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Limit discussions to issues dealing with Wireless Networking issues only.

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Topics that focus on gaining uninvited access to wireless networks owned &/or operated by 3rd parties (e.g. other people) will not be tolerated. While there may be good reasons for such activity this forum is not the place for those discussions. Cracking wireless security (e.g. WEP) & stealing bandwidth (e.g. help me gain access to some wireless LAN) are not condoned by this forum or the BBR site. Those topics will be summarily locked and the participants will be warned of the forum guidelines violation.

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by adsldude edited by JMGullett
last modified: 2007-09-19 11:31:14

To help BBR members get the most out of their wireless LAN experience through education, instruction and sharing of experiences.

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by adsldude

With careful construction and exact measurments, you can make an inexpensive directional antenna for your wireless setup. One of the most famous uses an empty Pringles can to house the antenna elements. Details here: »www.oreillynet.com/cs/weblog/view/wlg/448

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by No_Strings edited by adsldude
last modified: 2004-08-31 23:21:14

If you see your client frequently disconnecting and reconnecting, it is very likely that you have IEEE 802.1x authentication enabled on the client but not on the Access Point.

To turn it off on the client, go to the Authentication tab in the properties for your wireless connection and uncheck IEEE 802.1 authentication.

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by vincentfox edited by mjf
last modified: 2004-12-05 22:39:00

In every neighbourhood of any size, where the residents have any money, you will find multiple homes using WiFi networking. Depending upon how you setup your WiFi LAN, and your neighbour sets up his, you may occasionally find your computers connecting to his WiFi access points. The ethical and legal debates aside, you are generally best off when allowing your computers to only connect to your own access points.

•Use a unique value for your SSID, but don't use your name, phone number, or address.
•Enable the SSID beacon on your access point(s).
•Designate your SSID as the only Preferred SSID.
•Disable the option to "Automatically connect to non-preferred networks".

For additional discussion, see Make Your Wireless Computer Connect Only To Your Network.

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by cacroll edited by No_Strings
last modified: 2006-05-26 18:56:44