
Ron
Ron
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Re: Network Question
Our combined phone/internet signal comes in via an Arris TM602G cable modem.
I have one Asus RT-N66U router in my office downstairs on one side of the house, and one cheapo DIAMOND WR300N Wireless Range Extender (ca. $25 on fleaBay) upstairs on the other side of the (3,200 sq.ft. ranch) house.
http://www.diamondmm.com/wr300n-diamond ... ender.html
We can go anywhere in the house, on the deck, and even in the garden with a laptop or iPhone or tablet (all wifi N), and get decent reception.
Using Inssider (http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/) to measure it, I get an average signal strength of 45-50 almost throughout!
I have one Asus RT-N66U router in my office downstairs on one side of the house, and one cheapo DIAMOND WR300N Wireless Range Extender (ca. $25 on fleaBay) upstairs on the other side of the (3,200 sq.ft. ranch) house.
http://www.diamondmm.com/wr300n-diamond ... ender.html
We can go anywhere in the house, on the deck, and even in the garden with a laptop or iPhone or tablet (all wifi N), and get decent reception.
Using Inssider (http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/) to measure it, I get an average signal strength of 45-50 almost throughout!
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Re: Network Question
When the speed drops, I can bypass the Router and go directly to the Westell (wired) and Im fine....that leads me to believe the RE-UP is slowing down the process.
Ron
Ron
I see in my son's eyes, each day, the wonders I have squandered fortunes to possess and have sought my entire lifetime to attain. jrr 09/2011
T400's and T500's
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Re: Network Question
You have a very good speed for a copper loop, so your problem is elsewhere.
My suggestion would be to retire the Linksys, and go with the Asus that RBS has mentioned.
You may also find this article interesting:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless ... s-required
A lot will depend on the physical setup of the property, as well as how much you're willing to spend to get where you want to be.
Good luck.
My suggestion would be to retire the Linksys, and go with the Asus that RBS has mentioned.
You may also find this article interesting:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless ... s-required
A lot will depend on the physical setup of the property, as well as how much you're willing to spend to get where you want to be.
Good luck.
...Knowledge is a deadly friend when no one sets the rules...(King Crimson)
Cheers,
George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
Cheers,
George (your grouchy retired FlexView farmer)
One FlexView to rule them all: A31p
Abused daily: T520, X200s
PMs requesting personal tech support will be ignored.
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Re: Network Question
I forgot to mention that we also use a wifi ROKU 2 XD box to stream (always uninterrupted) television in the living room (wifi signal from the Diamond extender).
The distance between router and extender is approx. 35 ft. and between extender and ROKU approx. 25 ft.
The distance between router and extender is approx. 35 ft. and between extender and ROKU approx. 25 ft.
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
Lenovo: X240, X250, T440p, T480, M900 Tiny.
PS: the old Boardroom website is still available on the Wayback Machine.
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