Wireless Networks

**LAM** · 08-22-2005, 01:20 AM

I just upgraded my wireless network in my house from D-Link to Netgear. this is my first time using any wireless products from Netgear but installation was a breeze. great range with the PC card even with WPA-PSK security enabled. the wireless router WGR614, PC card WG511, PCI adapter WG311 with rebates were like $150 all together

**The Monkey Man** · 08-22-2005, 06:07 AM

Netgear and the lesser known Trendnet,
have been nicer products to me than D-link, linksys

**007** · 08-22-2005, 06:14 AM

I like US Robotics... worked well for me.

**goandykid** · 08-22-2005, 06:18 AM

i use linksys, works for me

**The Monkey Man** · 08-22-2005, 06:22 AM

I see linksys as OK for home stuff...

But I think the Netgear stuff is a little more stable
And can be used in a corporate type enviroment
where the products really see some abuse,
and Have to perform all the time

**goandykid** · 08-22-2005, 06:25 AM

Question, I have linksys throughout my house (split-story). It's wireless, I moved the computer downstairs, but the router is still upstairs, on a seperate computer. Now on the downstairs computer, the connection is never "excellent" or running like it useta be, and once in a while disconnects. Any suggestions?

**007** · 08-22-2005, 06:30 AM

Try and changed the channel on the router. You may have a phone or something interfering with the signal.

**goandykid** · 08-22-2005, 06:32 AM

The signal was great upstairs, i doubt it would b the phone now.

**maniclion** · 08-22-2005, 06:48 AM

I need to think about upG'ing mine now that my new notebook is .11G I actually want something with a shorter range so I don't have to worry about my neighbors hacking my waves.

**Mudge** · 08-22-2005, 07:34 AM

I use NetGear at home, on the job our WAPs are about $600 each.

**Witmaster** · 08-22-2005, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by maniclion

I need to think about upG'ing mine now that my new notebook is .11G I actually want something with a shorter range so I don't have to worry about my neighbors hacking my waves.

Dude.. Lock it down by MAC Addy. Tighter than Ft. Knox!

**DOMS** · 08-22-2005, 11:40 AM

Just make sure to use encryption of some sort limit to only known MAC addresses, and not broadcast your SSID.

Even then your wireless can still be hacked.

**LAM** · 08-22-2005, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by goandykid

Question, I have linksys throughout my house (split-story). It's wireless, I moved the computer downstairs, but the router is still upstairs, on a seperate computer. Now on the downstairs computer, the connection is never "excellent" or running like it useta be, and once in a while disconnects. Any suggestions?

you can get another access point and use it in repeater mode to extend the range of the RF signal

**DOMS** · 08-22-2005, 12:43 PM

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

**maniclion** · 08-22-2005, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Witmaster

Dude.. Lock it down by MAC Addy. Tighter than Ft. Knox!

Believe me I have it locked down tighter than Hilary Clinton's vagina during Billie's doomsday's. I also use AirSnare
to log any unwanted activity on my W-Lan but if I can limit the range to just inside of my yard then all is better.

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