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02 June 2004, 11:02 PM
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wireless home network
Well, i've gone and done it.......
Netgear modem router hard wired to main pc and wireless pcmcia card for laptop....
took me an hour to sort out (me = novice) but once i got the right user id...... sorted....
one thing i can't suss is why does my laptop only show as 54mbps???? when i got the latest netgear router and pcmcia carf that should be 108mbps!!!
also, what s the range on these things??
I took the laptop out the back garden and got disconnected???
about 25 meters (total) through an average 3 bed semi...
this sound right???
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Phil (chuffed that i dunnit)!!!!!!!!!!
Netgear modem router hard wired to main pc and wireless pcmcia card for laptop....
took me an hour to sort out (me = novice) but once i got the right user id...... sorted....
one thing i can't suss is why does my laptop only show as 54mbps???? when i got the latest netgear router and pcmcia carf that should be 108mbps!!!
also, what s the range on these things??
I took the laptop out the back garden and got disconnected???
about 25 meters (total) through an average 3 bed semi...
this sound right???
cheers
Phil (chuffed that i dunnit)!!!!!!!!!!
02 June 2004, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Legacy4x4Turbo
one thing i can't suss is why does my laptop only show as 54mbps???? when i got the latest netgear router and pcmcia carf that should be 108mbps!!!
02 June 2004, 11:20 PM
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i thought so....... got the package from ebuyer modem and card......i'll have to have a look in the daylight...........
cheers........... nite nite
cheers........... nite nite
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I read the documents that came with it all (in the light and and with a less over excited head on...)....
PCMCIA card is 108mbps and the router is 54mbps.....
so a max of 54....that'll do nicely....
Anyone any ideas on the range of these thingS????
Was a bit dissapointed to loose the connection in tha garden, while giving a freind a tour via messenger/webcam!!! SAD or WHAT!?!?!?!
Phil
PCMCIA card is 108mbps and the router is 54mbps.....
so a max of 54....that'll do nicely....
Anyone any ideas on the range of these thingS????
Was a bit dissapointed to loose the connection in tha garden, while giving a freind a tour via messenger/webcam!!! SAD or WHAT!?!?!?!
Phil
03 June 2004, 08:43 AM
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Try changing the channel from 5 to 1 or 12 or at least a few steps difference, as you may be getting interference.
Also make sure you leave the reception display on the laptop to see what channel is working best.
I have a wireless network at work and it travels through at least a dozen concrete walls. But when we first installed it it kept dropping recption and losing connection. A quick change of channel and I now never go below 85% reception.
Also make sure you leave the reception display on the laptop to see what channel is working best.
I have a wireless network at work and it travels through at least a dozen concrete walls. But when we first installed it it kept dropping recption and losing connection. A quick change of channel and I now never go below 85% reception.
03 June 2004, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by lightning101
Try changing the channel from 5 to 1 or 12 or at least a few steps difference, as you may be getting interference.
I noticed there were a number of channels available...... it was preset to 11.... thought it would be best to leave it alone...... will try them all....
Question... do i need to reset the router channel, then the pcmcia card channel?? or is is just the case that I can change channel on laptop and it updates the roouter??
Also make sure you leave the reception display on the laptop to see what channel is working best.
Yep done that......... it does fluctuate a bit....... was going down to 2.2mbps and upto 8mbps.... when I was in the garden (25m from router)
I have a wireless network at work and it travels through at least a dozen concrete walls. But when we first installed it it kept dropping recption and losing connection. A quick change of channel and I now never go below 85% reception.
I noticed there were a number of channels available...... it was preset to 11.... thought it would be best to leave it alone...... will try them all....
Question... do i need to reset the router channel, then the pcmcia card channel?? or is is just the case that I can change channel on laptop and it updates the roouter??
Also make sure you leave the reception display on the laptop to see what channel is working best.
Yep done that......... it does fluctuate a bit....... was going down to 2.2mbps and upto 8mbps.... when I was in the garden (25m from router)
I have a wireless network at work and it travels through at least a dozen concrete walls. But when we first installed it it kept dropping recption and losing connection. A quick change of channel and I now never go below 85% reception.
Phil
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Originally Posted by suba
install the wireless router as high as possible. that is the ideal way of positionning wireless access points.
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03 June 2004, 09:22 AM
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someone has metioned in work that there is likely to be a firmware upgrade.... for the router to allow 108mbps
what's the likely hood of this being correct and is it safe a safe thing to do?? would it be successful etc etc....
or just buy the other wireless router/modem to match the 108mbps PCMCIA card that I have....
........... would i see any realistic benefits from upgrading to the 108mbps??
( i only just got the 54mbps yesterday and already wanting more!!!! is thereNO end to this!! he he
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what's the likely hood of this being correct and is it safe a safe thing to do?? would it be successful etc etc....
or just buy the other wireless router/modem to match the 108mbps PCMCIA card that I have....
........... would i see any realistic benefits from upgrading to the 108mbps??
( i only just got the 54mbps yesterday and already wanting more!!!! is thereNO end to this!! he he
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03 June 2004, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Legacy4x4Turbo
I read the documents that came with it all (in the light and and with a less over excited head on...)....
PCMCIA card is 108mbps and the router is 54mbps.....
so a max of 54....that'll do nicely....
Anyone any ideas on the range of these thingS????
Phil
PCMCIA card is 108mbps and the router is 54mbps.....
so a max of 54....that'll do nicely....
Anyone any ideas on the range of these thingS????
Phil
03 June 2004, 10:42 AM
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Nick,
your wish/my command
NETGEAR DG834G ADSL Modem and 802.11g Wireless Firewall Router with FREE WG511T 802.11g PC Card
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=61946
how's that
your wish/my command
NETGEAR DG834G ADSL Modem and 802.11g Wireless Firewall Router with FREE WG511T 802.11g PC Card
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=61946
how's that
03 June 2004, 11:10 AM
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Thanks, you got it for a very good price!
Looks like there *may* be an optional external antenna for it, check out
http://www.netgear.co.uk/html/prod_wireless_antenna.htm the site doesn't seem to show compatability, but an external antenna + 5m cable will increase the range.
Looks like there *may* be an optional external antenna for it, check out
http://www.netgear.co.uk/html/prod_wireless_antenna.htm the site doesn't seem to show compatability, but an external antenna + 5m cable will increase the range.
03 June 2004, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick
Thanks, you got it for a very good price!
Looks like there *may* be an optional external antenna for it, check out
http://www.netgear.co.uk/html/prod_wireless_antenna.htm the site doesn't seem to show compatability, but an external antenna + 5m cable will increase the range.
Looks like there *may* be an optional external antenna for it, check out
http://www.netgear.co.uk/html/prod_wireless_antenna.htm the site doesn't seem to show compatability, but an external antenna + 5m cable will increase the range.
forgive me for being thick, but would it go something like this???!?!?!
1. remove current antenna from router
2. attach antenna cable
3. route this to somewhere like the attic (for eample)
4. attach the ANT2405 (ceiling and wall mount omni antenna)
5. Wireless catchment area GREATLY increased....... (less likely hood of disconnection while in garden??)
coooll
just wondering on how much extra I'd get..... (distance wise.....)
Please correct me if i'm being a doughnut!!!
Am I correct in pressuming (coz I NEVER '*** U ME') that at point 4, I could attach which ever is suitable??
ta
Phil
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03 June 2004, 12:17 PM
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Phil
Some useful info for your router: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products...tic/DG834G.asp
Antenna installation guide: ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/an...tall_guide.pdf
The EXTERNAL coverage for the antenna 2405 seems to be 790 metres. Even 10% of that for an internal siting should be good for you.
I can't right now find a compatability list that shows the antenna works with your router for sure. Netgear have a pre-sales support line on 0870 112 1206 who should be able to help.
Some useful info for your router: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products...tic/DG834G.asp
Antenna installation guide: ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/an...tall_guide.pdf
The EXTERNAL coverage for the antenna 2405 seems to be 790 metres. Even 10% of that for an internal siting should be good for you.
I can't right now find a compatability list that shows the antenna works with your router for sure. Netgear have a pre-sales support line on 0870 112 1206 who should be able to help.
03 June 2004, 12:38 PM
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Nick,
ta MUCHLY!!!
good reading................
mmmmmhhhhh, wonder how much..??
that's this afternoon taken care of!!!!
03 June 2004, 01:06 PM
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Oh NO!!!!! 
you've done it......
............ have to work now then..... d'oh....
he he he
Are these widely available?? can you get this from you local ebuyer??
you've done it......
............ have to work now then..... d'oh....
he he he
Are these widely available?? can you get this from you local ebuyer??
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YEs they have!!!
5m cable - £32.86 inc VAt
Ant2405 - £30.46 inc vat
cool and the gang.!!!.!!!
1/2 mile radius, Blimey that's most of my housing estate......!! LOL
phil
5m cable - £32.86 inc VAt
Ant2405 - £30.46 inc vat
cool and the gang.!!!.!!!
1/2 mile radius, Blimey that's most of my housing estate......!! LOL
phil
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[QUOTE=Legacy4x4Turbo]someone has metioned in work that there is likely to be a firmware upgrade.... for the router to allow 108mbps
The hardware for Super G 108 is completely different therefore the DG834G will always be 54.
The hardware for Super G 108 is completely different therefore the DG834G will always be 54.
03 June 2004, 01:25 PM
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1/2 mile radius, Blimey that's most of my housing estate......!! LOL
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Understood............. cheers
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Originally Posted by Legacy4x4Turbo
someone has metioned in work that there is likely to be a firmware upgrade.... for the router to allow 108mbps
The hardware for Super G 108 is completely different therefore the DG834G will always be 54.
The hardware for Super G 108 is completely different therefore the DG834G will always be 54.
phil
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bit of an update.........
Thanks for all your help guys!!
I changed the cannel last night and managed to get 94% signal strength downstairs near the patio doors....... whereas I was only getting 44% previously
I wandered onto the Microsoft updates page last night and it said there was an update for me.....
had a look and it was a netgear update.......... so downloaded it....
my buttie came around the house shortly after, so i said, come and have a look at my new shiny thing (wireless laptop)
Bloody thing wouldn't work!!
tried everything..... scanning for network etc......
it found the network, but would not connect.... even said signal 100%
anyway... I twigged and done a restore to the day before...........
ALL working FINE!!!!!
F in updates!!
who needs them LOL
cheers
Phil
I changed the cannel last night and managed to get 94% signal strength downstairs near the patio doors....... whereas I was only getting 44% previously
I wandered onto the Microsoft updates page last night and it said there was an update for me.....
had a look and it was a netgear update.......... so downloaded it....
my buttie came around the house shortly after, so i said, come and have a look at my new shiny thing (wireless laptop)
Bloody thing wouldn't work!!
tried everything..... scanning for network etc......
it found the network, but would not connect.... even said signal 100%
anyway... I twigged and done a restore to the day before...........
ALL working FINE!!!!!
F in updates!!
who needs them LOL
cheers
Phil
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