jetfixer
join:2007-10-23
Clover, SC
| How can I "see" my original network?
I have my "original" home network set up through the RG - some computers/printers wireless, some wired. My wireless range is less than ideal so I started fooling around. I've plugged in a Dlink DIR655 router into the ethernet port of one of my STB's that's fed by coax from the RG. It's plugged into the WAN port of the Dlink. I can now obtain wireless "n" speeds and throughput on this "new" network.The problem is, I can't "see" any of the other computers/printers, etc. on the "original" network. Is there a way to link these two networks? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Previously I'd had the ethernet cable plugged into one of the lan side ports on the Dlink and this arrangement did work for awhile, but after awhile my laptop would randomly not be able to connect. |
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gdm
Premium,MVM
join:2001-06-15
Mchenry, IL
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| Very bad idea to plug a router into the STB...that's a big no no. It can cause your connections to that router to drop out and TV issues.
Your using the wireless on the RG correct? Where is it compared to everything else. Have you tried changing channels on the RG to make sure other stuff isn't interfering with it? |
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bradenmcg
join:2000-10-26
Cleveland, OH
| reply to jetfixer
Disable the wireless on the RG.
If the Dlink has the ability to be put into "Access point mode," enable that. If not, we can manually "fake" it by doing the following:
•set a static Local IP address (192.168.1.253 or something else outside of the DHCP range on the RG)
•Set the default gateway for the DLink to the RG's IP (192.168.1.254 by default)
•disable DHCP on the DLink
•Plug one of the LAN/switch ports on the dlink into one of the switch ports on the RG
You've now effectively using the router as a wireless bridge with a few spare switch ports on it. |
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joako
Premium
join:2000-09-07
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·AT&T U-Verse
1 edit | I would do that but keep the wireless on the RG enabled. Place the 2nd router as far from the RG as possible.
As above, but also:
* Set the same exact SSID (CaSe MaTtErS) and wireless security settings as the RG
* Set a different wireless channel as the RG. E.g. RG is on channel 2 set the Dlink on channel 10.
This will allow you seamless wireless roaming throughout the house.
Yes, it is not supported to use the Etherent jack at the back of the STB for anything, but you can't damage anything. Some people report that the RG will try to use the Ethernet port by default if it is connected... so if you STB stops working just unplug the Ethernet and then restart it.
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jetfixer
join:2007-10-23
Clover, SC
| reply to jetfixer
Thanks for these replies. I'm stuck at work today, so I won't be able to try them just yet. BTW, the Uverse installer, during his "training" session after the installation, pointed out that we could use the ethernet ports on the backs of the stb's for other computers. In fact, when I plug a laptop directly into the port, it reports 100mbit connection. |
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Boricua65
join:2002-01-26
Puerto Rico | Sounds about right. The RGs are 100mbits because they are at 802.11g speeds (54 mpbs). |
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joako
Premium
join:2000-09-07
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·AT&T U-Verse
| My goodness... I could have sworn I read here too it is 802.11n.
Now that really makes my wonder why the hell these things are so big? Not that gigabit and wireless-N really has a reason to make it so big...
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Crysin
join:2009-07-26
Wauconda, IL | Probably to reduce the chance of over heating, considering it's acting as both a broadband modem and a router, and it's constantly having a stream to it, i'd imagine it get's pretty hot in it. |
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bradenmcg
join:2000-10-26
Cleveland, OH
| reply to joako
The RG has inside of it:
DSL "modem" equipment
4 port switch
NAT/router chipset and flash memory for config
wireless antennae (3 of them)
HomePNA equipment, both on 2-wire telephone equipment and Coaxial
analog voice circuitry (to provide voice service if you sign up for uverse voice)
It's a fair amount of stuff to cram in there. I imagine some of the size is actually due to the sheer number of ports needed on the back, and some of the size is also due to the internal antennae.
The RG is NOT 802.11n, which is why I suggested disabling the wireless on it if the OP already has an N-capable AP. Running both systems could potentially bring down the speed on the N devices. |
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dcjoedog
join:2008-08-20
Marietta, GA
1 edit | reply to jetfixer
the the wire from the back of the STB and instead of plugging it into the "internet/WAN" port, try one of the LAN ports. This is how I FINALLY got my XBOX 360, behind the RG to see my PC, behind my Linksys router, to stream movies and MP3s.
I also had to set the router to grab an IP (Automatic - DHCP mode), and not use a static IP. Next I set my router from gateway to router, as the internet comes from another router ont he same network.
Hope this helps out, and btw, I've used the STB's ethernet port for over 1.5 years and it has NEVER given me any problems what so ever, they put it there for a reason.
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jetfixer
join:2007-10-23
Clover, SC
| reply to jetfixer
Thanks to all! It works! One interesting thing I noticed is that it seems to have forced the dlink down to (g) speed instead of (n). When I used the original setup that didn't allow me to see my other devices, I connected at 65Mbps, and now it's 54Mbps. This is hardly an issue, since my Uverse is 12Mbit service. |
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