tyhoppy Posted October 31, 2005 CID Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 I had a wireless Belkin G router and wireless modem, but i didn't have hardly any signal. what would you guys recommend for that? I am goin to staples to return the Belkin i just purchased last week. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammolo Posted October 31, 2005 CID Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 Wireless distance is related to many factors, walls, distance, appliances, equipment and computer settings. For wireless i prefer Linksys, and always channel 6, gives me the best performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anox195 Posted November 1, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 okay, i would recommend a Linksys: It looks like that its model name is WRT54GS.... It is B + G compatible and is a switch built-in so it eliminates collision domains. It works with 802.11B and 802.11G networks, and works at a maximum of 54mbps. You get a range of 150ft. Easy set-up! Runs at anywhere from $50-$70, works very well with other linksys products. Works with all isps that have a ethernet-based internet service (most common isp). I recommend it 100%, if you have any questions please email me at [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted November 1, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I don't know if you guys are aware of this post? I use hyperwrt Firmware with my WRT54GS router instead of Linksys firmware and got to tell ya it works great. The best feature is the ability to increase the transmit power for this router. I believe the default is about 50% I increase it to 67% and I get a damn got connection with all my wireless comps. I also recommend this product. http://www.testmy.net/forum/index.php?topic=8809.0 P.S. This router also works damn better if you purchase the 7 gain antennas as I have. P.P.S After contacting linksys they informed me the best Perferred DNS server numbers to use are: 68.87.66.196 and the Alternate DNS server numbers are: 68.87.64.196. Linksys says these are comcast's DNS server numbers and they are better the then the Public numbers such as 4.2.2.4. I do use these numbers and they seem to be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted November 1, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 i would stay away from linksys because they have become crap over the past 6 months they are designing and making these things so fast they have no time to fix all the little problems. I would go with eather th belkin Pre-N or the netgear mimo router. Netgear: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833150015 Belkin: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833314014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anox195 Posted November 1, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 No, please do not listen to dlewis. Linksys hardware is cisco certified, making it pretty much the best on the market. And dlewis what bugs are you having that would even make you say that they are coming out with new products to fast. I don't know if you guys are aware of this post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted November 2, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I had a wireless Belkin G router and wireless modem, but i didn't have hardly any signal. what would you guys recommend for that? I am goin to staples to return the Belkin i just purchased last week. thanks. How much do you want to spend on a router? I had a linksys cable modem. It was doing great for about "almost" a year. After very slow download speed, just went to get a new modem "Motorola SB5120". This bad boy rocks. I also have a Linksys router "WRT54GS". Bought it same day when I got the linksys modem. Only thing that sucks about is hooking your laptop and/or desktop wireless. Has very bad signal range. The way I have mine stuff connected is all "wired". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted November 2, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Pitbull481, are u using the hyperwrt firmware instead of the linksys firmware for your WRT54GS router? I have the same router I have two pcs wireless and I have a very good signal strength for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted November 2, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Yep I have tried everything even tried my friends antenna for the router still sucks. And I also have "WMP54GS" for the "WRT54GS" on one of my coumputer. If I would get another wireless router I would go for Linksys WRT54GX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted November 2, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 okay, i would recommend a Linksys: It looks like that its model name is WRT54GS.... It is B + G compatible and is a switch built-in so it eliminates collision domains. It works with 802.11B and 802.11G networks, and works at a maximum of 54Mbps. You get a range of 150ft. Easy set-up! Runs at anywhere from $50-$70, works very well with other linksys products. Works with all isps that have a ethernet-based internet service (most common isp). I recommend it 100%, if you have any questions please email me at [email protected] that pic you're showing is NOT the WRT54GS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker9075 Posted November 2, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I prefer the wireless router Verizon provided me with...the Westell Versalink. Works throughout the whole house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anox195 Posted November 2, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 <--- [email protected]@K at my personal message its a basic view of the picture, the only difference is maybe the lights and logo's, but all the same style... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted November 2, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Well, this is all academic I mean what do you think Tyhoppy, what have you done regarding your router purchase? Thanks, compuworm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhoppy Posted November 3, 2005 Author CID Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 OK went with the lynksis, and I like it. I use the lynksys wireless network monitor and my comp will sometime connect to the router, but not to the net... but if i click on use the windows XP wireless stuff it works good. what do you think I should do?? thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted November 3, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Wait did you purchase an adapter or router? If you purchased the router was it a wrt54G or GS? I would never go with Windows to handle my wireless connections. If your computer (the one using an adapter or hardwired) can connect to the router but not the internet are u using any encryption? Sometimes its as simple as entering your wep key again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhoppy Posted November 3, 2005 Author CID Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Well. it will connect sometimes, and earlier it connected to the internet through the monitor and i did a speed test and it was 166k and then i switched to let windows manage it and it was 1.2M, is there something else i can use to manage my wireless connection, and also how do i get or know if I need firmware for my router etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted November 3, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 tyhoppy what linksys did you get (model #)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhoppy Posted November 3, 2005 Author CID Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 i got the wrt54g. i believe i have everything set up correctly. the WEP key is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted November 3, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 OK your router is connected to your main computer via the NIC. Is the NIC set at 10 or 100 full duplex or what? Also, have you tried to uninstall your NIC driver and reboot. Further, are u using any TCP/IP tweaks like VanBuren's cablenut settings and the Cablenut program? thanks, compuworm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhall007 Posted November 4, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 WEP Key? Please tell me you are not still using WEP. A WEP key - ANY WEP Key - can be cracked within a couple of minutes by any of a number of programs freely available on the 'net. Much better to use WPA-AES... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted November 4, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Welcome to The Forum gwhall007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerkill10 Posted November 4, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 If you are having signal trouble i would go with mimo technology I run a belkin with mimo and it doubled my range with excellent throughput. i think netgear is the only other one that offers mimo but it is worth the extra $$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted November 4, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 gwhall007; what do you know about speed connected with WAP-AES. According to what I have read the higher the wep encryption (128 vs. 64) the higher the cost to speed. Is this remotely similar for WAP-AES? Thanks, Compuworm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted November 4, 2005 CID Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 there is also a loss of speed with wpa. but the increase in security is well worth it imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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