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vintagewino
join:2003-07-22
Grimsby, ON
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| reply to gilliang
Re: Question from someone new to DSL
Wireless? Why not? I assume you currently have a ST516 router/modem, or the equivalent thereof. Once you have made certain your internet connection is good, check around and pick up a wireless router. Lots of personal preferences here, so go through and judge what you may like, and what might be easily obtainable in your price range.
Here's what works for me; your mileage may vary:
ST516 modem/router in 1 package, configured to bridge mode, output tied into the WAN output of the wireless router.
The wireless router set for PPPoE (you will have to put in yourlogin@yourISP.com and yourpassword). This will enable the router to open the connection to the modem/internet & log in. You can also set up DHCP (automatic logging).
Now, you get into the wireless portion of the new router, set up some sort of wireless security protocol, and security key. WRITE THAT DOWN! All the '*' look the same to me. Give that key to all your users; they install it in their respective machines. You're basically off & running. Please make certain that your wireless system is secure. You don't want to give away free bandwidth to your neighbour, especially if you're capped.
One thing to remember: whatever your sync speed is, it's divided amongst the users. So if everyone's downloading something big, it will bog down.
For example, as I'm writing this, my better half is on her laptop (wireless), me on mine (wireless), my work laptop is wired into a jack, printing 3 documents to the wireless print server, a wired tower is just sitting there, and a wireless laptop is updating it's Linux OS.
Suggestion: modem/bridge as close to demarc point as possible, wireless router somewhere centrally located so that all units can get a good signal.
Have fun, and happy networking. | |
gilliang
join:2008-07-17
London, ON
| Okay thanks.
If it's a router/modem together I'm assuming you can't put the modem close to the demarc point and put the router near the center of the home if they're two completely different points. Which is more important?
Also, it's like a student living complex so I'm thinking the demarc point might be outside somewhere so I'm guessing closest to the door would be best for the modem? | |
recneps
join:2006-06-24
Whitby, ON
| said by gilliang  :Okay thanks. If it's a router/modem together I'm assuming you can't put the modem close to the demarc point and put the router near the center of the home if they're two completely different points. Which is more important? Also, it's like a student living complex so I'm thinking the demarc point might be outside somewhere so I'm guessing closest to the door would be best for the modem? The combo router/modems have to be close to the phone jack, yes.
Demarc is where Bell connects to your building. You don't HAVE to connect there, that's just the possible best signal location. Since you were quoted less than 5meg, you'd want to hook up as close as possible (as soon as the phone line enters the building) to get the most out of the line.
Depending on how large the building is, it shouldnt matter where the wireless device is, as long as its not in a basement or there are concrete walls.
They often come on default power settings of 3-4, you can crank it up to 10 if its not sufficient. | |
vintagewino
join:2003-07-22
Grimsby, ON
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| reply to gilliang
If it's a combo wireless modem/router (antenna + RJ-11 phone jack + maybe several RJ45 ethernet jacks), then it's a single unit & can't be separated.
I assume your group is renting, so the landlord may take a dim view of you poking holes in his building anywhere.
Assuming a wireless router/modem, for now, best to try to keep the line-to-unit as short as possible, whilst keeping the unit elevated (higher than a desktop) and away from known metal so that all can have as strong a signal as possible. Since every place is unique, some experimenting is in order, and likely a few compromises from the ideal.
Inviting the landlord for a few beers may also possibly pay dividends, if signals are less than ideal.  | |
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